February 2026

“Jerry, can you just show me that one lick?” “No chance. If I’m showing you, I’m showing you the whole thing.” One slow afternoon, Willie Nelson asked Jerry Reed to walk him through a small section for that night’s set. Jerry grinned, tossed his hair back, and laughed. “I don’t hand out inspiration in pieces,” he said. “If we’re doing it, we’re doing all of it.”

“IF I’M SHOWING YOU, I’M SHOWING YOU THE WHOLE THING.” “Jerry, can you just show...