One of country music's most important singer-songwriters paid tribute to one of rock music's most gifted artists in early December, when Willie Nelson performed "Imagine" as part of an all-star tribute to John Lennon.
Willie Nelson was honored in Washington, D.C. on Wednesday night (Nov. 18), and he took the opportunity to weigh in musically on one of the biggest social and political debates currently going on in America.
The culture website Thrillist.com came up with their list of 'The 50 Best Driving Songs of All Time.' Country music is represented on the list with The Eagles 'Take It Easy' at # 21 and Willie Nelson came in at #4 with 'On The Road Again'.
Country legend Willie Nelson has been named the next recipient of the Gershwin Prize for Popular Song by the Library of Congress. He other composers and performers who've received the award in years past, including Paul Simon, Stevie Wonder, Billy Joel, Paul McCartney and Burt Bacharach and Hal David.
In more evidence that Willie Nelson is one of the coolest people on the planet, the 82-year-old country legend has secured a role in the upcoming comedy Zoolander 2.
Country legend Willie Nelson is the victim of a death hoax, which first circulated by false sources earlier this year but popped up again over the weekend.
Last week, President Obama joined country legend Willie Nelson on stage for an all-star version of Nelson's hit 'On the Road Again.' Instead of just introducing the singer, Obama stayed to sing.
Willie Nelson's famous braids will soon be available for purchase. The 'On the Road Again' singer's hair will be sold at an auction on Oct. 5, along with several other items owned by the late Waylon Jennings. Nelson gave Jennings' the hair after he cut it off in 1983 as a sign of support for his friend, when Jennings decided to become sober.
The Foo Fighters already had a close country connection, as lead singer Dave Grohl worked with the Zac Brown Band on their latest album, 'The Grohl Sessions, Vol. 1,' but now the entire band is embracing the Nashville music scene.
Farm Aid returns to Raleigh, N.C., on Sept. 13, and Dave Matthews, who played the first event in 1995 and now sits on its board, says fellow board member Willie Nelson is a "folk hero."