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Willie Nelson

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country outlaw country blues country pop singer-songwriter

Willie Nelson, celebrated as a pioneering figure in outlaw country, continues to be recognized for his enduring influence, with tributes marking the 65th anniversary of his breakthrough hit and the enduring legacy of songs like 'Stardust' and 'Crazy.' Upcoming events include a co-headlining tour with Neil Young and a live broadcast of Farm Aid 2026 on CNN featuring Nelson alongside John Mellencamp and Neil Young.

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Willie Nelson

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American Songwriter Jul 20

“I’ve Really Made It Now”: Shania Twain Lives Out Dream With Tiny Toronto Dive Bar Show

Shania Twain Harry Styles Conway Twitty Loretta Lynn Willie Nelson Waylon Jennings The Rolling Stones

2 articles Jul 20

Lily Meola Willie Nelson Jackson Browne Bob Rock Dasha Etta James Lukas Nelson

No Depression, The 13th Floor

American Songwriter Jul 19

On This Day in 1975, Country Music Lost the Singer Who Inspired Merle Haggard, Willie Nelson, George Jones, and “Perhaps the Biggest Supergroup of All Time”

Merle Haggard Willie Nelson George Jones Lefty Frizzell Roy Orbison George Strait Randy Travis Dwight Yoakam Keith Whitley

Blabbermouth Jul 19

AARON LEWIS Blasts Bands Who Rely On Backing Tracks During Concerts: 'It's Robbing The Person That Is Going To See A Live Show'

Aaron Lewis Staind Jeffrey Steele Bobby Pinson Travis Meadows George Jones Charlie Daniels

American Songwriter Jul 18

44 Years Ago Today, Willie Nelson Hit No. 1 With an Album Named After a Massive Hit Merle Haggard Turned Down

Willie Nelson Merle Haggard Paul Simon

American Songwriter Jul 17

“Is What I Call Midwest Mall-Crawler Music”: The Genre Evolution Neither Linda Ronstadt nor Tom Petty Could Get Behind

Linda Ronstadt Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers Dolly Parton Johnny Cash Willie Nelson

Atwood Magazine Jul 17

“Inspiration and Curiosity”: Dirtwire Turn Global Sound into a Universal Language

Dirtwire Monolink CloZee Femi Kuti Willie Nelson

Holler Jul 17

Willie Nelson Announces New Book ‘The Last Leaf’ in Honor of His Wife Annie

2 articles Jul 16

Shania Twain Josh Homme Angine de Poitrine Queens of the Stone Age Harry Styles Norah Jones System of a Down Dolly Parton Johnny Cash Willie Nelson

NME, RTBF – Musique

Americana UK Jul 16

Video: John Carter Cash “Pineapple John” – finding yourself in the sea’s reflection

John Carter Cash Loretta Lynn Elvis Costello Mavis Staples Sheryl Crow Kris Kristofferson Emmylou Harris

American Songwriter Jul 15

3 Country Songs From the 1970s With the Quirkiest Titles Ever

Bobby Bare Willie Nelson Jimmy Buffett

American Songwriter Jul 15

I Can’t Help Singing Along to These 7 Classic 1970s Country Songs (And Neither Can You)

Dolly Parton Waylon Jennings Willie Nelson Dottie West Tanya Tucker Glen Campbell

American Songwriter Jul 15

4 Songs That Will Turn Any Country-Pop Fan Into a Classic Country Lover

Dolly Parton Patsy Cline Willie Nelson Johnny Cash Kris Kristofferson George Strait

No Depression Jul 15

In The Deep End With Rodney Crowell

Rodney Crowell Guy Clark Emmylou Harris Rosanne Cash Vincent Neil Emerson Chely Wright Johnny Cash

American Songwriter Jul 14

Born 106 Years Ago Today in the Lone Star State, the “Den Mother of Music Row” Who Got Kris Kristofferson His First Hit

Kris Kristofferson Lefty Frizzell Jimmy Dean Johnny Cash Porter Wagoner The Beatles Mel Tillis

Billboard Jul 14

Jimmy Nichols, Nashville Session Musician and Touring Musical Director, Dead at 64

Faith Hill Reba McEntire Tim McGraw Keith Urban Carrie Underwood Lee Ann Womack

No Depression Jul 14

ALBUM REVIEW: Neon Moons Make Their Honky-Tonk Debut With 'Day Late & a Dollar Short'

Brooks & Dunn Willie Nelson Waylon Jennings Jerry Jeff Walker Dwight Yoakam

2 articles Jul 14

The Rolling Stones Paul McCartney The Cure Red Hot Chili Peppers Mick Jagger Keith Richards Ronnie Wood

franceinfo Culture – Musique, PopMatters

American Songwriter Jul 13

The Essential Trinity of 1970s Outlaw Country Albums

Waylon Jennings Willie Nelson Jessi Colter

American Songwriter Jul 13

The 5 Best Songs Willie Nelson Wrote for Other Artists (That He Should Have Kept for Himself)

