The 2012 Billboard Summit is adding some popular -- and even a little bit surprising -- names to its roster. Billboard announced that laid country legend Willie Nelson and rising star Luke Bryan will be joining the summit.
On April 20, a bronze sculpture of Willie Nelson will be unveiled in Austin, Texas at 4:20PM. If you know anything about Nelson's, um, recreational choices, the date and time choice won't even make you raise an eyebrow. In fact, it's an all-out nod to Nelson's reputation as a major stoner.
April 10, 2012 Much like Johnny Cash on 'Hurt,' Willie Nelson makes fans aware of his fragile mortality with an evocative cover of Pearl Jam's 'Just Breathe.' The famous country singer is joined by his son Lukas on this first listen of music from the upcoming 'Heroes' album. Together, they silence the room. Only a stone will keep from fighting tears after a few listens.
As the president of Farm Aid, it's no secret that Willie Nelson is a supporter of family farmers across the nation, and the country legend also recently spoke up in support of the Occupy Wall Street movement. But there's another -- perhaps less championed -- cause that Nelson cares deeply about, and that's making sure animals have a good home and are treated well. The 'Always on My Mind' singer recently rescued two neglected horses from an abusive environment.
Willie Nelson is an American music icon that is known the world over for his unique voice, poignant songwriting, daring multi-genre musical collaborations, unforgettable movie and television roles, and his dedicated support of the American farmer. As a songwriter, Nelson goes down in history as one of the greatest composers of all time.
Willie Nelson just announced that he'll be dropping his highly anticipated 'Heroes' album May 15 with Legacy Recordings. The record will feature a variety of talents from within and beyond the country genre -- names like Snoop Dogg, Kris Kristofferson, Merle Haggard, Billy Joe Shaver, Sheryl Crow, Jamey Johnson, Lukas Nelson and Micah Nelson.
To celebrate what would have been Johnny Cash's 80th birthday (Feb. 26), a host of country stars are banding together to bring a great tribute show to the legendary Austin City Limits TV show. The artists will be performing live at Austin’s Moody Theatre with a special tribute show titled 'We Walk The Line: A Celebration of the Music of Johnny Cash.' Organizers of the show just announced today that the two newest additions to the already impressive April 20 lineup are Willie Nelson and Sheryl Crow.
February 6, 2012 Do you remember Super Bowl XXXVIII? You know, the one where Janet Jackson had a wardrobe malfunction and Willie Nelson led the New England Patriots to victory over Toby Keith's Carolina Panthers? Nelson's throwing mechanics are unconventional to say the least, but he seems to get the job done. How did he get a helmet over that black cowboy hat?
February 2, 2012 In the early '90s, Willie Nelson learned he owed the IRS millions of dollars because his accountants hadn't been paying his taxes for years. The amount was lowered to $16 million, but the singer stil
As previously reported, Willie Nelson is rallying behind the Occupy Wall Street protests. While many country artists have kept mum about their thoughts on the movement, Nelson posted a video in October of him and his wife reciting a poem they wrote in favor of Occupy.
