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Willie Nelson, Snoop Dogg 'smoked a lot of marijuana' together in Amsterdam

Willie Nelson and Snoop Dogg "smoked a lot of marijuana" on a trip to Amsterdam years ago, the country music legend remembered ahead of his 90th birthday.

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Missy, Willie and George Michael among Rock & Roll Hall of Fame nominees

Missy Elliott, Willie Nelson, Kate Bush, Iron Maiden, Cyndi Lauper, Soundgarden, Sheryl Crow and the late George Michael are nominees for 2023 induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, a list that includes a mix of country, soul, hip-hop, metal, pop, rap-rock and grunge.

Cyndi Lauper, Willie Nelson, Missy Elliott and more nominated for Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

Nominees for the 2023 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame have been revealed.

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Willie Nelson to celebrate 90th birthday at all-star concert

Willie Nelson is turning 90 this year and he's celebrating with an all-star, two-day concert in Los Angeles this April.

Neil Young, Snoop Dogg and more to celebrate Willie Nelson's 90th at star-studded concert

Willie Nelson turns 90 this year and he's celebrating the start of a new decade with a star-studded event.

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More Than 600 Episodes in, โ€˜Austin City Limitsโ€™ Is Still an Austin Show at Heart

More than 600 episodes after Willie Nelson performed on the Austin City Limits pilot, the show is now a national institutionโ€”but not too national.

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'Shit Sandwich Cop,' Pearl Parking: The top 10 headlines in San Antonio this week

Folks also read up on an armed militia's attempt to intimidate the city's LGBTQ+ community by protesting outside a Christmas-themed drag show.

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Texas music legends Willie Nelson and ZZ Top pairing up for two San Antonio-area shows in April

Tickets for both shows go onsite this Friday.

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The Texas State Musical Instrument: Guitar

Guitars and other artifacts of Texasโ€™ country musicians are preserved in Carthage at the Texas Country Music Hall of Fame/Tex Ritter Museum. A statue of Lightninโ€™ Hopkins graces a park in Crockett, Buddy Holly and his guitar are featured on Lubbockโ€™s West Texas Walk of Fame, and the likeness of Willie Nelson and his guitar Trigger oversee the intersection of Willie Nelson Boulevard and Lavaca Street in Austin, as does Stevie Ray Vaughanโ€™s statue on Austinโ€™s Ann and Roy Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail around Lady Bird Lake.

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Snoop Dogg Once Smoked With Willie Nelson And Lost A Game Of Dominoes: 'There's Too Much S*** Going On'

West coast legend Snoop Dogg has always openly endorsed the use of cannabis as he has a strong love for the herb himself.

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Alan Jackson to get CMA lifetime achievement award

Country star Alan Jackson will receive the CMA Willie Nelson Lifetime Achievement Award in November.

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Fall music festival at Willie Nelson's ranch cut short due to market uncertainty, organizers say

The Lucktoberfest concert was originally expected to last 10 days. Now's it down to three.

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Fall music festival at Willie Nelsonโ€™s ranch scaled back from 10 days to 3

The fall festival set to take place at Willie Nelsonโ€™s ranch has been scaled back from 10 days to three due to the โ€œuncertainty of the touring market,โ€ according to event organizers.

Dolly Parton donation strategy: 'I just give from my heart'

Dolly Parton laughs at the idea that she is some sort of secret philanthropist.

Willie Nelson to join Beto O'Rourke for a 'Vote 'Em Out' rally Sunday in Austin

The legendary Texas singer has been politically active for Democrats since Jimmy Carter's presidency and stumped for Beto O'Rourke in past campaigns.

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New this week: 'Reasonable Doubt,' 'Blonde' and Bjรถrk

This weekโ€™s new entertainment releases include albums from Bjรถrk and Broadway's "Into the Woods,โ€ the reunion of Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker and Kathy Najimy in โ€œHocus Pocus 2โ€ and a Showtime documentary about Sinรฉad Oโ€™Connor.

Weyes Blood on Willie Nelson, Frank Sinatra, Lindsey Buckingham, and Kurt Weillโ€™s โ€œSeptember Songโ€

Itโ€™s a song the singer-songwriter has loved since she was a young girlโ€”but she didnโ€™t really get to know it until she heard Willieโ€™s version.

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50 Years Ago, Willie Nelson United Cowboys and Hippies at the Armadillo World Headquarters

On Aug. 12, 1972, a short-haired, clean-shaven Willie Nelson stepped onto the stage of a counterculture haven and changed country music.

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Allison Russell on Soothing Her Newborn Daughter With Willie Nelsonโ€™s โ€˜Stardustโ€™

The three-time Grammy nominee talks about definitive covers, Billie Holiday, and building her family with Willie records in the background.