Willie Nelson Merle Haggard Janie Fricke Mariah Carey Faron Young Patsy Cline

American Songwriter Jul 20

“I’ve Really Made It Now”: Shania Twain Lives Out Dream With Tiny Toronto Dive Bar Show

Shania Twain Harry Styles Conway Twitty Loretta Lynn Willie Nelson Waylon Jennings The Rolling Stones

American Songwriter Jul 19

On This Day in 1975, Country Music Lost the Singer Who Inspired Merle Haggard, Willie Nelson, George Jones, and “Perhaps the Biggest Supergroup of All Time”

Merle Haggard Willie Nelson George Jones Lefty Frizzell Roy Orbison George Strait Randy Travis Dwight Yoakam Keith Whitley

American Songwriter Jul 18

44 Years Ago Today, Willie Nelson Hit No. 1 With an Album Named After a Massive Hit Merle Haggard Turned Down

Willie Nelson Merle Haggard Paul Simon

Atwood Magazine Jul 17

“Inspiration and Curiosity”: Dirtwire Turn Global Sound into a Universal Language

Dirtwire Monolink CloZee Femi Kuti Willie Nelson

2 articles Jul 16

Shania Twain Josh Homme Angine de Poitrine Queens of the Stone Age Harry Styles Norah Jones System of a Down Dolly Parton Johnny Cash Willie Nelson

NME, RTBF – Musique

American Songwriter Jul 15

3 Country Songs From the 1970s With the Quirkiest Titles Ever

Bobby Bare Willie Nelson Jimmy Buffett

American Songwriter Jul 15

4 Songs That Will Turn Any Country-Pop Fan Into a Classic Country Lover

Dolly Parton Patsy Cline Willie Nelson Johnny Cash Kris Kristofferson George Strait

American Songwriter Jul 14

Born 106 Years Ago Today in the Lone Star State, the “Den Mother of Music Row” Who Got Kris Kristofferson His First Hit

Kris Kristofferson Lefty Frizzell Jimmy Dean Johnny Cash Porter Wagoner The Beatles Mel Tillis

No Depression Jul 14

ALBUM REVIEW: Neon Moons Make Their Honky-Tonk Debut With 'Day Late & a Dollar Short'

Brooks & Dunn Willie Nelson Waylon Jennings Jerry Jeff Walker Dwight Yoakam

American Songwriter Jul 13

The Essential Trinity of 1970s Outlaw Country Albums

Waylon Jennings Willie Nelson Jessi Colter

2 articles Jul 20

Lily Meola Willie Nelson Jackson Browne Bob Rock Dasha Etta James Lukas Nelson

No Depression, The 13th Floor

Blabbermouth Jul 19

AARON LEWIS Blasts Bands Who Rely On Backing Tracks During Concerts: 'It's Robbing The Person That Is Going To See A Live Show'

Aaron Lewis Staind Jeffrey Steele Bobby Pinson Travis Meadows George Jones Charlie Daniels

American Songwriter Jul 17

“Is What I Call Midwest Mall-Crawler Music”: The Genre Evolution Neither Linda Ronstadt nor Tom Petty Could Get Behind

Linda Ronstadt Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers Dolly Parton Johnny Cash Willie Nelson

Holler Jul 17

Willie Nelson Announces New Book ‘The Last Leaf’ in Honor of His Wife Annie

Americana UK Jul 16

Video: John Carter Cash “Pineapple John” – finding yourself in the sea’s reflection

John Carter Cash Loretta Lynn Elvis Costello Mavis Staples Sheryl Crow Kris Kristofferson Emmylou Harris

American Songwriter Jul 15

I Can’t Help Singing Along to These 7 Classic 1970s Country Songs (And Neither Can You)

Dolly Parton Waylon Jennings Willie Nelson Dottie West Tanya Tucker Glen Campbell

No Depression Jul 15

In The Deep End With Rodney Crowell

Rodney Crowell Guy Clark Emmylou Harris Rosanne Cash Vincent Neil Emerson Chely Wright Johnny Cash

Billboard Jul 14

Jimmy Nichols, Nashville Session Musician and Touring Musical Director, Dead at 64

Faith Hill Reba McEntire Tim McGraw Keith Urban Carrie Underwood Lee Ann Womack

2 articles Jul 14

The Rolling Stones Paul McCartney The Cure Red Hot Chili Peppers Mick Jagger Keith Richards Ronnie Wood

franceinfo Culture – Musique, PopMatters

American Songwriter Jul 13

The 5 Best Songs Willie Nelson Wrote for Other Artists (That He Should Have Kept for Himself)

Willie Nelson Merle Haggard Janie Fricke Mariah Carey Faron Young Patsy Cline

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