“It’s been said that JD Souther could have been a major artist if he had kept more of those beautiful, introspective songs he wrote for himself. He had the aching tenor voice, the good looks that got him TV acting jobs. But he was happy to co-write ‘New Kid in Town’ and ‘Best of My Love’ with his friends the Eagles and give ‘Prisoner in Disguise’ to Linda Ronstadt. He wasn’t a star of country-rock, but he was crucial to its enduring power.”

—Kyle Young
CEO, Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum