Willie Nelson’s elegant rendition of “Simply” kicks off The Best of Times, a two-disc tribute to Texas singer-songwriter Sara Hickman. The 38-song compilation also features admirers such as Shawn Colvin, Robert Earl Keen, Rhett Miller and many more. Proceeds will benefit Theatre Action Project, a nonprofit organization that brings art, music and theater to central Texas schools. Hickman has served as the official state musician of Texas.