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Party at Willie Nelsonโ€™s ranch during Lucktoberfest this fall

Be strange, but donโ€™t be a stranger at Willie Nelsonโ€™s ranch during a 10-day music festival this fall.

Sorry Willie Nelson, there werenโ€™t really 50,000 at your show. We just canโ€™t count

Crowd estimate for Willie Nelson Wichita Riverfest concert was way over the top | Commentary

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Nathaniel Rateliff on Willie Nelsonโ€™s โ€œA Song for You,โ€ Leon Russell, and Biker Funerals

The Americana singer-songwriter discusses one of Willieโ€™s first iconic cover songs, "A Song for You."

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Mickey Raphael on How Willie Nelson Songs Are Cheaperโ€”and More Effectiveโ€”Than Therapy

Willieโ€™s longtime harmonica player discusses joining the band, stowaways on the bus, and โ€œThe Words Donโ€™t Fit the Picture.โ€

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Brandi Carlile, Yola, Allison Russell lead Americana noms

Brandi Carlile, Allison Russell and Yola are the leading nominees for the 2022 Americana Honors and Awards, with each one up for album of the year, artist of the year and song of the year.

Jimmy Webb on Writing โ€œHighwaymanโ€ and the Birth of Country Musicโ€™s First Supergroup

One of Americaโ€™s greatest songwriters talks Johnny Cash, Waylon Jennings, Kris Kristofferson, and Willie Nelsonย .ย .ย .ย and the debt they owe โ€œMy Sharona.โ€

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Coronavirus forces cancellations in Jazz Fest's 2nd weekend

Willie Nelson is cancelling an upcoming performance at the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage festival and postponing other shows after a positive case of the coronavirus in his band.

Smoking Tracks: Roll these 12 blaze-worthy songs from Texas artists into your 4/20 playlist

These smoker's anthems cross multiple genres, from rock and jazz to country and conjunto.

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Kacey Musgraves on Making โ€œReal-Ass Country Musicโ€ with Willie Nelson

The singer-songwriter talks about โ€œAre You Sure,โ€ getting her granddad into Willieโ€™s poker game, and a gift Willie gave her that sheโ€™ll never smoke.

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Red Hot Chili Peppers added to New Orleans Jazz Fest lineup

Organizers of this year's New Orleans Jazz Fest say the band Red Hot Chili Peppers has been added to the lineup of the 2022 event.

From Garden Gnomes to Willie Nelsonโ€™s Likeness, the Sculptures of Port Aransas Sandfest Never Disappoint

This weekend marks the 25th anniversary of the annual spring event, the largest native-sand sculpture competition in the United States.

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Willie Nelson and wife had ballot applications rejected under Texas' GOP-championed voting law

The music legend faced the same ID confusion that led Texas to reject 23,000 ballots under the new law.

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Willie Nelson, wife struggled to vote absentee in Texas primary

Country music legend Willie Nelson couldnโ€™t just sit around if he wanted to vote in the March primary in Texas.

Back in Luck: Willie Nelsonโ€™s Annual Reunion Returns

Photos from this year's Luck Reunion, which welcomed back attendees for the first time since 2019.

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Bobbie Nelson, sister of country music legend Willie Nelson, dies at 91

Bobbie Nelson, the older sister of country music legend Willie Nelson and longtime pianist in his band, has died.

Willie Nelsonโ€™s shows in San Antonio next month canceled due to COVID-19 concerns

County music legend Willie Nelson has canceled two of his performances in San Antonio next month due to COVID-19 concerns.

The Story Behind the Story: โ€œThe Coming of Redneck Hip,โ€ November 1973

A pair of Texas Monthly writers chronicle an emerging scene that would end up defining a city and changing American music forever.

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Willie Nelson's Farm Aid wants you to know your "Made in USA" beef may have been raised in Brazil

Organization behind annual benefit concerts urges support for bipartisan legislation to help American cattle ranchers.

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Lionel Richie to receive Gershwin Prize for pop music

Lionel Richie will be honored all night long for his musical achievements.

Willie Nelson set to perform in San Antonio next year

County music legend Willie Nelson is making his way around Texas next year and he has not one, but two performances in San Antonio.

George Strait, Willie Nelson to perform at Moody Center grand opening in April 2022

The King of Country, George Strait, will perform at the grand opening of the Moody Center in Austin in April 2022.

New this week: 'Clickbait,' Sturgill Simpson and Addison Rae

This weekโ€™s new entertainment releases include a Sturgill Simpson's concept album called โ€œThe Ballad of Dood & Juanitaโ€ and TikTok star Addison Rae making her acting debut in a gender-flipped remake of the 1999 Freddie Prinze Jr and Rachael Leigh Cook teen comedy โ€œSheโ€™s All That.โ€.

