A Sneak Peek at Our May Cover
Ordinarily it would be a couple of days before I’d preview this, but I’m really excited about it, so what the hay? Most of you — our 270,000 or so subscribers — will get this one, without type (the first time we’ve ever done a cover without so much as a word on it in 35 years). The rest of you — the 30,000 or so discriminating souls who come to us one copy at a time on the newsstand — will get a version with just one cover line, touting Mike Hall’s 12,000-word oral history of soon-to-be-75-year-old Willie’s life; it’s still an incredibly clean and compelling visual. And let me tell you, Mike’s piece is truly amazing. Among the people he talked to: Jimmy Carter, Kris Kristofferson, Emmylou Harris, Robert Redford, Dennis Hopper, Norah Jones, Merle Haggard, Woody Harrelson, Ray Price, Jerry Wexler…
P.S. The picture was taken for us late last year by Platon. Best one-named photographer on the planet.
Jeff Beckham says:
Wow. That’s breathtaking. We just saw Willie at The Backyard last month and he’s as entertaining as ever. His voice is part of the soundtrack of our state.
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Nunya Bidness says:
Unreal photo.
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Clarissa says:
This is beautiful…can’t wait to see that cover line.
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Bob Dylan says:
That cover is awesome!
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Ben Quick says:
I hope you give it to us without mail lable as well.
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Janelle says:
Where can I purchase a print?
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Matthew Comer says:
Great photo!
A larger than life person and a photo that will stand the test of time.
Way to go Texas Montly!
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William Carrington says:
Evan,
Best cover ever!!! Totaly gives a Texas Legend the respect he deserves. I was an intern with Texas Monthly for two years in the production department under Jerry Evans back around 87′. You guys were so fun to work with. I hope Hope Rodriquez is enjoying her retirement! What a great woman!
W.
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Charlotte says:
I want this picture where can I get it .
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