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May 30, 2022

New Billy Joe Shaver Recording Surfaces, Tribute Planned

Country Outlaw and songwriting legend Billy Joe Shaver passed away on October 28th, 2020 at the age of 81. But fans of Shaver received a welcomed and unexpected new recording of his classic song “Old Chunk of Coal” that populated across streaming services.

Adam Sandler, Billy Joe Shaver, Chris Low Band, Conan O'Brien, Dave Chappelle, David Letterman, Gordon Collier, Jeremy Lynn Woodall, John Anderson, Mike Judge, Norm MacDonald, Tales From The Tour Bus

September 14, 2021

The Fascinating Friendship of Norm MacDonald & Billy Joe Shaver

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Comedian, Canadian, and true country music fan Norm MacDonald died on Tuesday (9-14) after a private battle with Cancer. The long-time stand-up performer, comedic writer, and host of Saturday Night Live’s “Weekend Update” along with podcasts and a Netflix program was 61.

Billy Bob Thorton, Billy Joe Shaver, Norm MacDonald