“The beautiful despair is never fruitless. It keeps you going. Like when I first heard Bob Dylan do 'Things Have Changed,' or any time I see any work of art really beautifully done, like Michelangelo's 'The David' or that movie 'Lost in Translation' - it inspires me to try and find my own version of that.”

American country musician, singer and songwriter

Rodney Crowell is an American country musician, singer, and songwriter. He is best known for his work in country music, with five number one singles on Hot Country Songs from his 1988 album Diamonds & Dirt. He has also written songs for other artists and worked as a producer. His reputation rests on songs that helped define his place in country music, both through his own recordings and through the music he made for others.