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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 Comancheria (2016), Crazy Heart (2009) and Jimmy Neutron: Un garçon génial (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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