outlaw country's roots can still be seen today, in artists whose sound is decidedly outside the mainstream. Flip through the slideshow below for 18 essential tracks for any outlaw country playlist ...

Outlaw Country was a groundbreaking movement in the 1970s, challenging the polished Nashville sound. Artists like Willie Nelson and Waylon Jennings led the charge, embracing a raw and rebellious ...

Mississippi Musicians Hall of Fame member Webb Wilder will perform Friday at Twisted Tree Music Hall in Jacksonville, IL.

Nashville, Tenn.? Waylon Jennings, whose rebellious songs and brash attitude defined the outlaw movement in country music, died Wednesday after a long battle with diabetes-related health problems.

Willie Nelson is as known for his activism as his incredible, long-lived country music career. Here's how he made a ...