Willie Nelson
Late Starter: Willie Nelson Makes His Grand Ole Opry Debut
On November 28, 1964, Willie made a new career breakthrough with the accolade of a debut performance at the Grand Ole Opry.
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Features6 months agoForever The Brown Dirt Cowboy: Bernie Taupin’s Top Ten Lyrics
A song-by-song trip through some of the most memorable work of a pop laureate.
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Features7 months ago
Procol Harum’s ‘A Whiter Shade Of Pale’: A Song Of Many Colors
The 1967 classic has been remade every which way from reggae and disco, and by everyone from the Everly Brothers to Joe Cocker.
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News7 months ago
Nathaniel Rateliff Releases Duet With Willie Nelson, ‘It’s Not Supposed To Be That Way’
The song has been released on Willie Nelson’s 88th birthday.
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In-Depth7 months ago
Muscle Shoals Studio: A History Of The Soul Of America
The legendary Muscle Shoals studio defined the sound of Southern soul before becoming one of the go-to studios for the biggest names in music.
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Features7 months ago
The Great American Songbook: Top 11 Country Covers
The endless romantic allure of The Great American Songbook has attracted wonderful country covers by the likes of Patsy Cline and Willie Nelson.
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News7 months ago
Chris Stapleton Augments Huge 2021-22 ‘All-American Road Show’ Tour
The shows will feature an impressive range of special guests including Willie Nelson and Family, Margo Price, Mavis Staples, and Sheryl Crow.
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News8 months ago
Nat Geo’s Earth Day Eve Celebration to Feature Maggie Rogers, Willie Nelson, And More
The event will also feature performances from Ziggy Marley, Willie Nelson, and more.
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Features8 months agoThe 15 Most Famous Alter Egos In Music History
From country to rock, jazz to hip-hop, these personas embody a specific moment in an artist’s development.
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Features8 months ago
‘Half A Man’: Only Half A Hit, But Still An Early Willie Nelson Landmark
The Liberty Records single only reached No.25, but the composition was another important addition to Willie's expanding songbook.
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Features8 months ago
‘Live Fast, Love Hard, Die Young’: Faron Young Becomes A Country King
'Live Fast, Love Hard, Die Young' was a 1955 No.1 in Faron's incredible chart catalogue.
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Features8 months ago
‘How To Be A Country Star’: The Statler Brothers’ Country Dream Team
Demand for 'How To Be A Country Star' was so high after the Statlers played it at the CMAs, they added it to what would be their next album, 'The Originals.'
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Features8 months ago
The Pioneering Bonnie Guitar: Session Woman, Star And Label Owner
The under-publicized story of the trailblazing artist-executive from Seattle is well worth telling in some detail.
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News9 months ago
‘Willie Nelson’s Letters To America’ Due In June From Harper Horizon
The book will arrive only nine months after the dual memoir 'Me and Sister Bobbie: True Tales of the Family Band.'
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Features9 months ago
‘Hello Walls’: Faron Young Spreads The Word On Willie Nelson
The Nashville star helped changed the fortunes of an impoverished songwriter.
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In-Depth10 months ago
Deconstructing The Love Song: How And Why Love Songs Work
From the first flushes of romance, to heartbreak, loss and lust, the love song puts emotions to words – and music – remaining a core part of our lives.