Analysis: Texas, the bellwether state

A number of the top issues facing the country โ€” mask mandates, voting, immigration โ€” have something in common: Texas.

Photos: Her Hatbands Add That Personal Touch

She now runs her family business, but Joella Gammage Torres of Texas Hatters still enjoys the craft she learned as a teen.

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Granddaughter Keeps Family Tradition Alive at Texas Hatters

Joella Gammage Torres uses the same tools as her grandfather and father at the celebrated hat shop in Lockhart.

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These 7 old-school Texas dance halls (still in operation!) are an absolute must for your bucket list

Thereโ€™s history all over the world, but the history in Texas is unique, and lucky for us, some of it is still around to enjoy.

โ€˜Vote them outโ€™: Willie Nelson headlines Texas protest rally

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) โ€” Country music legend Willie Nelson led more than a thousand spectators in singing "vote them out" Saturday from the steps of the Texas Capitol during a rally wrapping up a four-day march in support of Democratic state legislators who bolted for Washington two weeks ago to block GOP-backed voting restrictions.

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New this week: 'The Suicide Squad,' 'Vivo' and Streisand

This weekโ€™s new entertainment releases include a new collection of previously unreleased songs from Barbra Streisand and the new Netflix animated movie, โ€œVivo,โ€ in which Lin-Manuel Miranda is a voice actor and provides original songs.

'Vote them out': Willie Nelson headlines Texas protest rally

Country music legend Willie Nelson led more than a thousand spectators in singing โ€œvote...

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Willie Neslon helps close out march for voting rights in Texas

Nelson helped close out the rally with a short set, which included the 88-year-old's 2018 song, "Vote 'Em Out."

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'Vote them out': Willie Nelson headlines Texas protest rally

Hundreds of people packed the steps of the Texas Capitol at a protest rally to make the end of a four-day march in support of voting rights.

'Vote them out': Willie Nelson headlines Texas protest rally

Country music legend Willie Nelson led more than a thousand spectators in singing โ€œvote them outโ€ Saturday from the steps of the Texas Capitol during a rally wrapping up a four-day march in support of Democratic state legislators who bolted for Washington two weeks ago to block GOP-backed voting restrictions. Families with lawn chairs spread out across the sprawling Capitol greens in Austin. Clergy, politicians, constituents and musicians all spoke out about the proposals to impose voter ID requirements, limit ballot drop boxes and mail voting, and strip local officials of their election authority.

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Willie Nelson to perform at Austin voting rights rally

The Red Headed Stranger is serious about voting rights.

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New Coldplay album coming, Alison Krauss joins bluegrass HOF

British rock band Coldplay are headed out of this world with a new cosmic-themed album called โ€œMusic of The Spheres,โ€ scheduled to drop on Oct. 15.

Texas Dems receive financial help from Beto Oโ€™Rourke, Willie Nelson

WASHINGTON โ€“ With financial help from the likes of Willie Nelson and Beto O'Rourke, and moral support from the White House, Democrats from the Texas Legislature spent their second full day on the lam pleading for congressional help on voting rights.

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14 Events to Celebrate the Fourth of July in Texas

From mud bogging to fireworks, get into the spirit of Independence Day with these in-person festivities across Texas

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EXCLUSIVE: Willie Nelson Shares โ€œDear Texasโ€ Letter From His New Book

Co-author and longtime friend Turk Pipkin reveals the genesis of "Willie Nelsonโ€™s Letters to America"

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New this week: 'In the Heights,' 'Loki' and 'Infiniteโ€

This weekโ€™s new entertainment releases include the much-anticipated debut of Lin-Manuel Mirandaโ€™s โ€œIn the Heights,โ€ a sweaty, vibrant musical about a close-knit Washington Heights neighborhood.

George Chambers backed touring stars and lost band members to them too

San Antonio singer-guitarist George Chambers played his first gig at Flooreโ€™s Country Store in 1952 and hasnโ€™t stopped since. โ€œIโ€™ve been doing this since I...

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Sheryl Crow on โ€˜Crazy,โ€™ Patsy Cline, and the Dream of Writing a Standard

Crow talks about one of the most iconic songs ever written, her collaborations with Willie, and that time Nelson tried to pass a joint to her dad backstage.

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Ziggy Marley happy to be part of Earth Day concert

The pandemic canโ€™t stop Ziggy Marley from celebrating the Earth.

