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Willie Nelson Audition Tape for 'The Hobbit' [VIDEO]

Jeff Easterling — Wed, 01 May 2013 03:55:30 +0000

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. Be warned, you can’t dress Willie up like a wizard and not expect a couple of weed references… ( and the flaming [...]

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.

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. The iconic outlaw country singer, [...]

Willie Nelson To Perform In El Dorado, Arkansas on March 14

Mario Garcia — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 20:12:44 +0000

One of country music’s most iconic and legendary performer is coming to El Dorado, Ark., “Willie Nelson & Family Live” on Thursday, March 14 at the El Dorado Municipal Auditorium 7:30 p.m.This Texas native has been a staple in country music for generations. His career has spanned six decades. Nelson has recorded more than 200 [...]

Willie Nelson on Marijuana and Family [VIDEO]

Jeff Easterling — Tue, 27 Nov 2012 02:54:41 +0000

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. Willie sat down with Matt Lauer on ‘The Today Show’ last week to push his recent single with Snoop Dogg, ‘Roll [...]

Willie Nelson on President Obama: 'I'll Probably Vote for Him'

Sterling Whitaker — Mon, 05 Nov 2012 16:00:36 +0000

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.

Willie Nelson's 'Railroad Revival Tour' Cancelled

Jeff Easterling — Fri, 05 Oct 2012 21:47:15 +0000

Some pretty bad news for those hoping to catch Willie Nelson’s “Railroad Revival Tour”. The October shows have been cancelled. Lots of folks were looking forward to seeing Willie, Band of Horses, Jamey Johnson, and John Reilly & Friends. (John played Dewey Cox, in the movie “Walk Hard”), as the Railroad Revival Tour criss-crossed the [...]

Willie Nelson Cancels Show Due to Hospitalization

Jeff Easterling — Mon, 20 Aug 2012 04:57:37 +0000

Country legend Willie Nelson was forced to cancel his planned performance at a fundraiser in Castle Pines Village in Colorado on Saturday, August 18. The tireless singer and pot proponent, 79, reportedly pulled out of his appearance due to health problems. It’s not certain what health ailments Nelson was suffering from, but it was clearly [...]

Willie Nelson Covers Pearl Jam's Just Breathe [VIDEO]

Jeff Easterling — Wed, 16 May 2012 17:58:49 +0000

Willie Nelson just released his latest album ‘Heroes’, and he covers a Pearl Jam song on it. Willie performed “Just Breathe” on his radio channel the other day with his sons Lukas and Micah, and we have video. Willie plays guitar and shares lead vocals with Lukas…

Did Willie Nelson Get Stoned on April 20? [VIDEO]

Jeff Easterling — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 18:03:41 +0000

Don’t let the title fool you, of course Willie got stoned on 4/20, and everyday before that for the last hundred something years… but this is a different kind of ‘stoned’. Willie was on hand in Austin Texas April 20, at 4:20pm for the unveiling of a statue in his honor that now stands in [...]

Willie Nelson's New CD "Heroes" [Video]

Jeff Easterling — Sun, 18 Mar 2012 17:02:17 +0000

Willie Nelson has a new CD titled “Heroes” that will be dropping on May 15th. This is the album with “Roll Me Up and Smoke Me When I Die“. According to an article at CMT.com, the album will also have guest appearances by Snoop Dog, Jamey Johnson, Merle Haggard, Kris Kristofferson and others. Here’s some [...]

Willie Wants to Be Smoked When He Dies [Video]

Jeff Easterling — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 03:11:53 +0000

If there is one thing you can say about Willie, it’s that he has made his wishes clear. When he dies, he wants to be rolled up and smoked. Willie recently told Celebsmoker.com that the title of his next album will be, “Roll Me Up and Smoke Me When I Die”. Here’s video of Willie [...]

Carrie Underwood Duets With The Legendary Tony Bennett [VIDEO]

Mario Garcia — Tue, 20 Sep 2011 18:53:44 +0000

Musical icon Tony Bennett just turned 85 in August, his brand new album Duet’s II is in stores today and features a few country superstars.Carrie Underwood sings with the legendary Bennett on a song written in the early 20′s “It Had To Be You”, also Faith Hill sings “The Way You Look Tonight”. In addition [...]

A Judge Has Rejected Willie Nelson's Plea Agreement for Pot Possession

Jeff Easterling — Wed, 06 Jul 2011 16:59:21 +0000

Let’s face it… when WILLIE NELSON beat his last pot bust by paying a $500 fine, it seemed like he got away with it because he’s famous. And now the judge supervising the agreement between Willie and the prosecutor has said just that. She’s Judge Becky Dean-Walter of Hudspeth County, Texas, and on Friday she [...]

Willie Nelson's Country Throwdown Tour

Mario Garcia — Tue, 24 May 2011 17:29:46 +0000

Several country artists came together recently for the CMT Relief Concert to aid victims and families of the recent tornadoes that devastated Alabama. Taylor Swift has also donated a portion of her proceeds from one of her concerts to help out the cause as well.Now Willie Nelson has decided he wants to help out too, [...]

Willie Nelson's Endorsement for President

Jeff Easterling — Thu, 19 May 2011 19:54:56 +0000

As far as I’m concerned, the 2012 presidential race has officially begun. That’s because Willie Nelson has endorsed Republican candidate, and former New Mexico Governor, Gary Johnson. As you’d expect with Willie… it’s all about the weed. Johnson favors legalizing marijuana so who better to get the endorsement of Willie’s Teapot Party. But he didn’t [...]

Willie Nelson in Jamaica [Video]

Jeff Easterling — Thu, 12 May 2011 06:08:14 +0000

Ever since I saw this video on youtube, I have been racking my brain… “Why in the world would Willie Nelson be in Jamaica?” Great version of Jimmy Cliff’s “The Harder They Come”…

Willie Nelson Headlines Second Annual "Country Throwdown Tour"!

Jeff Easterling — Sat, 22 Jan 2011 18:00:15 +0000

Last year’s “Country Throwdown Tour” wasn’t exactly a ringing success. They had to cancel several dates due to low ticket sales and competition from other, more established tours… But these people are not quitters. They’re trying it again… and bringing in WILLIE NELSON to headline all the shows. The tour will launch May 27th in [...]