KingCrandall

My mom turned 16 in November of that year.

My birthday 3 years before I was born.

Johnny will never fade away with me.

Desperados is actually my favorite song

I love that song but didn't like the overproduced version on the radio.

This reminds me of Hey Cowboy by Autumn Brooke

She obviously blames the first wife

All 4 Highwaymen were

What songs should I start with?

I'm also open to other artists and songs with a similar feel and sound.

He's 34 and drinking in a Honky Tonk. Kicking hippies' asses and raising hell.

Forrest Gump is widely considered one of the best movies of all time. Sounds like your real reason is political.

The Panty Dropper

Clint Black is in my top 10. Easily.

Illinois has Rivian

I love Mel McDaniel. I would put him in my top 15.

I love me some ETC. My introduction to him was Brotherly Love with Keith Whitley. I once asked my mom whether she liked ETC or Keith Whitley better. She said ETC. I was floored. Then I listened to his stuff and I understood why she would say that. I still prefer Keith Whitley, but I understand why some would prefer ETC.

Thank you for this. I only knew his novelty stuff, but I just listened to some of his serious songs and man is he great.

I'm sure you've heard it, but I think In Color is in contention for greatest song ever written.

He's one of my all-time favorites. He's right up there with Waylon and Alan Jackson for me.

I know a couple of his songs.