Country music icon Willie Nelson pens new book

During a Zoom interview from his home in Maui recently, Willie Nelson discussed his life off the road for the past year as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Latest: Astros to allow 50% capacity for games in April

Houston hosts 14 games in April -- Oakland and Detroit visit for three each, the Los Angeles Angels and Seattle play four times. ___The Charlotte Hornets will allow approximately 5,000 fans to attend NBA home games beginning March 26 against Miami, or about 25% percent of the Spectrum Centerโ€™s seating capacity. Thatโ€™s a 10% increase from the 3,000 fans that were allowed to attend home games beginning March 13. ___The Preakness will be run in front of a limited capacity of 10,000 fans at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore on May 15. AdSince the pandemic was declared in March 2020, the Ad Council has mobilized the industry to launch a multi-pronged communications effort to combat COVID-19.

That time when Willie Nelson made an album just to pay his IRS debt

Willie Nelson owed millions in taxes, so the IRS came up with an idea to help.

New this week: Billie Eilish, Billie Holiday and Superman

This combination photo shows promotional art for Billie Eilish: The World's a Little Blurry, a documentary debuting Friday on Apple TV+, from left, The United States vs. Billie Holiday," premiering Friday on Hulu and Superman & Lois," a new series premiering Tuesday on The CW. (AppleTV+/Hulu/The CW via AP)Hereโ€™s a collection curated by The Associated Pressโ€™ entertainment journalists of whatโ€™s arriving on TV, streaming services and music platforms this week. Adโ€” Based on Johann Hariโ€™s 2015 book, โ€œChasing the Scream: The First and Last Days of the War on Drugs,โ€ Lee Daniels' โ€œThe United States vs. Billie Holidayโ€ chronicles the legendary jazz singer's addiction and activism. Andra Day, who's nominated for a Golden Globe, plays Holiday in the biopic, which premieres Friday on Hulu. ET at the Amazon Music Twitch channel and will feature music from the groupโ€™s new album, โ€œLife Rolls On,โ€ released on Feb. 12.

After 47 years KSAT legend Paul Venema announces retirement in 2021

SAN ANTONIO โ€“ From the courtroom to Willie Nelsonโ€™s tour bus, for almost five decades Paul Venema has been capturing KSAT viewers with his stories. โ€œI fell in love with the legal system and thatโ€™s what I enjoy most,โ€ Venema said. Willie Nelson and KSAT Reporter Paul VenemaWhile viewers will miss seeing him on-air, his KSAT colleagues will miss him, too. KSAT viewers have witnessed his professionalism and journalistic excellence, but I also appreciate his friendship. Paul Venema, Isis Romero and Steve Spriester (KSAT)โ€œIn a world where itโ€™s all about relationships, Paul has been able to develop great relationships inside the station and across the community.

Charley Pride overcame racial barriers as country music star

And he did it by winning over millions of country music fans. Until the early 1990s, when Cleve Francis came along, Pride was the only Black country singer signed to a major label. โ€œThen it was โ€˜first Negro country singer;โ€™ then โ€˜first Black country singer.โ€™ Now Iโ€™m the `first African-American country singer.โ€ฒ Thatโ€™s about the only thing thatโ€™s changed. Throughout his career, he sang positive songs instead of sad ones often associated with country music. Even a country singer,โ€ said country singer Rissi Palmer on Twitter.

Outlaw country artist Billy Joe Shaver dead at 81

FILE - Artist Billy Joe Shaver poses backstage following his concert "Billy Joe Shaver presented by WMOT/Roots Radio" at City Winery Nashville in Nashville, Tenn. on April 1, 2017. (Photo by Laura Roberts/Invision/AP, File)NASHVILLE, Tenn. โ€“ Outlaw country singer songwriter Billy Joe Shaver, who wrote songs like โ€œHonky Tonk Heroes,โ€ โ€œI Been to Georgia on a Fast Trainโ€ and โ€œOld Five and Dimers Like Me,โ€ has died He was 81. His big break came when Jennings recorded several of Shaver's songs for his 1973 album โ€œHonky Tonk Heroes," which helped popularize the outlaw country genre and turn the maverick country artists into legends. "There werenโ€™t another other way to be/For lovable losers, no account boozers/And honky tonk heroes like me," Shaver wrote in the title track. Shaver wrote songs that were covered by Elvis Presley, Patty Loveless, George Jones, Tex Ritter, Tennessee Ernie Ford and John Anderson.

Trailblazer Charley Pride to get lifetime achievement award

NASHVILLE, Tenn. โ€“ Trailblazing country music star Charley Pride will get a lifetime achievement award at the CMA Awards in November. 1 hits between the 1960s and 1980s, with songs like โ€œKiss An Angel Good Mornin'โ€ and โ€œIs Anybody Goin' to San Antone.โ€Pride, 82, will accept the Willie Nelson Lifetime Achievement Award on the CMA Awards on Nov. 11 on ABC. Pride was named CMA Entertainer of the year in 1971 and won male artist of the year in 1971 and 1972. He has three Grammy Awards and was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2000. Other recipients of the award include Nelson, Kenny Rogers, Johnny Cash, Dolly Parton and Kris Kristofferson.

