American Songwriter

Willie Nelson Has Played One Guitar Since 1969: The Story of “Trigger”

Willie Nelson’s talent as a genre-bending musical artist is undeniably special. Between his easily recognizable voice, unique country tunes, and incredible songwriting ability, Nelson has cemented ...
American Songwriter

Willie Nelson Bought His Guitar, Trigger, To Emulate the Icon He Called “Best Player Ever”

Willie Nelson might be one of the most prominent figures in country music history, but when he bought his iconic guitar, Trigger, he was trying to emulate a jazz icon known for his swinging, lightning ...
Yahoo

Margo Price on playing Willie Nelson’s Trigger, growing up with Gibson and bringing her signature J-45 to life

Nine years ago, Margo Price sold her car and pawned her wedding ring to finance her debut album, Midwest Farmer’s Daughter. When she moved to Nashville in 2003, with husband Jeremy Ivey, the couple ...

Willie Nelson, 92, Covers Iconic Beck Song and Leaves Fans in Awe: 'Brings a Tear to My Eye'

During a new appearance on CBS News Sunday Morning with Seth Doane, Jay Kelly star George Clooney said he doesn’t regret ...
Tennessean

If these guitars could talk: The names behind famous guitars from Ashley McBryde to Willie Nelson

Ashley McBryde named her guitar Dinah because she played her a lot in the kitchen. Read where Eddie Van Halen's "Frankenstein" guitar ended up after his death. Willie Nelson has been playing his ...
Texas Monthly

Billy Strings on What It’s Like to Play Willie Nelson’s Guitar

In early 2023, bluegrass phenom Billy Strings paid Willie Nelson a visit at the latter’s Pedernales Studio. The two were going to cut a duet of a song Strings had just written, “California Sober,” ...