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Willie Nelson Gives Big to Devastated West, Texas Area Following Explosion

Christina Vinson — Fri, 17 May 2013 13:30:43 +0000

Willie Nelson has made a lasting and memorable contribution to country music, solidifying his status as an icon. At 80, he continues to make himself known — not only in music, but also as a kind heart. The singer recently turned his birthday bash into a benefit for the victims of last month’s West, Texas fertilizer [...]

Willie Nelson Celebrates 80th Birthday With 'CMT Crossroads' Special

Sterling Whitaker — Sat, 27 Apr 2013 14:47:13 +0000

Iconic country musician Willie Nelson will celebrate his 80th birthday on April 30. He marked the special occasion by taping a special for CMT in Nashville last week. Nelson was joined by an all-star roster for a special episode of CMT Crossroads titled 'Willie Nelson and Friends from Third Man Records.'

Classic Country Saturday – Willie Nelson Turns 80

Clay Miller — Sat, 27 Apr 2013 10:45:23 +0000

This upcoming Wednesday Willie will turn 80 years old. In the 57 or so years he has been recording, he has done a little bit of it all.

Country, country rock, outlaw, alternative country, movies, television just a name a few and more of his albums and singles have shot up the charts wit many crossing over into other charts

Kenny Chesney, Willie Nelson + More to Join Zac Brown Band at the 2013 Southern Ground Music and Food Festival

Megan Pacella — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 21:49:54 +0000

After a great first run in Nashville last year, the Southern Ground Music and Food Festival will return to Music City September 27-28, 2013. Of course, Zac Brown Band will be back with a host of friends from country music and other genres to make this year's sensory experience even better.

Miranda Lambert Featured on Willie Nelson's Next Album

Sterling Whitaker — Sat, 20 Apr 2013 14:35:10 +0000

The ink is barely dry on the cover of Willie Nelson's most recent album release, 'Let's Face the Music and Dance.' But the legendary country star is already working on his next project, which he has been cutting in Nashville. The disc features duets with some of the top female vocalists in the world -- including Miranda Lambert.

Willie Nelson, 'Let's Face the Music and Dance' – Album Review

Billy Dukes — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 13:30:25 +0000

'Let's Face the Music and Dance' is a great place for a young country music fan to meet Willie Nelson. It won't be his most famous, and it won't create any hit singles. This wonderfully consistent effort proves what longtime fans of the legend already know: At 79 years old (80 on April 30), Nelson is still as important and skilled a vocalist as there is in country music.

Willie Nelson Releasing Record Store Day Exclusive

Sterling Whitaker — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 20:00:40 +0000

The legendary Willie Nelson is pitching in to support independent music retailers everywhere at the upcoming 2013 Record Store Day. The music icon will offer a vinyl exclusive of a song that pays sly tribute to his favorite pastime -- and just in time for his 80th birthday.

Deana Carter 'We Danced Anyway' KLAW Classic [VIDEO]

Jeri Anderson — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 15:07:53 +0000

Deana Carter comes from a musical family as the daughter of singer Fred Carter, Jr. Even with the musical background, Deana’s start was not the best, and after having little or no success, she enrolled in college. Deana gained attention when Willie Nelson heard a demo track and invited her to participate in Farm Aid. [...]

Willie Nelson to Receive Honorary Doctorate From Berklee

Christina Vinson — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 21:00:33 +0000

Willie Nelson continues to show everyone that life can get even more rewarding as the years fly by. He’s one of country music’s greatest ‘Heroes,’ and it’s fitting that with all his success and accomplishments, Nelson will receive an honorary doctor of music degree from the prestigious Berklee College of Music. The iconic outlaw country singer, [...]

Ed Bruce 'You're the Best Break This Old Heart Ever Had' KLAW Classic [VIDEO]

Jeri Anderson — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 16:18:33 +0000

Earlier this week, our KLAW Classic from Waylon & Willie, was actually written and performed first by Ed Bruce. While Bruce gained lots of success as a songwriter with hits from Tanya Tucker, Crystal Gayle and of course Waylon & Willie, today’s KLAW Classic was Ed Bruce’s first top 10 and only #1 song as [...]

