American Songwriter

On This Day in 2020, Country Music Said Goodbye to the “Great Singing Talent” Who Wrote One of Willie Nelson’s Signature Songs

On this day (October 16) in 2020, country singer and songwriter Johnny Bush passed away at the age of 85 after suffering from pneumonia. Before his passing, Bush built an immortal legacy with his ...
American Songwriter

Born on This Day in 1935, the Country Singer Who Penned One of Willie Nelson’s Signature Songs and Overcame a Neurological Disorder To Reclaim His Voice

On this day (February 17) in 1935, Johnny Bush was born John Bush Shinn III in Houston, Texas. In the early days of his career, he shared the stage with the likes of Ray Price and Willie Nelson. Later ...