Toby Keith’s $300,000 Gamble on Willie Nelson

Toby Keith, Willie Nelson, and the $300,000 Gamble That Paid Off Toby Keith has always been known for his fearless approach to country music — a streak of defiance, instinct, and confidence that helped shape some of the genre’s biggest hits. Looking back on his chart-toppers, the late singer often reflected on the battles he … Read more

Remember When Willie Nelson Starred in a Movie With Robert Redford?

Willie Nelson’s journey into acting didn’t begin with small roles or quiet introductions. Instead, the country music icon stepped directly into the Hollywood spotlight with his film debut in The Electric Horseman (1979), a major motion picture starring Robert Redford and Jane Fonda and directed by acclaimed filmmaker Sydney Pollack. For a first role, it … Read more

Steve Perry Rerecords Journey’s ‘Faithfully’ With Willie Nelson

For more than three decades, Steve Perry—the unmistakable voice behind Journey’s most beloved ballads—has lived at a careful distance from his musical past. While he’s released the occasional solo project and made rare, brief public appearances, Perry has largely avoided stepping back into the world that defined him. No tours. No revivals. And, especially, no … Read more

The Courtroom and the Badge

The Fight Isn’t Over — It’s Just Beginning The safe house kept Sarah and Tyler out of sight for two full days.Two days of silence.Two days of waiting. Two days of a monster sitting in a holding cell, trying to figure out how everything slipped out of his control. Meanwhile, we prepared. Torch worked nonstop … Read more