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Willie Nelson as Gandalf – The Hobbit 2 Audition Reel [VIDEO]

Bristol — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 20:40:15 +0000

‘If the smoke is white, we got a new wizard!’ Truer words have never been spoken! You could spend a lifetime perusing the cloud of smoke and haze surrounding Willie Nelson… especially since today is his 80th birthday! Team Coco got it right in this interwebs exclusive. Check out Willie as he makes a smokin’ pitch [...]

Willie Nelson Celebrates the 40th Annual '4th of July Picnic' in the Fort Worth Stockyards

Shay Hill — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 17:50:45 +0000

Willie Nelson is not only celebrating his 80th birthday this year but also the 40th anniversary of playing the Fort Worth Stockyards. This July 4th will be the 40th Willie Nelson Picnic show. It’s a fun filled day of music that you won’t want to miss. Information Event: Willie Nelson 40th Anniversary 4th of July [...]

Willie Nelson to Use His 80th Birthday Concert to Benefit West, Texas Volunteer Fire Department

Dave Wheaton — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 15:55:19 +0000

Just hours after the tragic fertilizer plant explosion in West, Texas, musicians with ties to Central Texas took to social networks to express their grief. Now, less than two days removed from the incident that killed around 35 people and injured over 160 more, Willie Nelson has changed his reaction into action. The American music icon has announced that he is turning his 80th birthday celebration into a benefit concert for the West Volunteer Fire Department.

Willie Nelson Celebrates His 80th Birthday and a New Album in April

Shay Hill — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 18:33:44 +0000

It’s hard to believe but next month Willie Nelson will turn 80. Yes, that’s right he will be 80 years old on April 29th and he’s still going strong. He still tours and will have a new album released just ahead of this birthday.On April 16th Willie’s new album, “Let’s Face the Music & Dance” [...]

Willie Nelson Covers Pearl Jam's 'Just Breathe'

Dave Kim — Tue, 15 May 2012 20:40:28 +0000

Country music icon Willie Nelson has a new album out today (May 15) called ‘Heroes.’ The disc contains classic country songs, his own original work and unexpected covers. One of those covers includes Pearl Jam‘s 2009 single ‘Just Breath.’ Watch Nelson perform the song with his band live below.

Willie Nelson Covers Coldplay's 'The Scientist' for Charity [AUDIO]

Jeff Giles — Wed, 31 Aug 2011 13:42:28 +0000

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Over the course of his long career, Willie Nelson has dabbled in a wide variety of genres, from reggae to adult contemporary to blues and beyond. Along the way, he’s worked with and covered a staggering number of artists — and now that list includes Coldplay.

Nelson covered the band’s hit song ‘The Scientist’ recently, contributing his version to the soundtrack of a short film entitled ‘Back to the Start.’

Which Rock Star Would You Spend The Day With?

Frank Pain — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 22:42:17 +0000

Let’s play a game of pretend. You have just been granted 1 wish, but this wish has restrictions. Which “Rock Star” would you spend the day with and why? That’s right, your genie will only grant you the wish of spending a day with your favorite “Rock Star”.I’d have to pick Dave Grohl for a [...]