Rodney Crowell

Rodney Crowell established himself as a prominent songwriter and musician after moving to Nashville, Tennessee in August 1972. Quickly discovered by Jerry Reed, Crowell cemented his reputation as a songwriter, with Emmylou Harris recording his song ‘Bluebird Wine.’ Harris then invited him to join her backing band, The Hot Band, in 1975, providing significant industry exposure. In 1977, he formed his own band, The Cherry Bombs, and signed a solo deal with Warner Bros. Records in 1978, releasing his debut album, ‘Ain’t Living Long Like This.’ Despite early albums not achieving immediate commercial success, his songs were covered by prominent artists such as Waylon Jennings and the Oak Ridge Boys.

In 2012, he released ‘KIN: Songs by Rodney Crowell and Mary Karr.’ A successful collaboration with Emmylou Harris resulted in the 2013 album ‘Old Yellow Moon,’ which won a Grammy Award for Best Americana Album in 2014. That same year, he released ‘Tarpaper Sky’ and was hired as music director for the film ‘I Saw the Light.’ His collaborations with Emmylou Harris continued with the release of ‘The Traveling Kind’ in 2015. In 2019, Crowell was honored with the Poet’s Award from the Academy of Country Music and released his album ‘TEXAS.’ Most recently, he appeared in the movie ‘All Happy Families’ in 2023, showcasing his continued presence across artistic mediums.