Austin City Limits is taking place virtually in 2020 and itโ€™s free. Hereโ€™s the lineup

SAN ANTONIO โ€“ This year, you donโ€™t have to haul it from stage to stage to avoid missing a performer at Austin City Limits. Due to the coronavirus pandemic, ACL will be virtual and free this weekend, with performances from years past. The star-studded lineup includes Khalid, Willie Nelson, Twenty One Pilots, Billie Eilish, St. Vincent, Paul McCartney and The XX throughout three days. Performances will start at 7 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday, with the last performer set to begin between 11:15 p.m. and 12:10 a.m.ACL Fest 2020 starts tomorrow! In September, organizers promised a virtual weekend festival in lieu of in-person performances.

WATCH: Willie Nelson hosts 35th annual Farm Aid Concert

SAN ANTONIO โ€“ This year, Willie Nelson fans in San Antonio will have to go no further than their living room to attend the country music legendโ€™s 35th annual Farm Aid Concert. The show will be entirely virtual and available on Farm Aidโ€™s YouTube channel and multiple other platforms. You can watch the live event in the video below:The goal is to raise money for American farmers and to raise awareness of their plight. In addition to the performers, the show will showcase stories from farmers from across the country. Farm Aid has raised over $60 million to support programs that help farmers thrive.

Toots Hibbert, beloved reggae star, dead at 77

FILE - In this May 3, 2018 file photo, Toots Hibbert of Toots and the Maytals performs at the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival in New Orleans. Hibbert, frontman of Toots & the Maytals, had been in a medically-induced coma at a hospital in Kingston since earlier this month. Grammy nominations for Hibbert included best reggae album of 2012 for โ€œReggae Got Soulโ€ and best reggae album of 2007 for โ€œLight Your Light.โ€ Hibbert was ranked No. Married to his wife, Doreen, for nearly 40 years, Hibbert had eight children, including the reggae performers Junior Hibbert and Leba Hibbert. Frederick Nathaniel Hibbert ("Toots" was a childhood nickname) was born in May Pen, Parish of Clarendon.

Willie Nelsons July Fourth picnic is virtual in virus era

SPICEWOOD, Texas Willie Nelsons annual Fourth of July Picnic is going ahead this year, but to reduce concerns about the coronavirus the event will be virtual. Other performers expected to play include Sheryl Crow, Ziggy Marley, Steve Earle and Nelsons fellow Texas-based singers Lyle Lovett, Robert Earl Keen and Kinky Friedman. Some of the artists will perform at Nelsons Luck Ranch in Spicewood, northwest of Austin. Nelsons event started in 1972 and has been held most years since, moving around Texas and occasionally outside the Lone Star State. First Rose of Spring features two new tunes plus Nelsons take on songs by Toby Keith and Chris Stapleton.

New this week: Willie Nelson, Nick race special, 'Hamilton'

This cover image released by Legacy Recordings shows "First Rose of Spring," the latest album by WIllie Nelson, available on July 3. The PG-13 film was shot in summer 2016 over two Hamilton performances with the original cast, and it comes complete with an intermission. The legend Willie Nelson will release his 70th studio album, First Rose of Spring, on Friday. AP Music Editor Mesfin FekaduTELEVISIONAlicia Keys hosts Kids, Race and Unity, a Nick News special aimed at helping children understand the crisis facing America. The special debuts 7 p.m. EDT Monday on Nickelodeon, TeenNick, and Nicktoons and online on sites including Nickelodeon YouTube.

Willie Nelson and Robert Earl Keen set to perform during virtual fundraiser for Joe Biden on Monday

SAN ANTONIO Willie Nelson and Robert Earl Keen are taking part in former Vice President Joe Bidens virtual fundraiser event on Monday. Other special guests include Julin Castro, Beto ORourke, and Cecile Richards, the daughter of former Texas Governor Anne Richards. Texas artists will be in Rangers lot for drive-in concertsThe event with Biden will begin at 4:15 p.m. and tickets range from $250 to $100,000. Recently, Nelson has moved some of his upcoming shows to virtual events due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The upcoming Willie Nelsons 4th of July Picnic will move online.

