Jerry Jeff Walker, the singer-songwriter known for penning the hit “Mr. Bojangles” and as a pillar of Texas’ country music scene, has died, according to published reports. He was 78. Walker’s death ...

Welcome to the Texas Canon, a series that dives into the movies, TV shows, books, albums and more that represent us and reach far beyond the Lone Star State's borders. Today, we look back at Jerry ...

Many folks remember 1968’s “Mr. Bojangles” by Jerry Jeff Walker well – it was the song that put him on the map. By 1973, the singer-songwriter was due another album for his record label, and overdue ...

Fifty years ago, a New York-born folk singer and a ragtag musical entourage recorded the quintessential Texas album. Jerry Jeff Walker’s “¡Viva Terlingua!” — recorded in Luckenbach with the Lost Gonzo ...

Surrounded by sprawling live oaks and beat-up picnic tables, the combination dancehall/post office/general store in Luckenbach is the image of rustic Texas perfection. From this picturesque patch of ...