Billy Joe Shaver (August 16, 1939 – October 28, 2020) was an American singer and songwriter. Billy Joe was a prominent figure in the outlaw country genre. He is considered one of the great American songwriters of his generation. He has received praise from Bob Dylan, Willie Nelson, Kris Kristofferson and many others. Artists including Elvis Presley, Tom Jones, Tom T. Hall and Johnny Cash have recorded his songs. == Biography == Shaver was born in Corsicana, Texas, and raised... [more on Wikipedia]
As a songwriter, Billy Joe Shaver first charted in 1971 with Short and Sweet.On US Country the artist achieved 5 Top‑10s.
Top songs: #1: I'm Just an Old Chunk of Coal (But I'm Gonna Be a Diamond Someday) - #2: I Couldn't Be Me Without You - #3: We're Over - #4: You Ask Me To - #5: You Asked Me To
Ride Me Down Easy
Bobby Bare
#2 I Couldn't Be Me Without You
Johnny Rodriguez
You Asked Me To
Billy Joe Shaver ![]()
#1 I'm Just an Old Chunk of Coal (But I'm Gonna Be a Diamond Someday)
John Anderson
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