Willie Nelson Releases Video Urging Texans to Help Food Banks During Coronavirus Pandemic

click to enlarge Facebook / Willie NelsonJust call him Saint Willie.In addition to staging a free online festival last month to watch in quarantine followed by a 4/20 "Come and Take It" livestreamed variety show yesterday Texas music legend Willie Nelson has released an online video urging fans to help out the state's food banks during the pandemic. "First of all, I hope all of you are staying safe," the 86-year-old singer says to the camera while flanked by sons Micah and Lukas Nelson. "As photos of vehicles lined up at the San Antonio Food Bank flash onscreen, the singer's two sons explain the growing crisis of food insecurity. "If you're in a position to help your community and Texas, food banks need you now more than ever," Micah says. "Demand for food has skyrocketed, and there are no longer enough volunteers to get the food to people who need it.

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Willie Nelson makes food bank plea

SAN ANTONIO โ€“ The San Antonio Food Bank got a welcome assist from country music icon Willie Nelson and his sons recently. A Public Service Announcement from Nelson began with him addressing his fans. โ€œI hope all of you are safe and if youโ€™re in a high-risk group, please donโ€™t take any chances,โ€ Nelson said. โ€œYour community and Texas food banks need you now more than ever beforeโ€ Nelsonโ€™s son Micah said. โ€œDemand for food has skyrocketed and there are no longer enough volunteers.โ€San Antonio Food Bank holds mega distribution at AlamodomeLukas Nelson and his band, The Promise of the Real, have also temporally stopped touring.

Willie Nelson to take part in โ€˜Come and Toke Itโ€™ variety show on 4/20

Willie Nelson is doing what he does best on 4/20 by taking part in the โ€œCome and Toke Itโ€ variety show Monday. The show, which will be livestreamed, will celebrate cannabis in an entertaining and educational environment, according to the Luck Reunion website. WATCH: Willie Nelson cries on stage during Houston Rodeo performanceThe show will start at 4:20 p.m. and last for 4 hours and 20 minutes. Along with the show, Willie Nelson has started the โ€œCome and Toke It Pass Left Challenge.โ€The challenge encourages others to create videos passing โ€œwhatever toking material of your choiceโ€ to the left. Back in November, Nelson told KSATโ€™s Paul Venema that he was no longer smoking marijuana due to breathing issues, but hasnโ€™t stopped using cannabis.

Texas Music Legend Willie Nelson and Others Playing a Free Online Concert Tonight

Trust Willie Nelson to help us make it through tough times.The legendary Lone Star State musician was planning to hold his annual Luck Reunion "anti-festival" this week at his ranch in Luck, Texas. It's streamable via the Luck Reunion website and Facebook page , along with Twitch.TVWere keeping you informed...and its what we love to do. From local politics and culture to national news that hits close to home, San Antonio Current has been keeping San Antonio informed for years. Its never been more important to support local news sources. If quality journalism is important to you, please consider a donation to San Antonio Current.

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WATCH: Willie Nelson cries on stage during Houston Rodeo performance

HOUSTON โ€“ Closing out night two of the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, Willie Nelson delivered an outstanding performance in front of more than 70,000 fans on Armed Forces Appreciation Day. I canโ€™t believe I just saw Dr. James Allison play on stage with Willie Nelson!! Total surprise pic.twitter.com/ZBJ4aIJgBe โ€” Luis Valencia (@Luis_E_Valencia) March 5, 2020The singer was also joined on stage by his son Lukas Nelson. 1) Tonight, I watched Willie Nelson perform at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. Willie Nelson the GOAT!๐Ÿ pic.twitter.com/briI2c498Q โ€” Noah Outlaw (@OutlawNoah) March 5, 2020Willie Nelson shed a tear after singing โ€œAlways On My Mindโ€ at the Houston Rodeo.

That time when Willie Nelson made album just to pay IRS debt

Two years earlier, the Internal Revenue Service seized Nelsonโ€™s assets after claiming he owed $16 million, a result of Nelson and his accountants going years without paying taxes. So the IRS struck a deal with Nelson and allowed him to record an album with the specific purpose of paying off his debt. Nelson then recorded the album, โ€œThe IRS Tapes: Whoโ€™ll Buy My Memories,โ€ a compilation of his past hits. The original arrangement by the IRS was for Nelson to sell four million copies of the album to pay off his debt, but only $3.6 million total was raised from the album. Ultimately, Nelson paid off the remaining $9 million he owed and his debt was satisfied.

'On the Farm Again' Woman makes hay replica of Willie Nelson

In this Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2019 photo, a hay bale sculpture called Will-Hay Nelson stands in a field on Tolers Ferry Road in Huddleston, Va. (Emily Elconin/The News & Advance via AP)HUDDLESTON, VA โ€“ Country singer Willie Nelson frequently sings about traveling and seeing things he may never see again. Chances are he had never before encountered a 15-foot-tall hay sculpture of himself โ€” guitar and iconic pigtail braids included โ€” like the one a Virginia woman recently created. Huddleston native Beth Bays has been making giant hay bale sculptures for the last eight years. But her latest work, โ€œWill-Hay Nelson," really struck a chord in the community upon its debut in November, Bays told news outlets. Seems like the hay sculpture may always be on his mind.