Waylon and Willie 'Mammas Don't Let Your Babies Grow Up To Be Cowboys' KLAW Classic [VIDEO]

KLAW Morning Crew — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 14:06:54 +0000

You can never go wrong with a KLAW Classic from Waylon and Willie! Today’s Classic came from the album ‘Waylon & Willie’, featuring songs from both artists individually, and several duets. ‘Mama’s Don’t Let Your Babies Grow Up To Be Cowboys’ was originally recorded by Ed Bruce, but reached the #1 spot with Waylon and [...]

Keith Urban Announces Date, Lineup for 2013 We're All for the Hall Benefit Concert

Cory Stromblad — Thu, 21 Feb 2013 15:49:21 +0000

Keith Urban will momentarily step away from his ‘American Idol‘ duties to host his fourth-annual We’re All for the Hall benefit concert, scheduled for April 16 at Nashville’s Bridgetone Arena. This year’s concert has adopted a ‘Rebels and Renegades, the Outlaws are IN’ theme and will feature performances from country music’s most rebellious artists, including [...]

Waylon & Willie 'Good Hearted Woman' KLAW Classic

KLAW Morning Crew — Thu, 21 Feb 2013 13:30:09 +0000

Our KLAW Classic today is a tribute of sorts to Tina Turner! No, really, it was inspired by an advertisement of a performance by Tina Turner, described as a ‘Good hearted woman, loving two timing men’. Waylon Jennings saw this ad and went to find Willie Nelson who was in the middle of a poker [...]

Faron Young 'Four In The Morning' KLAW Classic [VIDEO]

KLAW Morning Crew — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 13:31:30 +0000

You ever wonder where all of those hokey country nicknames came from? Like the Hillbilly Heartthrob, or the Singing Sheriff and Country Deputies? Well, who knows. The story goes that Faron Young got them from playing small parts in B Westerns! Young had the #1 song in the land on this day in 1972, 10 [...]

Willie Nelson Spoofs Blake Shelton, Beyonce With Humorous Tour Announcement

Sterling Whitaker — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 17:22:17 +0000

Country music legend Willie Nelson spoofs reigning CMA Entertainer of the Year Blake Shelton and pop star Beyonce in a comical new post on his website announcing the 2013 Old Farts and Jacka-- Tour -- a clear reference to Shelton's recent comments that drew the ire of country star Ray Price.

Willie Nelson, Little Big Town Booked for Jazz Fest 2013 in New Orleans

Cory Stromblad — Sun, 27 Jan 2013 17:00:28 +0000

Willie Nelson and Little Big Town will represent country music proudly at the 2013 New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival, a two-weekend event that celebrates Louisiana’s musical culture with a diverse lineup of music’s biggest names. Nelson is scheduled to perform alongside his family band on May 3, with the ‘Tornado’ hitmakers slated to appear [...]

Willie Nelson Sets Release Date for New 'Let's Face the Music and Dance' Album

Cory Stromblad — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 23:00:04 +0000

Willie Nelson is almost 80, but the country superstar will stay as relevant as ever with the release of 'Let's Face the Music and Dance,' a collection of one of the prolific entertainer's favorites. The project will include classics from a wide range of genres, including songs by Irving Berlin, Carl Perkins, Django Reinhardt and Spade Cooley.

Willie Nelson 'On The Road Again' KLAW Classic [VIDEO]

Frank Seres — Thu, 08 Nov 2012 13:26:04 +0000

The K-LAW Classic today is a song written by Willie Nelson for the 1980 movie “Honeysuckle Rose”. It was the #1 country song 32 years ago today, November 8th, 1980.The song – about life on tour – earned Willie a Grammy Award for Best Country Song and was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame [...]

Railroad Revival Tour Featuring Willie Nelson, Jamey Johnson Canceled

Jessica Nicholson — Mon, 08 Oct 2012 20:00:16 +0000

It's the end of the railroad. Fans who were eagerly awaiting to see Willie Nelson and Jamey Johnson, along with Band of Horses and John C. Reilly, perform on the 2012 Railroad Revival Tour will surely be disappointed, as the tour has been canceled by its organizers.

Willie Nelson to Share Musings From the Road in New Memoir

Sterling Whitaker — Wed, 26 Sep 2012 12:30:48 +0000

Willie Nelson is one of the most prolific and celebrated songwriters of his generation, and a musical and cultural icon as well. The legendary country performer is set to reveal some new stories and insights into his life and music with the upcoming publication of Roll Me Up and Smoke Me When I Die: Musings From the Road, which he will release on November 13 through William Morrow.