Willie Nelson: The Five Essential Albums & Opinions on Kacey Musgraves

This week, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot dig into Willie Nelson’s vast catalog of 150+ albums. Along with author Geoffrey Himes, they highlight the “five essential” albums people should hear. They also review the latest album from Kacey Musgraves. Join our Facebook Group: Become a member on Patreon: Sign up for our newsletter: Make a donation via PayPal: Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops Featured Songs: Willie Nelson, "Stardust," Stardust, Columbia, 1978 The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967 Kacey Musgraves, "Dry Spell," Middle of Nowhere, Lost Highway, 2026 Kacey Musgraves, "Middle of Nowhere," Middle of Nowhere, Lost Highway, 2026 Kacey Musgraves, "Horses and Divorces (featuring Miranda Lambert)," Middle of Nowhere, Lost Highway, 2026 Kacey Musgraves, "Uncertain, TX (featuring Willie Nelson)," Middle of Nowhere, Lost Highway, 2026 Willie Nelson, "Blue Eyes Crying in the Rain," Red Headed Stranger, Columbia, 1975 Willie Nelson, "Phases and Stages (Theme) / Washing the Dishes," Phases and Stages, Atlantic, 1974 Willie Nelson, "Bloody Mary Morning," Phases and Stages, Atlantic, 1974 Willie Nelson, "Help Me Make It Through the Night," Sings Kristofferson, Columbia, 1979 Willie Nelson, "Georgia On My Mind," Stardust, Columbia, 1978 Willie Nelson, "I Guess I've Come to Live Here in Your Eyes," Spirit, Island, 1996 Willie Nelson, "On the Road Again (Live)," Live! At The US Festival (June 4, 1983), Shout! Factory, 1983 Willie Nelson, "Last Man Standing," Last Man Standing, Legacy, 2018 Willie Nelson, "Always on My Mind," Always on My Mind, Columbia, 1982 Gary Stewart, "She's Actin' Single (I'm Drinkin' Doubles)," Out of Hand, RCA Victor, 1975 See Privacy Policy at and California Privacy Notice at .

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