Billy Joe Shaver

Studio 360 | Jan 11, 2011

Billy Joe Shaver’s country tunes have been favorites of performers like Johnny Cash, Bob Dylan, Waylon Jennings, and Elvis. These songs were a huge part of Trey Kay’s childhood. And he says Shaver’s songs could touch the hearts of even the most stoic men -- including Trey's father.

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