Hank
Cochran Chats About Keith Whitley, Willie Nelson And More In American
Songwriter "Legends" Issue ON STANDS NOW
Nashville, TN (December 22, 2008) -- Hank Cochran, considered by many
to be one of country music's greatest songwriters, is featured in the
January/February (2009) issue of American Songwriter magazine's
annual "Legends" issue on stands now. The
four-page article explores the "back story" behind some of
Cochran's biggest hits, including "Miami, My Amy" and
"The Chair," and features a never-before-seen
photograph of Hank by his old friend, Marty Stuart. Throughout
the chronicle of Cochran's decades-long career of song, he chats about
Willie Nelson, Keith Whitley and more. Joining Cochran in this
year's American Songwriter spotlight are: Randy Newman,
Ralph Stanley, Lou Reed, Brian Wilson, Les Paul and Marty Stuart.
A 1974 inductee into the Nashville Songwriter Association's Hall of Fame
(by unanimous vote, the only songwriter to receive such an honor),
Cochran has received over 30 BMI Performance Awards for his timeless
compositions. His songs have been recorded by a slew of other legendary
songwriters and performers, including: Lynn Anderson, Eddy Arnold, Chet
Atkins, Junior Brown, Jimmy Buffett, Tracy Byrd, Johnny Cash, Patsy
Cline, Elvis Costello, Bing Crosby, Don Gibson, Vern Gosdin, Ty
Herndon, Merle Haggard, Emmylou Harris, Joe Henry, Harry James, Waylon
Jennings, Tom Jones, Loretta Lynn, Dean Martin, Reba McEntire, Wayne
Newton, Buck Owens, Elvis Presley, Ray Price, LeAnn Rimes, Linda
Ronstadt, Nancy Sinatra, George Strait, Carla Thomas, Ernest Tubb, Lee
Ann Womack and many more.
Cochran, diagnosed with pancreatic cancer this summer, is currently
undergoing chemotherapy. He will spend the holidays quietly with
family and friends, but notes that "there's always the chance that
I'll come back with an idea or two."
Read more about Hank at www.MySpace.com/songwritersingerhankcochran .To
enjoy American Songwriter online, click on
www.americansongwriter.com For interviews, email
martha@somuchmoore.com.
(Photo Credit: Marty Stuart)
