John Mellencamp did a version of Poole's "White House Blues" in 2004. Poole's biographer, Rorrer, says Poole created the template for string-band music that evolved into country music.

These good ol’ boys — and they are all boys — aren’t outlaw country. They are “8 Mile” country, white acts making country inflected with contemporary Black music for mass audiences.

Nelson and Jennings rebelled at Nashville's music restrictions, sparking the outlaw country movement. Waylon & Willie achieved commercial success with "Good Hearted Woman" and "Wanted! The Outlaws." ...

The Outlaw Music Festival features both Willie Nelson and Dylan for the entirety of the trek, which concludes September 20. Robert Plant & Alison Krauss and Celisse are also on the lineup for the ...

Country music legend Willie Nelson, 91, was forced to miss the opening shows of the 2024 Outlaw Music Festival, which began Friday in Georgia, due to "not feeling well," he announced on X.