4 days ago Willie Nelson presented a check for nearly $81,000 to the West Volunteer Fire Department, after a fertilizer plant explosion on April 17 near his hometown of Abbott, Texas.
4 weeks ago To celebrate his 80th birthday on April 29th, Willie Nelson brought a few of his friends together for a taping of 'CMT Crossroads', which will air in June. Happy Birthday Willie, from 97.3 the Dawg!
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.
April 20, 2013 The album that Nashville didn't want Willie to make turned 35 years old this week. Happy Birthday to Stardust.
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.
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.
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.
January 17, 2013 Billy Joel, Fleetwood Mac and Little Big Town are all part of the lineup for the 2013 New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival.
The year has ended with a flourish of high-profile collaborations from top country music stars. Jason Aldean pulled two of the hottest males artists in Nashville into the same room to record 'The Only Way I Know' in 2012, while Kelly Clarkson convinced Vince Gill to lend his voice and guitar to 'Don't Rush.' These are the most recent, but hardly the only collaborations from the banner year. What was the best musical match-up from 2012?
September 29, 2012 Country Music Hall of Fame member Willie Nelson will release a new book - "Roll Me Up And Smoke Me When I Die" on Nov. 13.
