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Willie Nelson Cancels Tour Dates Due to “Breathing Problem”

Willie Nelson Cancels Tour Dates Due to “Breathing Problem”

Willie Nelson has canceled his upcoming tour dates as he seeks treatment for a “breathing problem.” Willie, 86, delivered the news via Twitter on Aug. 7, stating: “To my fans, I’m sorry to cancel my tour, but I have a breathing problem that I need to have my doctor check out. I’ll be back. Love,…

Sheryl Crow’s New Album of Collaborations Features an All-Star Cast of Country Stars

Sheryl Crow’s New Album of Collaborations Features an All-Star Cast of Country Stars

Sheryl Crow released the art and track listing for her upcoming album of collaborations, Threads, which is set to drop on Aug. 30. The 17-song album features collaborations with a number of country artists, including Maren Morris, Chris Stapleton, Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson, Margo Price, Jason Isbell, Kris Kristofferson, Emmylou Harris and Vince Gill. Sheryl…

George Strait, Vince Gill, Kris Kristofferson, Lee Ann Womack, Sheryl Crow & More to Perform at Willie Nelson Tribute Concert

George Strait, Vince Gill, Kris Kristofferson, Lee Ann Womack, Sheryl Crow & More to Perform at Willie Nelson Tribute Concert

An all-star cast of performers will hit the stage to pay tribute to country icon Willie Nelson at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena on Jan. 12. The tribute concert—Willie: Life & Songs of an American Outlaw—will feature performances by Alison Krauss, The Avett Brothers, George Strait, Jack Johnson, John Mellencamp, Kris Kristofferson, Lee Ann Womack, Lyle Lovett,…

Willie Nelson’s 2018 Farm Aid Concert to Air on AXS TV on Sept. 22 With Chris Stapleton, Sturgill Simpson, Kacey Musgraves & More

Willie Nelson’s 2018 Farm Aid Concert to Air on AXS TV on Sept. 22 With Chris Stapleton, Sturgill Simpson, Kacey Musgraves & More

The 2018 Farm Aid benefit concert will take place Saturday, Sept. 22, at the Xfinity Theatre in Hartford, Conn. In addition to performances from founders Willie Nelson, John Mellencamp, Neil Young and board member Dave Matthews, the lineup includes Chris Stapleton, Sturgill Simpson, Kacey Musgraves, Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats, Jamey Johnson, Margo Price…

Kacey Musgraves, Willie Nelson, Kris Kristofferson, Alison Krauss, Brad Paisley & More Record Johnny Cash-Penned Tunes for New Album

Kacey Musgraves, Willie Nelson, Kris Kristofferson, Alison Krauss, Brad Paisley & More Record Johnny Cash-Penned Tunes for New Album

An A-list group of artists—including Willie Nelson, Kacey Musgraves, Alison Krauss, Kris Kristofferson, Brad Paisley and more—have been tapped to record songs curated from Johnny Cash’s poetry, lyrics and letters. The new 16-song album, Johnny Cash: Forever Words, will be released on April 6. When Johnny Cash and June Carter Cash died in 2003, they…

Willie Nelson Cancels February Tour Dates Because of Flu

Willie Nelson Cancels February Tour Dates Because of Flu

Willie Nelson, 84, has cancelled eight February tour dates to recover from the flu, according to a press release from his rep that was published by Variety. “He is up and about and looks as healthy as ever but his doctor has determined that his voice needs more time to recuperate to give the performances…