Then, Phases and Stages, a concept album for which Willie abandoned Nashville altogether and recorded down in Muscle Shoals.

When Willie Nelson bought his iconic guitar, Trigger, in 1969, he was trying to emulate the guitarist he considered "the best ...

The country singer-songwriter on what she learned working with Mike Campbell and how playing drums influences her guitar ...

Willie Nelson's co-star Amy Irving recorded a covers album of Nelson classics. Irving discusses the project with American Songwriter.

1970 – Moves back to Texas. 1973 – Holds the first annual Willie Nelson’s Fourth of July Picnic in Texas. 1975 – Wins a Grammy for Best Country Vocal Performance, Male, for “Blue Eyes Cr ...

Young musicians looking for longevity would be wise to follow the sensible word of Willie Nelson: Do what feels right, and if ...

Willie Nelson performing at Kamala Harris's campaign rally in Houston. (Marco Bello/Reuters) Country star Willie Nelson greeted a crowd of tens of thousands at a rally for Vice President Kamala ...

Artist Wiley Ross says he wanted to celebrate Nelson's illustrious career in the mural, located right next to its original ...

His wife, Annie Nelson, who joins Willie for the interview, adds, “He says it all the time. It’s great to play with your kid. And it’s even better if they’re good.” After seven decades ...