Covers:

1974:

Jeanne Pruett

1976:

Kenny Rogers

1979:

Don Williams [n°3 C&W; was in between record companies when he wrote it, so he gave it away; both Don and Tompall were produced by Jack Clement; Tompall and Jack died somewhat simultaniously]

1981:

Billie Jo Spears

2007:

Alison Krauss [with John Wait]