Willie Nelson is one of the first country stars to comment on the Occupy Wall Street protests, and the legend is giving the demonstrations a big thumbs up. Nelson wrote a poem that could be titled ‘We’re the Ones With the 99,’ and along with his wife, recites it in the video below.
October 19, 2011 The Texas wildfires that destroyed at least 1,500 homes and claimed two lives in September did not go unnoticed by Texas country legends Willie Nelson, George Strait and others. The country super-stars raised over $500,000 for the victims of the Texas wildfires at a concert on Monday October 17th 2011. The concert was in Willies hometown of Austin Texas.
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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.’
July 8, 2011 Farm Aid has announced the place, date and now the star studded lineup. Get your tickets for an August 13 concert at Livestrong Sporting Park in Kansas City, Kansas. The executive board has revealed an assortment of artists who will join the standard lineup for the Farm Aid 2011.
July 7, 2011 Well it looks like the judge in Willie's latest marijuana case is not a fan. She is not letting Willie off of the hook as was expected.
June 15, 2011 Legendary country icon Randy Travis celebrated his 25th anniversary in country music by releasing a new C.D. called Anniversary Celebration. It's an album full of duets. He invited some of country musics biggest names to accompany him. I've heard it and I think it's one to have in the CD collection.
June 7, 2011 Last year Willie Nelson's bus was stopped at a border checkpoint. The agents found marijuana on the bus and charged Nelson with possession. Nelson struck a plea deal in the case that reduced the charges and he will not do any jail time.
April 1, 2011 With tax day just around the corner, the IRS is readying itself to spot this year's round of tax evaders. Given the lack of impulse control and sense of entitlement among the celebrity set (we're looking at you, Charlie Sheen), it should be no surprise that the famous and the powerful are among the worst tax cheats out there. Here are seven celebrities who didn't pay the tax man, and ended up paying the price:
March 27, 2011 Willie Nelson's marijuana possession charges are resolved, if he'll just plead guilty, pay a small fine and sing “Blue Eyes Crying in the Rain” in court for judge Becky Dean-Walker.
We're blessed to call Willie our own here in Texas. Here's a gallery of Willie Nelson pictures!
