Billy Joe Shaver Tickets

Billy Joe Shaver started in Texas, before moving out to Nashville. Ironically, his big break came for writing songs for a Texan, Waylon Jennings. Writing the album Honky Tonk Heroes for Waylon Jennings, Billy Joe Shaver soon became a popular songwriter. Even after writing for the likes of Elvis Presley, Billy Joe Shaver wanted to lead a band all his own. After being given the opportunity, Billy Joe Shaver would help make music history.

1973 album Old Five and Dimers would be a landmark album in the Outlaw Country movement. Songs like “Black Rose” were the very antithesis of Pop-Country. “Old Five and Dimers”, “Honky Tonk Heroes”, and “Low Down Freedom” were both Outlaw favorites. Billy Joe Shaver was not a giant musical machine but that was never the intention of his music. Even with little or no label support, the fame of Billy Joe Shaver continued to grow throughout the Texas music scene, where he is still a legend.

“I’m Just a Big Old Chunk of Coal (But I’m Gonna be a Diamond Someday)” became a hit for Billy Joe Shaver. In general, Billy Joe Shaver stayed away from the recording studio, preferring to work behind the scenes or on tour. “Live Forever” became one of Billy Joe Shaver’s biggest hits, but carried a heavy emotional weight for the musician. Album Tramp on Your Street teamed Billy Joe Shaver with fellow Outlaws like Waylon Jennings and Brother Phelps.

As one of the most influential songwriters in Country Music, the impact of Billy Joe Shaver on modern music cannot be measured. From his star-studded Greatest Hits to recording the theme song to the TV show Squidbillies, Billy Joe Shaver continues to entertain fans of all ages while playing by his own rules. Don’t miss a chance to catch the original Outlaw on tour in 2008 when you order your Billy Joe Shaver tickets from OnlineTickets.com today!