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Rodney Crowell on Childhood in Houston, New Music, and Writing Projects

KHOU 11October 5, 20252 min851 views
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Childhood and Early Life in Houston

  • πŸ“Œ Rodney Crowell identifies as a child of the 60s and credits Houston for shaping him.
  • 🚚 He recalls delivering the Houston Post newspaper during his youth.
  • 🏠 Crowell grew up on the east side of Houston and left home at 16 to join a band.

Musical Career and New Album

  • πŸ† His musical journey has led to a successful career filled with hits and Grammys.
  • 🎢 Crowell has a new album titled "Airline Highway".
  • 🎸 He continues to write songs and has plans for three or four more records.

Writing Projects and Legacy

  • ✍️ Crowell is currently writing a book that will personally discuss Johnny Cash, Townes Van Zandt, and Guy Clark.
  • πŸ‘¨β€πŸ‘©β€πŸ‘§β€πŸ‘¦ He maintains connections to Houston through family, including a brother-in-law and cousins.
  • πŸ’Ό Crowell describes himself as a writer with a strong work ethic, constantly engaged in writing when not on the road.
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