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Willie Nelson Gives Big to Devastated West, Texas Area Following Explosion

Christina Vinson — Fri, 17 May 2013 13:30:43 +0000

Willie Nelson has made a lasting and memorable contribution to country music, solidifying his status as an icon. At 80, he continues to make himself known — not only in music, but also as a kind heart. The singer recently turned his birthday bash into a benefit for the victims of last month’s West, Texas fertilizer [...]

Kenny Chesney, Willie Nelson + More to Join Zac Brown Band at the 2013 Southern Ground Music and Food Festival

Megan Pacella — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 21:49:54 +0000

After a great first run in Nashville last year, the Southern Ground Music and Food Festival will return to Music City September 27-28, 2013. Of course, Zac Brown Band will be back with a host of friends from country music and other genres to make this year's sensory experience even better.

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.

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.

New Country Music Releases – April 2013

Billy Dukes — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 21:50:07 +0000

New music's coming from Brad Paisley, Willie Nelson, Kenny Chesney, LeAnn Rimes, The Band Perry and Eric Church -- to name just a few.

Willie Nelson Releasing Record Store Day Exclusive

Sterling Whitaker — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 20:00:40 +0000

The legendary Willie Nelson is pitching in to support independent music retailers everywhere at the upcoming 2013 Record Store Day. The music icon will offer a vinyl exclusive of a song that pays sly tribute to his favorite pastime -- and just in time for his 80th birthday.

Track List For Chesney Album 'Life on a Rock'

Lynn Quale — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 16:42:27 +0000

Kenny Chesney’s new album ‘Life on a Rock’ hits store shelves April 30th and he just released the track list for the upcoming album. Not only will you find his first single ‘Pirate Flag’ on there but he also teamed up with Willie Nelson for one of the songs. In true Kenny fashion it looks [...]

Willie Nelson Is Toasted!

Matt Fallon — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 22:00:43 +0000

This a very creative way to launch your new online magazine. Whole Foods production team leader, Honey Thompson and her team toasted each of the 352 pieces of bread individually for the perfect color. Whole Food will present the piece at this years South by Southwest. Whole Foods new online-magazine Dark Rye launched today.

Country Classic Flashback Features Willie Nelson

Dick Nelson — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 13:49:08 +0000

Each Wednesday at 8 a.m. I join Cindy and Doug for Country Classic Flashback. We take a trip down memory lane to highlight a country legend. This week we are featuring Willie Nelson. Since the mid 1970′s, Willie Nelson has emerged as one of the most versatile and influential talents in country music. Through the [...]

Willie Nelson Spoofs Blake Shelton, Beyonce With Humorous Tour Announcement

Sterling Whitaker — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 17:22:17 +0000

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.

Willie Nelson, Little Big Town Booked for Jazz Fest 2013

Cory Stromblad — Sun, 27 Jan 2013 17:00:28 +0000

Willie Nelson and Little Big Town will represent country music proudly at the 2013 New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival, a two-weekend event that celebrates Louisiana’s musical culture with a diverse lineup of music’s biggest names. Nelson is scheduled to perform alongside his family band on May 3, with the ‘Tornado’ hitmakers slated to appear [...]

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.

Brad and Carrie Continue to Practice for CMA Awards [VIDEO]

Dave McCord — Wed, 24 Oct 2012 19:00:14 +0000

Every year ABC comes up with great promos for the CMA Awards with Brad and Carrie and I just love it that they can make fun of themselves. Here’s the latest promo. As we get ready for the big show on November 1st, the nerves are building for all the artists performing and potentially receiving [...]

Toby Keith's New Album Has a Release Date [AUDIO]

Ricky Woods — Wed, 29 Aug 2012 14:39:00 +0000

Nashville Kat says it’s called ‘Hope On The Rocks’ and it will be out November 13th. She also has an update on Willie Nelson’s health and reveals the country couple that has sold the most albums. Do you know who it is?

Willie Nelson on the Road Again After Health Scare

Megan Pacella — Mon, 20 Aug 2012 20:30:34 +0000

Willie Nelson gave his fans a major scare over the weekend when he canceled his Saturday night gig. Reports quickly surfaced that he was hospitalized because he was having trouble breathing, but fear not! The iconic country singer is back on the road again and he’s as fit as a fiddle.

There's a New Contender for American Idol Judge [AUDIO]

Ricky Woods — Mon, 20 Aug 2012 14:11:37 +0000

Brad Paisley may no longer be the Country artist American Idol wants for a judge but you can catch him on ‘Opening Act’ tonight, Miranda and Blake try to save some puppies and Taylor Swift is caught in a compromising position. Nashville Kat has all the latest from Nashville.

Willie Nelson Premieres Video for 'Just Breathe' [VIDEO]

Dave McCord — Mon, 11 Jun 2012 16:34:46 +0000

If you missed Willie Nelson at Winstock this past weekend, you missed one of music's legends - not just a country legend, but a music legend. Willie is 79 years young and still putting out new music, now he gets to include his son in his musical adventures.

Willie Nelson Leads Country Supergroup in Singing 'Roll Me Up and Smoke Me When I Die' at 2012 CMT Music Awards

Billy Dukes — Thu, 07 Jun 2012 02:00:53 +0000

Toby Keith, Zac Brown Band, Jamey Johnson, Darius Rucker and Willie Nelson all have one thing in common: country music (Hey — if there’s something else, we don’t know about it). The country supergroup took the stage halfway through the 2012 CMT Music Awards to perform Nelson’s ‘Roll Me Up and Smoke Me When I Die.’

Friends Will Toke With Willie at the CMT Music Awards [VIDEO]

Ricky Woods — Tue, 05 Jun 2012 16:39:13 +0000

Willie Nelson has a song on his new album, Heroes, called “Roll Me Up” and tomorrow night a bunch of his friends will join him on stage to sing it. Willie Nelson will be joined by an all-star choir including Toby Keith, Zac Brown Band, Darius Rucker and Jamey Johnson for his performance on Wednesday’s [...]

The Rascal Flatts Pact…With Nashville Kat [AUDIO]

Ricky Woods — Tue, 15 May 2012 14:24:02 +0000

Carrie Underwood's on "Dancing With The Stars" tonight, Jake Owen wants to visit you if you have a speedboat, and LeAnn Rimes is mad. Find out why with the latest from Nashville Kat.