It's more like Willie Nelson meets Gram Parsons' version of The Byrds Bonnie Prince Billy is a sweetheart of the rodeo.

NPR: 'Beware': Lovely, Lonely Cowboy Songs

Oldham has another alter ego besides Bonnie Prince Billy he has done quite a bit of acting, in movies such as Junebug, Old Joy and the recent Michelle Williams film Wendy and Lucy.

NPR: 'Beware': Lovely, Lonely Cowboy Songs

Will Oldham, a prolific singer-songwriter who has released scores of albums, singles and collaborations with other musicians, has a new album Beware released under the name of his country music alter ego, Bonnie Prince Billy.

NPR: 'Beware': Lovely, Lonely Cowboy Songs