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

The 5 most famous acoustic guitars of all time – and how Willie Nelson's Trigger, Cobain's Martin D-18E became guitar icons

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Getty/Jim Bennett While many players rely on the bellowing tone of their favorite ...
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 ...
Houston Chronicle

Willie Nelson posts touching tribute to his oldest friend

Willie Nelson was recently forced to cancel a tour stop due to windstorms that ravaged Oklahoma on July 1, damaging tour equipment and causing concern among fans. After experiencing a musician's worst ...