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Willie Nelson, Darius Rucker Awarded Honorary Doctorates
It proved an interesting weekend for higher education in country music circles last weekend, as country stars Willie Nelson and Darius Rucker both became honorary doctors of music.
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Willie Nelson Audition Tape for ‘The Hobbit’ [VIDEO]
Occasionally late night t.v. makes me laugh out loud, and this time it was Conan O'Brien with an audition tape of Willie Nelson trying out for the part of Gandalf in The Hobbit.
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Willie Nelson Celebrates 80th Birthday With ‘CMT Crossroads’ Special
Iconic country musician Willie Nelson will celebrate his 80th birthday on April 30. He marked the special occasion by taping a special for CMT in Nashville last week. Nelson was joined by an all-star roster for a special episode of CMT Crossroads titled 'Willie Nelson and Friends from Third Man Records.'
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Miranda Lambert Featured on Willie Nelson’s Next Album
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
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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Willie Nelson and Family, ‘Let’s Face the Music and Dance’ – Album Stream
Willie Nelson's 80th birthday celebration begins with the release of a new album on April 16. The country music legend will reveal 'Let's Face the Music and Dance,' which you can listen to in full in advance with this online stream on Taste of Country.
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Megadeth Recruit Willie Nelson for Collaboration?
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’
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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Keith Urban Announces Date, Lineup for 2013 We’re All for the Hall Benefit Concert
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 Spoofs Blake Shelton, Beyonce With Humorous Tour Announcement
Country music legend Willie Nelson spoofs reigning CMA Entertainer of the Year Blake Shelton and pop star Beyonce in a comical new post on his website announcing the 2013 Old Farts and Jacka-- Tour -- a clear reference to Shelton's recent comments that drew the ire of country star Ray Price.
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Willie Nelson on Marijuana and Family [VIDEO]
Willie Nelson is more than just a fan of the marijuana, he LOVES it! Willie's autobiography is called, 'Roll Me Up and Smoke Me When I'm Gone'... not a lot of gray area there.
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Willie Nelson on President Obama: ‘I’ll Probably Vote for Him’
The legendary Willie Nelson may have endorsed Libertarian candidate Gary Johnson in the 2012 presidential race, but when it comes down to a choice between President Obama and his Republican challenger, Mitt Romney, it looks like the entertainer has chosen to go with the incumbent president.