Willie Nelson News & Posts

The First (but Not Last) Country Award Show This Week

Wed, 07 Nov 2007

Nashville gets a little more country this week starting with last night's Broadcast Music Inc. Country Awards. Jessica Simpson was out (in a kinda revealing dress) to help honor her friend Willie Nelson who received the night's Icon Award. Carrie Underwood and Sheryl Crow both went with black dresses, but nei...

Deana Carter

Thu, 20 Sep 2007

Hey all. I read that Deana Carter has a new EP out and full album coming out October 9th called �The Chain� and Willie Nelson is joining Deana for a new version of �On the Road Again�!!I am really looking forward to this album. There are some serious guest artists all over this record. Willie Nelson, Dolly Pa...

Simpson And Nelson Reunite For Film Role

Fri, 29 Dec 2006

JESSICA SIMPSON and her DUKES OF HAZZARD co-star WILLIE NELSON are teaming up again on the big screen for the film BLONDE AMBITION.The movie is a remake of the 1988 hit WORKING GIRL, which starred MELANIE GRIFFITH and HARRISON FORD.In the new film, the country crooner will graduate from his Dukes of Hazzard r...

Music Review: Maybe Willie Nelson Is Too Prolific

Tue, 25 Aug 2009 04:03:34

starpulse.com - Willie Nelson is one of music's greatest - few can argue that. His popularity crosses genres, entertainment mediums and socio-economic boundaries.

Music Review: Maybe Willie Nelson Is Too Prolific

Tue, 25 Aug 2009 04:03:08

starpulse.com - Willie Nelson is one of music's greatest - few can argue that. His popularity crosses genres, entertainment mediums and socio-economic boundaries.

Jones' Fears Over Nelson Duet

Tue, 11 Aug 2009 11:02:04

pr-inside.com - NORAH JONES had reservations about recording wintery love song BABY, IT’S COLD OUTSIDE with grizzled country icon WILLIE NELSON - because she feared the duet would be "creepy".The 30-year-old singer teamed up with the 76 year old for the track on Nelson’s upcoming American Classic standards album, and admits the 46-year age difference between the

Mellencamp, Dylan & Nelson Tour Planned

Sat, 21 Mar 2009 03:02:11

pr-inside.com - Folk icon JOAN BAEZ has let slip details about a top secret JOHN MELLENCAMP, BOB DYLAN and WILLIE NELSON tour by asking the JACK & DIANE singer if the reports are true during a live show.Baez spotted Mellencamp in the audience at a show in Bloomington, Indiana this week (ends20Mar09) and asked him, "Are you

Nelson In Fine Form On 'willie And The Wheel'

Tue, 03 Feb 2009 03:37:27

starpulse.com - These are tunes for tough times: Willie Nelson singing Western Swing is bound to bring a smile. The genre became popular during the Depression and still has plenty of life, as "Willie and the Wheel" shows.

Wexler's Swansong Album Is Nelson Masterpiece

Tue, 13 Jan 2009 09:07:12

pr-inside.com - Late Atlantic Records boss JERRY WEXLER’s final album was a collaboration between country legend WILLIE NELSON and Americana group ASLEEP AT THE WHEEL.As Willie And The Wheel, the "western swing" album will hit stores in early February (09).The collaborative album was originally suggested by record producer Wexler in the 1970s, when Nelson briefly recorded for

Woolard Sought Willie Nelson Inspiration For Biggie Biopic

Mon, 08 Dec 2008 07:09:47

pr-inside.com - Hollywood newcomer JAMAL WOOLARD found an unlikely guardian angel as he fought for the lead role in the upcoming NOTORIOUS B.I.G. biopic NOTORIOUS - WILLIE NELSON.The rapper/actor was trying to find an edge over the other hopefuls auditioning for the part, when he read that Biggie, real name Christopher Wallace, was a closet fan of

Willie Nelson Appeals To Obama For Family Farmers

Mon, 10 Nov 2008 18:31:54

starpulse.com - Country star Willie Nelson has penned an open letter to U.S. President-elect Barack Obama asking for government support for family farmers.

Celebrities Contribute To Peta Book

Wed, 22 Oct 2008 18:30:03

starpulse.com - People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) founder Ingrid Newkirk has got some celebrity weight behind her new book - Willie Nelson, Kevin Bacon and Paul McCartney have written essays for it.

