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Eric Clapton covers Willie Nelson’s “Always On My Mind” with Bradley Walker

Friday, September 15 by ABC News

Eric Clapton is taking on a Willie Nelson classic in honor of the country legend’s 90th birthday, which was in April.Clapton has teamed with country/bluegrass artist Bradley Walker for a cover of Willie’s “Always On My Mind,” dubbing it “a birthday homage to Willie.”The track’s accompanying video is also Willie-focused,... Read More.

Jake Owen’s “On The Boat Again” samples a beloved Willie Nelson classic

Friday, May 26 by ABC News

Jake Owen has dropped four new songs: "Hot Truck Beer," "Solo, Solo," "Nothing" and "On The Boat Again." Serving as Jake's new single on country radio, "On The Boat Again" samples the chorus of Willie... Read More.

Willie Nelson 90th birthday concerts, with Neil Young, Keith Richards and more, hitting theaters

Tuesday, May 16 by ABC News

An all-star lineup of musicians helped Willie Nelson celebrate his 90th birthday onstage in Los Angeles in April, and next month those who couldn’t make it will finally get to see what they missed.Long Story Short: Willie Nelson 90 is set to hit theaters on Sunday, June 11,... Read More.

Willie Nelson’s new book will take fans inside his career-defining songs

Monday, May 15 by ABC News

Willie Nelson is set to release his new book, Energy Follows Thought: The Stories Behind My Songs, on October 31 via William Morrow, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers.The collection, which Willie co-authored with David Ritz and Mickey Raphael, will feature backstories of 160 of Willie's favorite songs, from his big commercial hits to... Read More.

Cody Johnson’s performing a Willie Nelson classic at the ACMs

Thursday, May 11 by ABC News

Texas native Cody Johnson is set to perform at the 2023 ACM Awards, which is held in his home state this year. The song he's been tasked with by the ACM, however, is not his monster hit "'Til You Can't," which received three ACM... Read More.

Willie Nelson’s induction to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has been a long time coming

Thursday, May 4 by ABC News

Country music's elder statesman Willie Nelson was recently announced as one of 2023's inductees into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. He follows 2022 member Dolly Parton as the latest country icon to receive this prestigious honor. The recognition has been a long time coming for Willie, who has... Read More.

Willie Nelson to follow Dolly Parton into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

Wednesday, May 3 by ABC News

This year, Willie Nelson becomes the second consecutive country icon to be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, following in Dolly Parton's footsteps last year.Also selected this year in the Performers category are Sheryl Crow, The Spinners, Missy Elliott, Rage Against the Machine, Kate Bush and the late George Michael. Additionally, the... Read More.

Keith Richards makes surprise appearance at Willie Nelson’s 90th birthday bash

Monday, May 1 by ABC News

Keith Richards made a surprise appearance at Willie Nelson’s 90th birthday concert at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles over the weekend. Rolling Stone reports that Richards joined the birthday boy Sunday night for a performance of Waylon Jennings’ “We Had It All” and Billy Joe... Read More.

George Strait added to Willie Nelson’s 90th birthday concert lineup

Wednesday, April 26 by ABC News

George Strait, Dwight Yoakam, Jamey Johnson, Emmylou Harris, Kris Kristofferson, Rodney Crowell and more have been added to the performance lineup at the upcoming Long Story Short: Willie Nelson 90, a star-studded concert celebrating Willie’s 90th birthday. They join the previously announced superstar-stacked bill, which includes Chris Stapleton, Miranda Lambert and The Chicks. Willie is set to... Read More.

Stephen Stills added to Willie Nelson’s 90th birthday celebration

Wednesday, April 26 by ABC News

Over the weekend, Willie Nelson performed at Stephen Stills’ Light Up The Blues autism benefit in Los Angeles, and now it seems Stills is returning the favor. The Rock & Roll Hall of Famer is one of several artists added to this weekend’s two-night concert event celebrating... Read More.

Bobby Weir, Mike Campbell & more set for fall leg of Willie Nelson’s Outlaw Music Festival

Monday, April 24 by ABC News

Willie Nelson, who turns 90 on April 29, has announced a fall leg of his annual Outlaw Music Festival Tour, where he’ll be joined by Bobby Weir & Wolf Brothers featuring The Wolf Pack, Gov’t Mule, Mike Campbell & The Dirty Knobs and more.The new leg kicks off September 8 in Raleigh,... Read More.

Joe Walsh & Willie Nelson added to Stephen Stills’ autism benefit

Tuesday, April 4 by ABC News

Joe Walsh and Willie Nelson have been added to Stephen Stills’ upcoming autism benefit, Autism Speaks Light Up The Blues 6. The event, hosted by Stills and his wife, Kristen, takes place April 22 at the Greek Theatre in Los Angeles.Sharon Van Etten also joins the lineup, which already includes Stills... Read More.