Profile
Famous as :
Country music singerBirth Name :
Willie Hugh NelsonBirth Date :
April 30, 1933Birth Place :
Abbott, TexasSpouse :
Martha Matthews (1950 - 1960), Shirley Collie (1961 - 1971), Connie Koepke (1971 - 1988), Annie D'Angelo (since 16-Sep-91)Claim to fame :
Single "On the Road Again" (1980)
Video Premiere: Snoop Dogg's 'My Medicine' Ft. Willie Nelson
June 14, 2008 10:06:55Snoop Dogg has just premiered the new music video for his latest single "My Medicine" on new MTV show FNMTV on Friday, June 13. The clip, which was directed by Pook and shot in Amsterdam and Nashville, also features country singer Willie Nelson.
As it was previously reported, the clip resembles the vibe of the song which has a country flavor on it. Beside the appearance of Willie, another feature that shows the country feel on the video is Snoop's style, where on some scenes the rapper was seen wearing a cowboy hat, boots and singing with his guitar.
Jessica Simpson in Talks with CMT for a Special, Not Reality Show
February 16, 2008 11:02:57While words are mounting that Jessica Simpson is about to make a comeback into the small screen, eying a CMT reality show, it has been confirmed that the actress-singer will star in a special instead.
Is close to completing her first country album, Jess' daddy/manager, Joe Simpson, told Entertainment Weekly that in addition to her music effort his daughter also has her eye on a deal for an unscripted CMT show, which would mark her second stab at reality TV.
Michael Jackson's "Thiller" Inducted to Grammy Hall of Fame
December 21, 2007 10:12:45Michael Jackson's best selling album, "Thriller", has been announced to be one of the newest addition to the Grammy Hall of Fame by the Recording Academy on Wednesday, December 19. It was listed among the 70 recordings that will be added to the Hall of Fame, including Lynyrd Skynyrd's rock classic "Free Bird!", The Beatles' "Help!", and Willie Nelson's country hit "Always On My Mind".
"Thiller", which was released on December 1, 1982, is Jackson's sixth studio album and his most popular album. In fact, it was the record that made the King of Pop well-known. Guinness World of Records believed that it was the best selling album of all time as it said to be sold over 104 million units and is one of three albums that remained in the top 10 of Billboard 200 for one full year.
Willie Nelson Releasing New Album in January 2008
December 15, 2007 01:12:21At 74, Willie Nelson still got more to offer for his fans. The country singer will release a new album called 'Moment of Forever' that was recorded in Nashville on January 29 via Lost Highway Records.
The record will be one which Kenny Chesney co-produced along with Nelson's long-time producer, Buddy Cannon. Chesney also co-wrote one of the songs titled 'I'm Alive' and did a duet with Nelson on the track 'Worry B. Gone'.
Willie Nelson Sets Farm Aid Concert in New York
June 12, 2007 01:06:52
Another Farm Aid concert will take place this year and surprisingly the venue is set in Randall's Island, New York. Announcing the news were board members Willie Nelson, John Mellencamp and NY Mayor Michael Bloomberg.
Nelson told the press, "Farm Aid is coming to New York because your enthusiasm for family farm food is keeping family farmers on the land." Joining Nelson and Mellencamp on the September 9 gig are once again Neil Young and Dave Matthews.
Soundtrack of Ethan Hawke's "The Hottest State" Coming Out
May 22, 2007 03:05:52
Grammy winning songwriter Jesse Harris has compiled a list of soundtracks that will be performed by artists like Norah Jones, Cat Power, Bright Eyes, Black Keys, Emmylou Harris and Willie Nelson.
The record that earmarks all of the music in support of Ethan Hawke-directed movie "The Hottest State" will arrive August 7 via Hickory Records.
Willie Nelson Plans 4th of July Picnic
May 02, 2007 03:05:46
Veteran country mogul Willie Nelson will hold the annual Fourth of July Picnic performance again. This year, he taps his fellow musician mates such as Son Volt, Old 97's, Drive-By Truckers, and Amos Lee.
For the first time, the venue will take place outside Nelson's home state of Texas. To be precise at Gorge Amphitheatre in George, Wash., the same venue that will be used for US Download Festival this August.
Daryl Hannah and Willie Nelson Leading a Campaign for Biodiesel Standard
April 21, 2007 11:04:52
Makes a name for herself in the entertainment industry as an actress, Daryl Hannah makes use her celebrity status for good cause. The actress is teaming up with country singer Willie Nelson to set up The Sustainable Biofuels Alliance, an organization aiming to educate consumers about green energy and the great danger of Global Warming.
The organization, created alongside biodiesel producers Bob and Kelly King, is bringing together activists and scientists to give consumers better guidance on clean fuels. It, moreover, is pushing for September of 2007 to have established norms in place for biodiesel production. It will push checks on the supply chain and accredit firms seen as producing green fuels.
Eric Clapton Gathers Greatest Guitarist
April 02, 2007 05:04:13
Eric Clapton has made the year 2007 a productive one for music industry by gathering the world's most famous guitarists in a single concert. Those like B.B. King, Willie Nelson, Vince Gill, Sheryl Crow, Jeff Beck, John Mayer and many more will back him up in a concert on July 28.
