Rodney J. Crowell, born on August 7, 1950, in Texas to James Walter Crowell and Addie Cauzette Willoughby, is an acclaimed American country music singer-songwriter, musician, record producer, and music director. There is some uncertainty about whether he was born in Crosby or Houston, Texas. Due to a clerical error, his legal middle name is simply "J."

Crowell has achieved significant success both as a solo artist and as a songwriter for other legendary musicians, with his songs being recorded by icons such as Emmylou Harris, Johnny Cash, Waylon Jennings, and Keith Urban. He has been recognized with multiple Grammy Awards, underscoring his influence and mastery in the music industry.

Rodney Crowell's personal life includes a marriage to his first wife, Martha, from around 1976 to 1978, with whom he had one daughter. He later married Rosanne Cash. As of 2025, Crowell has released his 20th studio album, "Airline Highway," which continues to explore themes of love, memory, and musical kinship, showcasing his ability to connect with a new generation of roots artists.