Billy Joe Shaver

Billy Joe Shaver — country artist from US.

Billy Joe Shaver, though not as famous as his outlaw country peers, played a vital role in the movement with his widely covered songs. A native Texan with a…

Influence: 54.58% Fanbase: 31.13% Trending: 66.30% Career Level: Rising

Top Brand Affinity

Highest overlapping lifestyle brand

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As of 2025-08-16

2,080

Social Media Followers

As of 2025-08-16

00:00:00

Hours Airplay

2025-10-08 15:02:19 UTC

Genres

countrycountrycountry rockoutlaw countrytexas countryrockroots rockalternativealternative countryamericanroots americanafolk & traditionalfolk

Biography

Billy Joe Shaver, though not as famous as his outlaw country peers, played a vital role in the movement with his widely covered songs. A native Texan with a rough past, Shaver's career took off when Bobby Bare hired him as a staff writer in Nashville. Despite his underdog status, his songwriting prowess earned him respect from industry giants like Johnny Cash and Bob Dylan. Shaver's career peaked in the '90s and early 2000s with a string of strong releases, solidifying his status as an unsung songwriting legend.

Shaver's tumultuous life, from cotton picking to a stint in the Navy, shaped his outlaw country persona. Despite setbacks, like losing fingers in a sawmill accident, Shaver persevered and taught himself guitar. His marriage to Brenda Joyce Tindell and subsequent divorce led him to Nashville, where Bare recognized his talent. Shaver's own music never reached mainstream success, but his impact on outlaw country was profound, with hits like "Georgia on a Fast Train" and "Honky Tonk Heroes." A prolific songwriter until his death in 2020, Shaver's final album, "Long in the Tooth," finally earned him commercial success, sealing his legacy as a country music icon.

Top Brand Affinities

Report Date: 2025-08-16

Billy Joe Shaver is already in the conversation with 45-64 & 35-44 audiences in key English-speaking markets. The audience is heavily male (66%), so brand cues around fashion, access, and lifestyle earn attention. Youtube produces steady reach (7,992 avg views per post); Youtube confirms credibility in-thread. Affinity proximity to CMT (Country Music Television), Nashville-based music venues, Country music festivals like Stagecoach points directly to Vinyl records of classic country albums, Merchandise featuring iconic song lyrics, Online songwriting workshops. For marketers, it’s a plug-and-play route to relevance.

Artist Affinity estimates how strongly an artist's audience overlaps with interest in specific brands, products, and categories. It is derived from aggregated social and behavioral signals—who fans follow, save, click, and engage with—normalized across platforms. Higher affinity suggests better partnership fit and higher likelihood that fans will respond positively to branded content or offers. Use it to shortlist natural brand partners and product concepts that feel authentic to the audience. Combine affinity with Connection Strength (ER) and reach to balance fit with impact. Treat affinity as directional—validate with creative tests and small pilots before scaling.

ER = (likes + comments + shares) ÷ audience per post ≥ 3.0% = Very Strong 2.0–2.99% = Strong 1.0–1.99% = Moderate < 1.0% = Low

How to read it: Pair ER with reach (views/followers) to gauge intensity and scale.

Connection Strength

Artist Billy Joe Shaver score 5.38% — Very Strong bucket.

Product: Vinyl records of classic country albumsProduct: Merchandise featuring iconic song lyricsProduct: Online songwriting workshops

Followers:2,080

Engagements:112

Rate:5.4%

Posts:14

Avg Likes:103

Avg Comments:8

Avg Views:7,992

Audience Demographics & Key Stats

Metric	Value	Why It Matters
Social Snapshot	Followers 2,080 · Engagements 112 · Rate 5.4% Posts 14 · Views 7,992 · Avg Likes 103 · Avg Comments 8 · Avg Views 7,992	Combine reach (followers/views) with ER to size both impact and responsiveness.
Age Breakdown	45-64: 50% 35-44: 23% 25-34: 16% 18-24: 10%	Largest: 45-64 (50%); next: 35-44 (23%)
Gender Split	Female: 34% Male: 66% Non-binary/Other: 0%	Skews male (66%)
Top Countries		No country breakdown.
Platform Engagement	Youtube: 7,992 avg views/post	Best reach: Youtube 7,992 avg views; best engagement: Youtube 103 avg likes