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The reason Willie Nelson claims he has more than one birthday

Willie Nelson is one of country music's biggest legends, but what's so special about the icon that he gets to celebrate two ...
Nicki Swift on MSN

Inside Dolly Parton and Willie Nelson's friendship

We dig deep into the bond between country legends Dolly Parton and Willie Nelson.
American Songwriter

The Willie Nelson Classic That People Thought Was Written for Elvis Presley: “One Long Apology”

Many people thought "Always On My Mind" was written specifically for Elvis Presley, but it was a little more personal than ...
Whiskey Riff

Willie Nelson Joins Longtime Family Friend, Lily Meola, On Whimsical New Tune, “Tumbleweeds & Chewing Gum”

In a world of heaviness, it's important at times to remember to keep things light and airy. We only have this one chance at ...

Kenny Chesney explores the music of Willie Nelson in new season of 'One by Willie'

Kenny Chesney leads off the new season of the One by Willie podcast focusing on his love for Willie Nelson's 1976 recording ...

50 Years Ago: Willie Nelson and Waylon Jennings' 'Good Hearted Woman' Topped Country Charts

Back in the ’70s, Willie Nelson and Waylon Jennings, the iconic rule-breakers who launched the outlaw movement, were ...
Whiskey Riff

Willie Nelson & Emmylou Harris Team Up With Lowell George’s Daughter, Inara, For Beautiful Rendition Of Little Feat’s “Willin'”

A powerhouse collaboration for a music legend. Willie Nelson and Emmylou Harris are part of the new tribute album Rock And ...

Son of Country Music Icon, 92, Announces Another Exciting Tour Update

More good news for Lukas Nelson fans. The country music singer, songwriter, Grammy winner, and son of the legendary Willie Nelson, 92, can't stop squeezing in additional tour dates and cities for his ...
American Songwriter

Willie Nelson on His New Lily Meola Collaboration: “From the First Line You Know the Song’s a Hit”

Listen to Lily Meola team up with country legend Willie Nelson for her new single “Tumbleweeds and Chewing Gum”.

Posts claim Willie Nelson helped woman named Sarah Mitchell become country singer. Block out the noise

The tale was described as a "dramatized narrative" in which the events were "fictionalized for storytelling purposes." ...

Luck Reunion returns to Willie Nelson’s ranch with 45-plus acts and surprises

Willie and Family headline a stacked lineup with St. Vincent, Booker T. Jones and more. Plus Luck hosts a Todd Snider tribute ...
The Inlander

Reflecting on Willie Nelson's musical influence and cultural legacy before he plays the Outlaw Music Festival

My first encounter with Willie Nelson was pretty much the same as every other fan of ol' Shotgun Willie: I was an 8-year-old watching an episode of King of the Hill. (OK, I might be a tad younger than ...