Clapton has only one view to hold this mega concert. That is for the sake of Crossroad, a drug rehab he owns in Antigua. The clinic that he found 10 years ago will benefit from the Chicago concert. Though tapping the artists is part of the plan, Clapton opens up for some spontaneous collaboration. "Some of it's mapped and some of it isn't. We have to leave a little bit of it to chance," he said.
Mariah Carey Takes Along Willie Nelson to "Tennessee"
February 26, 2007 03:02:04
Looking for great music figure to collaborate with, Mariah Carey has successfully earned agreement from grizzled country star Willie Nelson to work together in writing a song for her upcoming movie project "Tennessee."
Carey will perform the tune in the flick while also singing an a-cappella version of Nelson's "Help Me Make It Through the Night." The pop diva has already been billed to play the female lead there, a waitress and aspiring songwriter named Krystal Evans who travels with her two brothers to find their long-lost father.
The Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival Headliners
January 23, 2007 02:01:51
Political rap/metal legends Rage Against the Machine will be reuniting to headline one night of the upcoming Coachella festival. The reunion, however, is expected to be for one-night only.
In what will be the music group first reunion in seven years, the Rage Against the Machine will be joined by numbers of other musicians as the headliners at the 2007 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, including Red Hot Chili Peppers, Bjork, another reunited band Crowded House, Arcade Fire, Willie Nelson, The Decemberists, Arctic Monkeys, and The Roots just to name a few.
Willie Nelson and Larry Miller Courting A "Blonde"
January 03, 2007 01:01:14
Following the step of Penelope Ann Miller, Willie Nelson and Larry Miller have both been confirmed to eagerly join the cast of comedy flick "Blonde Ambition", the loose remake of the 1988 film "Working Girl" coming from Nu Image/Millennium Films and Sony Entertainment.
Also lining up with the likes of Jessica Simpson, Luke Wilson, Rachael Leigh Cook, and Andy Dick, Nelson is billed to portray the grandfather of Simpson's character while Miller will play the CEO of an international conglomerate. The film itself focuses on a young woman played by Simpson who gets caught in the middle of a scheme set by two ruthless business execs to overthrow the head of the conglomerate.
Country Crooner Willie Nelson Cited for Marijuana Possession
September 19, 2006 10:09:31
Veteran musician Willie Nelson created abuzz among public worldwide when he and several of his bandmates were cited for drug possession early Monday Sept 18th, 2006 when his tour bus was stopped in Saint Martin Parish, Louisiana.
Per Willie Williams of the Louisiana Highway Patrol, the country music crooner and his entourage were traveling along Highway 10 when "The tour bus was stopped on a common interstate vehicle inspection, and when the trooper approached the bus door a strong odor of marijuana was detected". A further search of the bus, moreover, found 1½ pounds of marijuana and slightly more than three ounces of narcotic mushrooms.
Julia Roberts Promotes Biodiesel
July 21, 2006 11:07:57
Julia Roberts is making another debut. This time the senior actress is being tapped as the spokesperson for Earth Biofuels, Inc., a Dallas-based biodiesel producer, while also chairs its new advisory board.
"It's very important that we expand our use of clean energy and make a long-term commitment to it. Biodiesel and ethanol are better for the environment and for the air we breathe," Roberts said in a statement released this week.
Willie Nelson Released Gay-Themed Song
February 15, 2006 02:02:35Valentine's Day is just perfect for Willie Nelson to release his new song, a gay cowboy song entitled "Cowboys Are Secretly, Frequently (Fond of Each Other)."
Has nothing to do with the box office hit "Brokeback Mountain," the song was written in 1981 by Texas-born singer-songwriter Ned Sublette. It is said that he wrote it during the "Urban Cowboy" craze and always imagined Nelson singing it.
Country Crooner Willie Nelson Unveils "BioWillie"
February 13, 2006 10:02:20On sale, "BioWillie." It is a brand new product, clean-burning fuel made from soybeans, unveiled by country crooner Willie Nelson. The item already went on sale Wednesday Feb 8th, 2006 at an alternative fuel station in San Diego where the singer filled his tour bus from a pump emblazoned with a picture of himself strumming a guitar.
Speaking about his product, Nelson said "It is the future. Through biodiesel, we can reduce dependency on foreign oil and adopt an energy source that's clean renewable and helps family farmers find new uses for their products." As of the product "BioWillie" actually is a blend of 80 percent petroleum diesel and 20 percent biodiesel and is made from soybean oil.
Willie Nelson & Arlo Guthrie End Katrina Tour
December 19, 2005 04:12:03Saturday Dec 17th was the day for Texas country singer Willie Nelson and folk singer Arlo Guthrie to treat fans with their last performance of their Katrina tour. During that time, the two musicians entertained about 800 New Orleans residents with good music, a good time and a reminder of what they love most about this city.
Took place at legendary Tipitina's, the tour was the last of the series aimed to raise money for musicians left homeless and without a place to work by Katrina. Money and equipment from the Arlo Guthrie and Friends benefit tour will be donated to performers and to churches and schools that have music programs.
