"The Troublemaker" was an album of covers, a departure from Nelson's recent streak of self-penned material, and featured songs by songwriters like Kris Kristofferson, Waylon Jennings, and Dolly Parton. The album reached number 2 on Billboard's Top Country Albums chart and number 35 on the Billboard 200.
- The album was produced by Willie Nelson and Booker T. Jones.
- "The Troublemaker" was recorded in only three days in Austin, Texas.
- The album features guest appearances by Waylon Jennings and Leon Russell.
Willie Nelson is a Grammy-winning country musician and actor from Texas, known for his distinctive vocal phrasing and songwriting. By 1976, Nelson had moved to Columbia Records and was enjoying a string of successful albums that blended country, folk, and rock influences.
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