The song was inspired by Nelson's grandmother who read from the Bible and would often sing the Christian hymn "Rock of Ages" after dinner.

Willie Nelson was born in Abbott, Texas, and, along with his older sister Bobbie, was raised largely by his grandparents. Nelson’s grandfather introduced him to the guitar, and Nelson and his ...

Legendary Texas country music icons Willie Nelson and Robert Earl Keen recently shared a stage in New Braunfels.