Willie Nelson celebrated his 90th birthday last weekend with some of his talented friends and admirers —from Keith Richards to Billy Strings —at the Hollywood Bowl in L.A. Just a few days later, the iconic singer-songwriter also added to his accolades by becoming a newly elected member of the Rock …
Read More »Willie Nelson, Missy Elliott, Kate Bush, George Michael Lead Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2023 Class
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has officially announced this year’s inductees: Kate Bush, Sheryl Crow, Missy Elliott, George Michael, Willie Nelson, Rage Against the Machine, and the Spinners will join the class of 2023 in the Performer category. Chaka Khan, Al Kooper, and Bernie Taupin will receive the …
Read More »Keith Richards Surprises Fans at Willie Nelson's 90th Birthday Concert, Sings 'Live Forever' With Willie
With his signature one-liner — “It’s good to be here, it’s good to be anywhere” — Keith Richards emerged onstage at the Hollywood Bowl on Sunday night to sing with Willie Nelson at the second of the country legend’s two 90th birthday concerts. Together onstage, Richards, 79, and Nelson, 90 …
Read More »Watch Billy Strings and Willie Nelson Give the Live Debut of 'California Sober'
Billy Strings was seemingly all over the stage this weekend at the Willie Nelson 90th birthday concerts at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles. On Saturday, the bluegrass picker opened the show with “Whiskey River” and later joined Bob Weir for “Blue Eyes Crying in the Rain.” On Sunday, he …
Read More »Willie Nelson's 90th Birthday Concert: Weed, Well Wishes and Tons of Songs
On an overcast night inside the Hollywood Bowl on April 29, the crowd had barely found their seats when Billy Strings and the band launched into “Whiskey River” at 7 p.m. sharp. After all, this was Willie Nelson‘s 90th birthday bash — and no one wanted to waste time. The …
Read More »Billy Strings and Willie Nelson Tout the Benefits of Being 'California Sober' in New Collab
Billy Strings sings an ode to the high life in “California Sober,” a new duet featuring the great Willie Nelson. The song is Strings’ first release under his new deal with Reprise Records and arrives just in time for Nelson’s 90th birthday. “California Sober” is an up-tempo bluegrass tune that’s …
Read More »Willie Nelson Extends the 2023 Outlaw Music Festival Tour into the Fall
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. Willie Nelson’s Outlaw Music Festival Tour rides again in 2023. And this time, it’s a dual celebration: not only of music that colors outside the lines, but of …
Read More »Willie Nelson, Spoon, Ethel Cain Set for 2023 Luck Reunion
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. Willie Nelson and Family, Spoon, and Ethel Cain lead the lineup for the 2023 Luck Reunion, the annual event at Nelson’s ranch in Spicewood, Texas. The one-day show …
Read More »Willie Nelson Just Announced Some Epic 90th Birthday Shows
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. When Willie Nelson turns 90 years old on April 29, he’ll naturally do so on the road (again). The country music legend is the guest of honor at …
Read More »Willie Nelson's New Album Will Pay Tribute to a Legendary Nashville Songwriter
The prolific Willie Nelson, whose 2022 album A Beautiful Time was named one of Rolling Stone’s best country albums of the year, will release yet another new album: I Don’t Know a Thing About Love arrives March 3 via Legacy Recordings. I Don’t Know a Thing About Love doubles as …
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