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 benefi
April 30, 2013 Willie Nelson is 80 years old today. Here's a guy that's done it all. He's been the singer Nashville wanted him to be, that didn't work, He's been the outlaw and that's seemed to work better than anything else
There are many country music artists who are reeling from the recent tragic explosion in West, Texas at the West Fertilizer Co. It hits especially close to home for the iconic Willie Nelson, as the accident happened in a town six miles south of his hometown of Abbott, Texas. The legend taking action and turning his 80th birthday celebration into a benefit concert for the West Volunteer Fire Department.
Willie Nelson may be approaching his 80th birthday, but he's still a spitfire with a whole lot to say -- and he's not afraid to speak his mind, especially when it's a cause he believes in. Nelson recently opened up on his views of the Supreme Court's consideration of gay rights and same-sex marriage, and he was his usual 'Shotgun Willie' self.
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.
Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood hosted the 46th annual CMA awards show last light, the opening monologue consisted of a tune called "Moves like Haggard". Jokes about Taylor Swifts love life to Willie Nelson having all his CMA awards taking away on doping charges...and then the craze sweeping the nation.
Country music legend and American icon Willie Nelson released a new album that featured a duet with hip hop artist/rapper Snoop Dog for a track on his latest release called "Roll Me Up". The track also featured Kris Kristofferson.
While some of his relatives may insist that his birthday in on April 29, Willie celebrated his birthday today.
April 20, 2012 There is no excuse to not have a good time this weekend. You have got Earth Day on Sunday, National Record Store Day — which will feature the release of ‘Hell on Heels’ by Pistol Annies on vinyl (very cool) — is Saturday. As for today, April 20, it’s a very important day(cough, cough) for friends of Willie Nelson nationwide. In fact, a statue of the famous singer will be revealed at 4:20PM (tee-hee) down in Austin, Texas. Smoke Em if ya got Em!
Willie has always had a way of bridging the gap inside and outside of country music. You can go down the list of other legends who have accomplished this: Cash, Presley and near the top of the list... Willie. This time he is recording with Norah Jones and Louisiana's own Wynton Marsalis.
The recording is tribute to another legend, Ray Charles, and is recorded live at Lincoln Center. "'Here We Go Again: Celebrating the Genius of Ray Charles" is the title. The historic "Blue Note" label is releasing the project on March 29th.
He's a living legend. Loved by millions for his unpolished look, and down-to-earth lyrics. He is Willie Nelson, and you can catch him in Lafayette on February 10th. Willie will be playing the Heymann Center at 7:30 pm.
