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- Billy Joe Shaver was born on August 16, 1939 in Corsicana, Texas, USA. He was an actor and writer, known for Hell or High Water (2016), Crazy Heart (2009) and Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius (2001). He was married to Wanda Lynn Canady, Brenda Tindell and Jean. He died on October 28, 2020 in Waco, Texas, USA.
- SpousesWanda Lynn Canady(September 26, 2005 - October 28, 2020) (his death)Brenda Tindell(1997 - July 30, 1999) (her death)Jean(May 11, 1990 - January 7, 1991) (divorced)Brenda Tindell(July 1, 1968 - May 30, 1986) (divorced)Brenda Tindell(1960 - 1966) (divorced, 1 child)
- He was a songwriter in the outlaw country genre whose greatest hits include "Honky Tonk Heroes," "Georgia on a Fast Train," and "Old Five and Dimers Like Me". His songs were recorded by Waylon Jennings, Kris Kristofferson, Johnny Cash, and Elvis Presley, among others.
- Married his wife Brenda three times.
- He was inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2004.
- Father of Eddy Shaver.
- He lost two fingers on his right hand in a sawmill accident when he was 21.
- I'm a songwriter first and then whatever else I do second... I enjoy the heck out of entertaining and I enjoy all the aspects of what comes with it, but the song is like the cheapest psychiatrist there is. And I pretty much need one all the time.
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