American country singer-songwriter born August 7, 1950, in Houston, Texas. Member of Emmylou Harris's Hot Band (1975-1977). Distinguished by his literate songwriting and his long-running role as one of the most respected songwriters in country music.
Released 15 studio albums between Ain't Living Long Like This (1978) and The Chicago Sessions (2023). Commercial peak: Diamonds & Dirt (1988), which produced five consecutive #1 country singles. Co-produced his ex-wife Rosanne Cash's commercial peak. Two Grammy Awards.