Willie Nelson says he's not smoking, but is still using pot

SAN ANTONIO, TX โ€“ Willie Nelson may have given up smoking, but he hasn't stopped using marijuana. While in San Antonio last week for two performances, the 86-year-old country music legend told KSAT TV that in an effort to take better care of himself, he no longer smokes. โ€œThat said," she said โ€œWillie does what he wants, when he wants, when it comes to smoking." One thing though Nelson won't be giving up is touring. โ€œThis is my home."

Willie Nelson says heโ€™s no longer smoking marijuana due to breathing issues

SAN ANTONIO โ€“ Midway through a sold out two night stand at the Majestic Theater here, country music icon Willie Nelson said that in spite of recent breathing related health issues, he has no plans to give up touring. โ€œI love the bus,โ€ he told KSAT TVโ€™s Paul Venema during a recent interview. โ€œI donโ€™t smoke anymore - take better care of myself,โ€ Nelson said. His health issues have generated rumors suggesting that he is near death. โ€œI donโ€™t give a (expletive deleted) Iโ€™m here, Iโ€™m glad to be here,โ€ and with a smile added โ€œIโ€™m lucky to be here.โ€

Willie Nelson Fast Facts

Here's a look at the life of Grammy Award-winning musician Willie Nelson. 1975 - Wins a Grammy for Best Country Vocal Performance, Male, for "Blue Eyes Crying In The Rain." 1978 - Wins a Grammy for Best Country Vocal Performance, Male, for "Georgia On My Mind." 1991 - Nelson releases the album, "The IRS Tapes: Who'll Buy My Memories?" February 12, 2017 - Wins a Grammy for Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album, for "Summertime: Willie Nelson Sings Gershwin."

Texas Legend Willie Nelson to Play Two Nights at San Antonio's Majestic Theatre

Willie Nelson really doesnt need much of an introduction.As a pioneer of outlaw country, 86-year-old Nelson is a living legend and one of the Lone Star States most revered singer-songwriters. From local politics and culture to national news that hits close to home, San Antonio Current has been keeping San Antonio informed for years. Its never been more important to support local news sources. If quality journalism is important to you, please consider a donation to San Antonio Current. Every reader contribution is valuable and so appreciated, and goes directly to support our coverage of critical issues and neighborhood culture.

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Five San Antonio Concerts to Get You Through the Rest of the 2010s

Were a month and a half away from finishing the shitstorm that was the 2010s. From local politics and culture to national news that hits close to home, San Antonio Current has been keeping San Antonio informed for years. Its never been more important to support local news sources. If quality journalism is important to you, please consider a donation to San Antonio Current. Every reader contribution is valuable and so appreciated, and goes directly to support our coverage of critical issues and neighborhood culture.

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Willie Nelson is on the road again, coming to San Antonio

SAN ANTONIO - Texas country music icon Willie Nelson is returning to San Antonio and will be playing at the Majestic Theatre on Nov. 25 and 26. Tickets for the show go on sale Friday at 10 a.m. and can be purchased at the Majestic Theatre Box Office, online at ticketmaster.com, or by phone at 800-982-2787. Willie Nelson releases new music video dedicated to his rescue horsesNelson's impressive career spans six decades with more than 200 albums, according to a press release. He is an author, actor and activist in addition to being a well-known country music star. Thats what keeps me goin," Nelson told KSAT 12's Paul Venema in August.

Willie Nelson and Family Return to San Antonio Next Month

click to enlarge Faceook / Willie NelsonWhat more can be said about Willie Nelson that we dont already know?The guy's a legend not just for his iconic outlaw country sound but for being one of the nation's most outspoken cannabis supporters for decades. And he also just seems like a nice dude, ya know?The Highwayman singer and Family will be returning to the Alamo City on November 25 and 26 for back-to-back shows at the Majestic Theatre.Releasing 200 albums across six decades and winning almost any award a musician can win, Nelson is the kind of living legend that you have to see at least once if not every time he swings through.

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Ken Burns on the love and loss of 'Country Music'

NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Ken Burns, the renowned documentarian known for bringing American history to vivid life, debuts his latest effort on Sunday, "Country Music." "We say about country music, 'Oh, it's about pickup trucks and good ole boys and hound dogs and six packs of beer.' "We tend to think of country music as one thing, but it's always been many things," says Burns. In Burns' view, the genre has also minted some of the finest songwriters in popular music, country or otherwise. That's country music."

