WACO, TX — Popular Texas country music artist Billie Joe Shaver has died at the age of 81 from a stroke.
He was at Ascension Providence in Waco at the time of his death, according to SiriusXM.
Shaver was born in Corsicana and grew up in Central Texas. He was known for his hits "Wacko in Waco" and "Live Forever".
During his career, he collaborated with Willie Nelson, Bobby Bare, Johnny Cash, and John Anderson.
