Willie Nelson

The Occupy Wall Street Movement has opened doors for people in all arenas to vent their frustrations about what they see as financial greed and the inequitable distribution of power. When it comes to the food sector, country star and Farm Aid president Willie Nelson has some apprehensions of his own about the dwindling opportunities for the family farmer, and he went public with these concerns today in a Huffington Post article titled 'Occupy the Food System.'

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Dan 'Bee' Spears, who served as the bassist in Wille Nelson's touring band for over 40 years and who played on several of the singer's crucial albums, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday (Dec. 8). Spears was 62.

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Country legend Willie Nelson has been forced to postpone back-to-back shows this week due to an unspecified illness. A statement on his website only explained Thursday night's postponement in Washington D.C., saying, "The show tonight at 9:30 Club has been postponed due to illness. All tickets will be honored for the new date once it is rescheduled. Check back soon for more details."

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Willie Nelson will sneak a new album into stores before the holiday shopping season begins. The country legend has recorded 14 classic hits from artists like Johnny Cash, George Jones and Merle Haggard. 'Remember Me, Vol. 1' will be available on Nov. 21.

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Willie Nelson is one of the first country stars to comment on the Occupy Wall Street protests, and the legend is giving the demonstrations a big thumbs up. Nelson wrote a poem that could be titled 'We're the Ones With the 99,' and along with his wife, recites it in the video below.

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A tour bus that Willie Nelson called his road home until 1999 is up for auction. USA Today reports that the 1986 Eagle 10 motor coach will be for sale on Sunday in Mississauga, Ontario in Canada.

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Willie Nelson has has been playing a new song called 'Roll Me Up and Smoke Me When I Die' at concerts recently, and one website claims it will be the title track of his new album. CelebStoner.com reports that the 'Roll Me Up and Smoke Me When I Die' album will hit stores in January.

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Tony Bennett's new 'Duets II' album -- including duets with Carrie Underwood, Faith Hill and Willie Nelson -- is now streaming at NPR, with the exception of his work with Lady Gaga. It's the first chance to hear Hill join Bennett on 'The Way You Look Tonight' and Nelson on 'On the Sunny Side of the Street.'

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Chipotle is taking things back to the start with farm-fresh meats and produce, and -- as previously reported -- Willie Nelson is jumping on board to help. In a long-form 2011 Chipotle commercial titled 'Back to the Start,' the Mexican grill chain pushes the idea of cultivating a better world for a sustainable future while Nelson's cover of the Coldplay track, 'The Scientist,' plays in the background.

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Willie Nelson is country music's best friend to American sustainable farming, and once again he's offered his voice to raise money toward that cause. The country legend recently recorded 'The Scientist' by British rock band Coldplay for the soundtrack to a short movie called 'Back to the Start.'

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