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Willie Nelson's Audition for 'The Hobbit 2′ Will Give You Chills

Kyle Dowling — Sun, 05 May 2013 17:37:42 +0000

Step aside, Sir Ian McKellen. Your role as Gandalf is about to be taken by an unexpected enemy...famed country singer/songwriter, Willie Nelson! Careful! There's some adult language.

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Miranda Lambert Featured on Willie Nelson's Next Album

Sterling Whitaker — Sat, 20 Apr 2013 14:35:10 +0000

The ink is barely dry on the cover of Willie Nelson's most recent album release, 'Let's Face the Music and Dance.' But the legendary country star is already working on his next project, which he has been cutting in Nashville. The disc features duets with some of the top female vocalists in the world -- including Miranda Lambert.

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Willie Nelson Using Birthday Concert to Benefit West, Texas Victims

Christina Vinson — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 15:00:12 +0000

There are many country music artists who are reeling from the recent tragic explosion in West, Texas at the West Fertilizer Co. It hits especially close to home for the iconic Willie Nelson, as the accident happened in a town six miles south of his hometown of Abbott, Texas. The legend taking action and turning his 80th birthday celebration into a benefit concert for the West Volunteer Fire Department.

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Megadeth Recruit Willie Nelson for Collaboration?

Sterling Whitaker — Sun, 07 Apr 2013 22:00:29 +0000

Country music legend Willie Nelson is always up for a collaboration, but this one takes the cake. The 79-year-old music icon recently ran into Dave Mustaine -- the frontman for the thrash metal band Megadeth -- at a restaurant in Texas, leading to the metal guitarist suggest a guest appearance for Nelson on the group's upcoming album.

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Willie Nelson on Gay Marriage: 'I'd Never Marry a Guy I Didn't Like'

Christina Vinson — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 16:22:35 +0000

Willie Nelson may be approaching his 80th birthday, but he's still a spitfire with a whole lot to say -- and he's not afraid to speak his mind, especially when it's a cause he believes in. Nelson recently opened up on his views of the Supreme Court's consideration of gay rights and same-sex marriage, and he was his usual 'Shotgun Willie' self.

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Willie Nelson to Receive Honorary Doctorate From Berklee

Christina Vinson — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 21:00:33 +0000

Willie Nelson continues to show everyone that life can get even more rewarding as the years fly by. He's one of country music's greatest 'Heroes,' and it's fitting that with all his success and accomplishments, Nelson will receive an honorary doctor of music degree from the prestigious Berklee College of Music.

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Keith Urban Announces Date, Lineup for 2013 We're All for the Hall Benefit Concert

Cory Stromblad — Thu, 21 Feb 2013 15:49:21 +0000

Keith Urban will momentarily step away from his 'American Idol' duties to host his fourth-annual We're All for the Hall benefit concert, scheduled for April 16 at Nashville's Bridgetone Arena.

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Willie Nelson Sets Release Date for New 'Let's Face the Music and Dance' Album

Cory Stromblad — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 23:00:04 +0000

Willie Nelson is almost 80, but the country superstar will stay as relevant as ever with the release of 'Let's Face the Music and Dance,' a collection of one of the prolific entertainer's favorites. The project will include classics from a wide range of genres, including songs by Irving Berlin, Carl Perkins, Django Reinhardt and Spade Cooley.

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Willie Nelson to Share Musings From the Road in New Memoir

Sterling Whitaker — Wed, 26 Sep 2012 12:30:48 +0000

Willie Nelson is one of the most prolific and celebrated songwriters of his generation, and a musical and cultural icon as well. The legendary country performer is set to reveal some new stories and insights into his life and music with the upcoming publication of Roll Me Up and Smoke Me When I Die: Musings From the Road, which he will release on November 13 through William Morrow.

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Willie Nelson Hospitalized Saturday Before Colorado Fundraiser [POLL]

Todd Harding — Mon, 20 Aug 2012 10:38:17 +0000

County music legend Willie Nelson was hospitalized before a fundraiser in Castle Pines Village south of Denver on Saturday. Today our poll is about Willie.

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Willie Nelson Supports Occupy Wall Street

Billy Dukes — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 18:40:18 +0000

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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Dixie Chicks, Willie Nelson, and More Join October 17 Concert for Texas Fire Relief

Jeff Giles — Fri, 23 Sep 2011 20:54:55 +0000

Even as rescue workers continue to battle the wildfires that have raged through Texas throughout September, organizers are putting together a benefit to help pay for some of the more than $250 million worth of damage the fires have left behind.

Scheduled for October 17, ‘Fire Relief: The Concert for Central Texas’ has lined up an impressive array of artists and bands with roots in the Lone Star State, including the Dixie Chicks, Willie Nelson, and Lyle Lovett.

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Willie Nelson Wows Sold Out Crowd At UCCC

Todd Harding — Tue, 06 Sep 2011 10:58:24 +0000

Willie Nelson wowed the sold-out crowd at the Union Colony Civic Center in Greeley last night. Willie has been described as an icon, a living legend, a creative genius! He lived up to all of those titles last night. He may have lost a step or two over the years, but he still has it.

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Kenny Rogers, Willie Nelson Included in the 2011-2012 Lineup at Union Colony Civic Center

Todd Harding — Thu, 09 Jun 2011 10:06:35 +0000

Greeley's Union Colony Civic Center has done it again! They have an amazing lineup for 2011-2012. That lineup includes some some great country shows like Kenny Rogers, Willie Nelson, and Randy Travis. Season tickets go on sale on July 11th.

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True Grit Opens Wednesday- Today, Let's Talk 1979!

DaveJensen — Tue, 21 Dec 2010 23:08:06 +0000

True Grit has its Christmas opening starting tomorrow! Jeff Bridges stars as Rooster Cogburn in the remake of the 1969 classic. Jeff recently starred as Bad Blake in “Crazy Heart” – a great film about a washed out Country singer on his way back to relevance.

It was today back in 1979 however, when a legendary Country singer made his movie debut!

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