It’s difficult to imagine the modern Americana ballad without the examples provided time and again by the legendary Townes Van Zandt. The Texan combined his knack for poetic eloquence with lived-in ...

On March 7, 1944, Townes Van Zandt entered this world for what would be a too-short journey across the world, sharing his melancholy and profound songs, each their own masterclass lesson in ...

Townes Van Zandt's name conjures tales of drug and alcohol abuse, gambling, rambling and mental illness. That mythic life sometimes overshadows his music, which was often as perfect as his life was ...

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 at Townes Van ...

Each Sunday, Pitchfork takes an in-depth look at a significant album from the past, and any record not in our archives is eligible. Today, we look back at what was to be the cult singer-songwriter’s ...

This tribute concert to legendary troubadour Townes Van Zandt was held three days prior to what would have been his 73rd birthday. Sadly, Van Zandt didn’t even make it to age 53, dying of cardiac ...