Willie Nelson

Willie Hugh Nelson (born April 30, 1933) is an American country
music singer-songwriter, as well as an author, poet, actor, and activist. The
critical success of the album Shotgun Willie (1973), combined with the
critical and commercial success of Red Headed Stranger (1975) and Stardust
(1978), made Nelson one of the most recognized artists in country ... read more

Mickey Raphael, Willie Nelson's Harmonica-Playing Sidekick, Talks Paul Simon, Phil Lesh, and the Dead

Mickey Raphael has spent more than three decades out on the road with Willie Nelson as the harmonica player in the Family band.
Posted 1 February 3.20am — Comment on this

Occupy movement gets help from its musical friends

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Yoko Ono, Debbie Harry, Jackson Browne and Willie Nelson are among dozens of artists contributing to "Occupy This Album," to raise money for the Occu...
Posted 23 January 6.42pm — Comment on this

Dan "Bee" Spears Dead At 62

A bassist for Willie Nelson...
Posted 12 December 2011 6.26pm — Comment on this

Willie Nelson - Willie Nelson's Bass Player Dies

Veteran country star Willie Nelson has paid tribute to his longtime bass player Dan BEE SPEARS following his death at the age of 62 Spears who played with the musician fo...
Posted 11 December 2011 1.01pm — Comment on this

Listen Up: Willie Nelson, Chris Cornell, Trey Songz

Country star Nelson has album of covers; rocker Cornell goes acoustic. Plus: cabaret star Linda Lavin.
Posted 29 November 2011 12.14am — Comment on this

Album review: Willie Nelson's 'Remember Me, Vol. 1'

A review of Willie Nelson’s “Remember Me, Vol. 1.” Written by Randy Lewis.
Posted 23 November 2011 1.07am — Comment on this

Willie Nelson sings 'Hell and Back Again' documentary theme song

Willie Nelson sings the theme song to "Hell and Back Again," J. Ralph's documentary on the war in Afghanistan. Composer J. Ralph also wrote music for the Oscar-winning do...
Posted 26 October 2011 7.06pm — Comment on this

Karen O Covers Willie Nelson And Waylon Jennings For Chipotle

A few weeks ago, Willie Nelson covered a Coldplay song for a Chipotle online video. That was pretty weird! Now, Yeah Yeah Yeahs leader Karen O has covered the classic Wil...
Posted 12 October 2011 10.06pm — Comment on this

The Bridge School Concerts 25th Anniversary Edition: 3-DVD, 2-CD sets 10/24

Highlights of the Bridge School Benefit Concerts will be released on October 24th on Reprise celebrating the 25th Anniversary of the event that was founded by Neil Youn...
Posted 9 October 2011 9.05pm — Comment on this

Wardell Quezergue obituary

Distinguished and subtle New Orleans arranger and musicianWhen the tape stopped rolling as the string section finished playing Wardell Quezergue's orchestration of Mona L...
Posted 14 September 2011 6.26pm — Comment on this

New music: Tony Bennett and Amy Winehouse – Body and Soul

Watch Amy Winehouse's final studio session, a cover of the 30s jazz standard with Tony BennettRecorded in March at Abbey Road studios, this cover of the 30s jazz standard...
Posted 14 September 2011 12.10pm — Comment on this

Cressida Cowell is fired up by the joy of words

Cressida Cowell, the author of How To Train Your Dragon, enjoys everything from Catherine Tate's comedy to a biography of Willie Nelson.
Posted 14 September 2011 10.01am — Comment on this

Willie Nelson covers Coldplay, supports family farms

I think you'll like this video -- not only does it feature Willie Nelson covering Coldplay, it tells the story of (an animated) farmer deciding ...
Posted 31 August 2011 6.45pm — Comment on this

Willie Nelson Covers Coldplay’s “The Scientist”

The Red Headed Stranger finds unexpected beauty in that song by Apple's dad
Posted 31 August 2011 3.50pm — Comment on this

Snoop Dogg - Snoop Dogg To Be Honoured At Bmi Urban Awards

Rapper Snoop Dogg will be honoured at the Bmi Urban Awards later this month (Aug11). The Gin and Juice hitmaker will be bestowed with the Bmi Icon title, previously award...
Posted 3 August 2011 4.06pm — Comment on this

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