The Band

Willie Nelson, U.S. country music singer-songwriter, during a concert performance, circa 1975./ USA Photo of George STRAIT / Tanya Tucker

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Canadian musician Robbie Robertson performing with The Band at the Royal Albert Hall, London, 3rd June 1971.

Robbie Robertson of Country Rockers The Band Dies at 80

NASHVILLE, TN - NOVEMBER 19: Recording Artists Bruce Hornsby and Ricky Skaggs along with Ricky's band Kentucky Thunder perform during Ricky Skaggs Day 2 - Bluegrass Rules at the CMA Theater on November 19, 2013 in Nashville, Tennessee. Skaggs was recently announced as the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum's 2013 Artist-in-Residence.

10 Equally-Electrifying Bluegrass Covers of Rock and Pop Songs

Jason Isbell performs onstage

The 15 Best Jason Isbell Songs, Ranked

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Alabama songs

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Alabama Song of the South

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The Devil Went Down to Georgia

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