Willie & Paul: A Unique Friendship

KSAT's Paul Venema and music legend Willie Nelson have been close friends for over 40 years. Copyright 2019 by KSAT - All rights reserved.

Thoroughbred racehorse prospects for sale in September at world's largest horse sale

LEXINGTON, KY - The world's largest sale of thoroughbred racing prospects is expected to kick off again Monday at Keeneland's September Yearling Sale. This year marks the 76th year the sale will take place with 4,644 yearlings expected to be sold through Sept. 22 when the sale ends. A yearling is a young horse, between 1 and 2 years old. Willie Nelson releases new music video dedicated to his rescue horsesThe 2018 sale saw a record-breaking $375 million in yearlings sold in 12 days. pic.twitter.com/sQ57I3F5Mu Keeneland Sales (@keenelandsales) September 5, 2019"Half-siblings to stakes winners Ms Bad Behavior, Cambria and Five Star General consigned to Keeneland September Sale," according to the press release.

Willie Nelson ready to get back on tour

BRIARCLIFF, Texas โ€“ Country music legend Willie Nelson will be back on tour in September following the cancellation of several shows in August. "A lot of shows in a row and Iโ€™d been stuck on that bus,โ€ Nelson told KSATโ€™s Paul Venema. Asked if he had seen a doctor, Nelson chuckled and said, "Went to one yesterday and he said, โ€˜Donโ€™t make any long-range plans.'' Seriously, he said, the checkup went well and, except for chronic breathing problems that heโ€™s had for decades, he is in good shape. Nelson turned 86 in April.

Willie Nelson ready to get back on tour

BRIARCLIFF, Texas - Country music legend Willie Nelson will be back on tour in September following the cancellation of several shows in August. "A lot of shows in a row and Id been stuck on that bus, Nelson told KSATs Paul Venema. Asked if he had seen a doctor, Nelson chuckled and said, "Went to one yesterday and he said, Dont make any long-range plans.'' Seriously, he said, the checkup went well and, except for chronic breathing problems that hes had for decades, he is in good shape. Nelson turned 86 in April.

Willie Nelson ready to go back on tour

Willie Nelson talks to KSAT's Paul Venema about going back on the road. Copyright 2019 by KSAT - All rights reserved.

Willie Nelson will resume tour in September after canceling shows due to breathing problem

Theo Wargo/Getty Images for Blackbird(CNN) - After canceling upcoming concerts over a health issue, Willie Nelson now plans to resume his tour. The country star had announced on Wednesday that he needed to cancel his tour, citing a breathing problem. "I'm sorry to cancel my tour, but I have a breathing problem that I need to have my doctor check out. I'll be back," Nelson wrote in a tweet. In 2018, Nelson canceled a performance at the Outlaw Music Festival, then pulled some shows from his tour.

Willie Nelson Cancels Tour Due to 'Breathing Problems'

Willie Nelson is putting his health first. Love, Willie, he wrote. Its unclear whether all of Nelsons remaining 30 tour dates are officially canceled or just those in the foreseeable future. This isnt the first time Nelson has struggled with breathing problems. RELATED CONTENT:Kacey Musgraves, Willie Nelson and More Country Stars to Honor Dolly PartonJessica Simpson Gives First Performance in Nine Years to Duet With Willie NelsonWillie Nelson Abruptly Ends Show Due to Breathing Problems

Willie Nelson brings Farm Aid 2019 to Wisconsin's dairy land

EAST TROY, Wis. - Willie Nelson, John Mellencamp, Neil Young and Dave Matthews will headline Farm Aid 2019 when the music and food festival visits Wisconsins struggling dairy country in September. Farm Aid said in Tuesdays announcement that the U.S. farming economy this year resembles how things were when Nelson founded Farm Aid in 1985. Farm Aid spokeswoman Jennifer Fahey told the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel that the choice of Wisconsin was partly a response to the states dairy crisis. The state lost almost 700 dairy farms last year and more than 300 so far this year. Farm Aid has raised $57 million to support family farms since 1985.

Country music legend Willie Nelson still making music, touring at 85

SAN ANTONIO โ€“ As his 85th birthday approached, Willie Nelson was asked whether he had big plans for the day. The consummate entertainer, Nelson scoffed at the idea of slowing down. RELATED: Willie Nelson talks about music, pot, politicsRELATED: 'Still Not Dead': Willie Nelson battling flu; illness forces cancellation of several concertsHis latest, titled โ€œLast Man Standingโ€, is an indirect reference to his age, and it acknowledges the passing of his friends, music legends Merle Haggard and Ray Price. Nelson says Sinatra is his favorite male singer. When he is not in the studio or on the road, Nelson spends time at his home in Maui.

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