Peta Founder Gets Celebrity Help For New Book

Wed, 22 Oct 2008 03:04:17

pr-inside.com - People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals founder INGRID NEWKIRK has got some celebrity weight behind her new book - WILLIE NELSON, KEVIN BACON and SIR PAUL McCARTNEY have all written essays for it.One Can Make a Difference: How Simple Actions Can Change the World is a motivational book which offers insights into how individuals

Willie Nelson's Farm Aid To Help Hurricane Victims

Fri, 19 Sep 2008 18:43:39

starpulse.com - The farming charity organisation founded by Willie Nelson is to hand over $30,000 to the families worst hit by Hurricanes Ike and Gustav.

Farm Aid To Help Farmers Hurt By Ike, Gustav

Fri, 19 Sep 2008 18:36:11

starpulse.com - SOMERVILLE, Mass. (AP) - Farm Aid founder Willie Nelson says the organization will give $30,000 to groups that help family farmers in areas of Texas and Louisiana hit hardest by Hurricanes Ike and Gustav.

Farm Aid To Help Farmers Hurt By Ike, Gustav (ap)

Fri, 19 Sep 2008 03:50:58

rd.yahoo.com - AP - Farm Aid founder Willie Nelson says the organization will give $30,000 to groups that help family farmers in areas of Texas and Louisiana hit hardest by Hurricanes Ike and Gustav.

Nelson's Farm Aid To Hand Over Cash To Hurricane Victims

Fri, 19 Sep 2008 03:04:50

pr-inside.com - The farming charity organisation founded by WILLIE NELSON is to hand over $30,000 (£16,200) to the families worst hit by Hurricanes Ike and Gustav.Farm Aid bosses will hand over cash and supplies to those struggling in Texas and Louisiana.Nelson, a native Texan, announced the grants on Thursday (18Sep08).Farm Aid is America’s longest-running benefit concert. It

Matthew Mcconaughey On Baby Levi And Marriage!

Wed, 03 Sep 2008 03:58:39

theinsider.com - Although he calls Camila Alves the "love of my life," Matthew and the mother of his only child surprisingly have no plans to marry. Though it's not out of the question, he says there are no plans to wed, at least "not now." Matthew also speaks candidly about burying his baby's placenta after the birth. The actor says the story is true, but that he's surprised it's getting so much attention because the practice is so common in indigenous cultures. "You give back to the earth -- a lot of cultures do this," he says. "It becomes the most fertile land there is." Meanwhile, his new movie 'Surfer, Dude' with Woody Harrelson and Willie Nelson hits theaters this Friday.

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Record Producer Jerry Wexler Dies

Sat, 16 Aug 2008 03:45:42

starpulse.com - NEW YORK (AP) - Legendary record producer Jerry Wexler, who helped shape R&B music with influential recordings of Aretha Franklin, Ray Charles and other greats, and later made key recordings with the likes of Bob Dylan and Willie Nelson, has died, says his co-author, David Ritz. He was 91.

Willie Nelson & Wynton Marsalis Team Up For 'two Men With The Blues,' Out July 8

Thu, 19 Jun 2008 03:55:58

starpulse.com - The event was simply billed as "Willie Nelson Sings the Blues," but the historic two-night stand on January 12 and 13, 2007 at Jazz at Lincoln Center was far more than that.

Celebrity Birthdays, April 30

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 18:20:14

celebinsight.com - Happy Birthday To "Spider-Man 3" actress Kirsten Dunst (1982), Jamaican musician Barrington Levy (1964), Danish film director Lars von Trier (1956), film and TV actor Perry King (1948), "Running With Scissors" actress Jill Clayburgh (1944), pop singer Bobby Vee (1943), "Rocky" actor Burt Young (1940), and country legends Willie Nelson (1933) and Johnny Horton (1925; d. 1960).

Hiatt To Receive Lifetime Achievement Award

Sat, 26 Apr 2008 03:09:56

pr-inside.com - Veteran rocker JOHN HIATT is to be honoured by the Americana Music Association (AMA) with a lifetime achievement award for his songwriting.The Grammy-nominated star, 55, will join previous recipients of the accolade including Willie Nelson, Rodney Crowell and Billy Joe Shaver, when he is presented with the award on 18 September (08) at the Nashville,

Nelson Dreams Of Streisand Duet

Tue, 25 Mar 2008 03:08:54

pr-inside.com - Country legend WILLIE NELSON has one more dream he’d like to realise before he dies - a duet with BARBRA STREISAND.The singer has recorded with a number of top stars, but has yet to hit the studio with the ultimate diva.He says, "I’ve played music and sung with just about everybody I wanted to, except