#547 - Willis Alan Ramsey

Willis Alan Ramsey is a special guest on The Paul Leslie Hour.

I am ecstatic to present an exclusive interview with one of America's great troubadours. I've wanted to welcome him on the show for years. He's been called a cult legend. A singer-songwriter, concert performer and recording artist, Willis Alan Ramsey is here on The Paul Leslie Hour.

A very influential artist, the songs of Willis Alan Ramsey have been recorded by a great variety of artists: country artists like Waylon Jennings, Jerry Jeff Walker, Jimmie Dale Gilmore, and also singer-songwriters like Eric Clapton, Shawn Colvin and Jimmy Buffett who said "I think he is one of the best writers I have ever known." Groups have recorded his work as well: America, The Captain & Tennille and Widespread Panic.

One of the great artists who has covered and collaborated with Willis Alan Ramsey is the iconic Lyle Lovett. There is a very special event coming up this week. Lyle Lovett and Willis Alan Ramsey in Conversation and Song. You can get the ticket on  http://www.lylelovett.com Friday April 9th at 9 PM ET / 8 PM CT. You'll be able to watch through April 11th.

This interview is a great preview of what to come. It's an honor to have you join us for the first Willis Alan Ramsey interview, right here on The Paul Leslie Hour!

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