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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 Auditions for 'The Hobbit 2′ in Hilarious Clip

Megan Pacella — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 15:00:49 +0000

Willie Nelson is celebrating 80, and it doesn’t seem like he’s slowing down one bit. Shotgun Willie took some time to create a hilarious audition video for Peter Jackson’s ‘The Hobbit 2,’ stating that he really wants to play the role of “the wizard Ganda.” For starters, fans of ‘The Hobbit’ know that the wizard’s [...]

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 Using Birthday Concert to Benefit West, Texas Victims

Christina Vinson — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 15:00:12 +0000

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, '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.

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 on Marijuana: 'I Haven't Seen Any Side Effects That Are Harmful to Me'

Cory Stromblad — Mon, 26 Nov 2012 20:30:48 +0000

Willie Nelson is an avid supporter of the recreational use of marijuana — so much so that the country icon titled his new autobiography, ‘Roll Me Up and Smoke Me When I’m Gone’ after his favorite non-musical pastime. Nelson sat down with ‘The Today Show’ last week to plug his new project — his recent [...]

Willie & Merle 'Pancho and Lefty' [VIDEO]

Tom Jordan — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 18:00:09 +0000

What a great time in country music this was...from Willie and The Hag. Great story, awesome video!

Willie Nelson Won't Sing for His Sentence

Tom Jordan — Thu, 31 Mar 2011 10:22:17 +0000

So now the judge is saying he was “just kidding”…hmmm. Willie Nelson Won’t Sing for His Sentence – The Boot.