I have been getting a lot of emails, texts and tweets from people wondering when we can feature Willie Nelson on Wide Open Country. Well, today is the day!
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November 20, 2012 More names have been added to the list of performers at the upcoming American Country Awards. Jake Owen, Rascal Flatts and Kip Moore are the latest to sign on for the event. The roster already includes Lady Antebellum, Jason Aldean,
Country legend Willie Nelson was forced to cancel his planned performance at a fundraiser in Castle Pines Village in Colorado on Saturday, August 18. The tireless singer and pot proponent, 79, reportedly pulled out of his appearance due to health problems.
July 4, 2012 Nobody celebrates Independence day quite like Willie does. He throws quite the picnic party. Of course, along with a Willie Nelson party, there's probably one of his favorite things readily available: weed. But, since it’s not legal, he is making some big steps into working around this problem.
April 30, 2012 Happy birthday to Willie Nelson! Willie turns 79 today, although some of his closer relatives say he was born on the 29th. I doubt there is a more recognized name in music than Willie Nelson. he has sang with just about everyone and in every genre. Willie is even respected by some outside of country music including guys like Snoop Dogg!
April 20, 2012 I don't think I need to explain the significance of today's date. But, in honor of the special day, here is a song that I think fits perfectly. Let's face it, Willie Nelson likes him some weed. It's something that he has been arrested for a few times and although cost him big time on a few occasions, it makes for good content in this Toby Keith song that you hear at every TK show!
December 21, 2011 After being booted from a flight earlier this month for allegedly being to drunk and disorderly, John Rich is still flying with Southwest Airlines. The country star seems to have no problem with the company, but sees some inconsistencies with their alcohol policies! Rich jumped on Twitter yesterday saying that when he checked in for his flight, he was given.....
November 2, 2011 It's time to update your country music calendar. Here are the album release dates for some of your favorite artists.....
April 30, 2011 Happy birthday to Willie Nelson.I am sure if you asked most of today's country fans, they would tell you that Garth Brooks may have been the guy that brought them to country music. True, Garth may have been one of the most influential stars of our generation. However, I think since he came on the scene, Willie has been country music's greatest ambassador.Willie Nelson may have been accused of many things (pun intended) but, one thing you CAN'T say about the legendary Texan is that he is arrogant or vain.So much has changed in our music and our society. Willie Nelson has consistently kept it real. One of the highlights of my career was having the HONOR to introduce Willie Nelson to 100,000 fans at Jamboree In The Hills! I am not sure of the official count, but, it seems as tho Willie has recorded a duet with nearly every famous singer! Here are some of the all time great vintage duets with Willie!
April 25, 2011 Happy Dyngus Day!The votes were tallied. Gary Allan was chosen as country music's Hottest Bachelor on this day a year ago!
April 23, 2011 When I let Pepper out this morning we were greeted by a good old fashioned down pour.The first thing I thought was how awful of a first day it is for the youth spring turkey hunt. Then for some reason I started to sing Gary Allan's "Songs About Rain."
April 11, 2011 Over the years there have been a number of country stars who have dabbled in acting on the big and small screens. Here is a look at the stars and their second career.
