Legacy of Rodney Crowell
Artists and genres Rodney Crowell directly influenced — one hop forward on the family tree of music.
Jerry Jeff WalkerartistJerry Jeff Walker was an American country and folk singer-songwriter. He was a leading figure in the progressive country and outlaw country music movement. He is best known for writing the 1968 song "Mr. Bojangles".
The Nitty Gritty Dirt Bandartist
Keith Urbanartist
Emmylou Harrisartist
Waylon Jenningsartist
Johnny Cashartist
Rosanne Cashartist
Jerry Reedartist
Bob Seger & The Silver Bullet BandartistRobert Clark Seger is a retired American singer, songwriter, and musician. A roots rock musician known for his raspy, powerful voice, Seger is one of the best-known artists of the heartland rock genre, with his songs often concerning love, women, and blue-collar themes. Among his many hits are "Night Moves", "Turn the Page", "Mainstreet", "Still the Same", "Hollywood Nights", "Against the Wind", "You'll Accomp'ny Me", "Shame on the Moon", "Roll Me Away", "Like a Rock", and "Shakedown", the last of which was written for the 1987 film Beverly Hills Cop II and topped the Billboard Hot 100 chart. His recording of "Old Time Rock and Roll" was named one of the Songs of the Century in 2001, and he co-wrote the Eagles' number-one hit "Heartache Tonight".
Glenn Freyartist
Crystal Gayleartist
Lee Ann Womackartist
Tim McGrawartist
Wynonna Juddartist
Chely Wrightartist
Kris Kristoffersonartist
Norah Jonesartist
Lucinda Williamsartist
Trisha Yearwoodartist
Alan Jacksonartist- Bobby Bareartist
Vince Gillartist
Nicolette Larsonartist
David Allan Coeartist