Angel From Montgomery Comes to Atlanta
November 01, 2005 10:11:12
The angel flaps its wings as a sign that it's ready to fly. In fact, it's more than ready for that as the drama musical "Angel From Montgomery" has just started its production in Atlanta earlier this month with principal photography is underway.
"Angel From Montgomery" tells the story of Angela Dalton, a Miami newscaster who brings her rebel teenage daughter Dixie home to rural Montgomery, Tennessee after a military training accident tragically takes the lives of several town resides, including Angela's younger brothers. Back in Montgomery, Angela reunites with country star Bo Porter, the father that Dixie has never met. Bo's heart and talent helps troubled Dixie, while Bo and Angela reconcile their bittersweet past.
Performers Tapped for the 39th Annual CMA Awards
October 25, 2005 04:10:22Time to celebrate the 39th annual Country Music Association (CMA) Awards is near. In addition to the already mentioned performers, attendance will get a plus from the organizers that invite some other famous musicians to celebrate the event.
Among those is Paul Simon who besides performing a song alongside Willie Nelson also will present the Song of the Year Award. The annual event to be held for the first time in the Big Apple on November 15 at Madison Square Garden, will also bring forward Jon Bon Jovi and Sugarland singer Jennifer Nettles, both of which will sing "Who Says You Can't Go Home."
Toby Keith on Work with Angel From Montgomery
October 25, 2005 02:10:22
Toby Keith isn't an angel. He's an American country music singer and songwriter instead. But, he tries to make one with his forthcoming project, his very first feature film titled "Angel From Montgomery." Set to star in is Keith himself along with the like of Kelly Preston, Willie Nelson and Burt Reynolds.
"Angel From Montgomery" centers on Preston's role, a TV anchor who returns home to Montgomery, Tennessee after her brother's death and rekindles a relationship with Keith's character. The film is slated to hit theaters sometime next year. Meanwhile, it is reported that Keith will be inducted into the Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame on Thursday, October 27. The ceremony will take place at the Muskogee Civic Center.
The "Countryman" Offers Two Separate Versions
July 13, 2005 10:07:30Look for something different?! Look at the two separate versions of Willie Nelson's new reggae album "Countryman." See the difference?! Look carefully.
The original cover of the album, released Tuesday, features green marijuana leaves over a red and yellow background and looks similar to a large pack of rolling papers. Aside, the one of Wal-Mart features a palm tree in place of the offending leaves.
"Countryman" out Tuesday
July 11, 2005 10:07:23The "Countryman" married the street on Tuesday. It is Willie Nelson new reggae album, which he began work on in 1995 for Island Records but was shelved after Universal bought Polygram, and Island founder Chris Blackwell left the company.
The album, produced by Don Was, includes reggae versions of Nelson songs, such as "Darkness On the Face of the Earth" and "One in a Row." Also it covers Jimmy Cliff's "The Harder They Come" and "Sitting in Limbo," and a song called "I'm a Worried Man" by Johnny Cash and June Carter Cash, which Nelson recorded as a duet with Toots Hibbert of Toots and the Maytals.
Nelson Awarded Professorship in Stem Cell Research
June 17, 2005 10:06:39Two thumbs up for such singer as Willie Nelson who has already made social contribution besides his musical ones. Taking into account Nelson and wife Annie's help to raise about $250,000 for the stem cell program at a March 4 concert in Grand Prairie, the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas is planning to establish both of them the Professorship in Stem Cell Research.
Concerning the valuable honor, the first Nelson professor will be Dr. Eric Olson, who chairs the medical center's molecular biology department. "That's a nice thing. I think everybody should do what they can to call more attention to that," commented Nelson.
The "Countryman" Sets for July Release
May 30, 2005 10:05:43It takes almost 10 years for Willie Nelson to work on his reggae project before finally completed it. The fresh from the oven project dubbed "Countryman" is set for a July release. Mike Cacia is the one who works on the album videos.
Willie Nelson's "Countryman" Ready for Release
May 13, 2005 10:05:49After almost ten years working on the realization of his idea for a country album that infuses reggae, singer Willie Nelson could finally achieve it as his "Countryman" album will soon get released on August 2, 2005. The album is, in fact, revived by Nelson and Luke Lewis, whose Lost Highway Records label is part of the Island Def Jam family and home to Nelson's most recent works.
To bring in life the album realization, producer Richard Feldman was brought in last year. The fruit of the collaboration is now appeared in the album's covering of Jimmy Cliff's "The Harder They Come" and dueting with Toots Hibbert on the Johnny Cash/June Carter Cash composition "I'm a Worried Man."
Willie Nelson Plays Tsunami Benefit Show
January 10, 2005 11:01:09Suggested by a local musician and Texas Monthly writer, Michael Hall, Willie Nelson decided to hold a music concert at the Austin Music Hall on Sunday.
Presenting in it Nelson himself and many other musicians, such as Kelly Willis, Bruce Robison, the Joe Ely Band, Patty Griffin, Alejandro Escovedo, Ray Price and Spoon that charity music concert sold out in less than 7 hours, accumulating $75,000 for the Red Cross, UNICEF news-web sites and CARE.
