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Poodie Locke is being honored and inducted inducted into the Austin Music Memorial. Friends, family and fans are welcome to attend at the Austin City Hall on Friday, December 6th, at 7:00 p.m
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Poodie Locke inducted into Austin Music Memorial (12/6/13)
December 4th, 2013
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Willie Nelson & Family @ the Golden Nugget, Las Vegas (Dec 10, 11, 2013)
December 4th, 2013
Country music legend Willie Nelson, shown performing at The Smith Center for the Performing Arts opening night-gala on March 10, 2012, will appear Dec. 11 at the Showroom at the Golden Nugget as country stars flock to Las Vegas during the National Finals Rodeo.
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Willie Nelson’s ‘To All the Girls’ and other hot-selling country albums
December 4th, 2013
5 hot albums for the country music fan on your list
www.morningjournal.com
by: By Jim Harrington
Rock ‘n’ roll is partially driven by catalog sales, as fans buy up fresh copies of old AC/DC, Beatles and Pink Floyd albums. Country music, on the other hand, is all about what’s hot right now.
Not coincidentally, all five of the albums on our country music gift guide have recently charted in the top 10. It’s nice to see that some of the “legacy” artists — such as Willie Nelson — are still turning out hot-selling albums.
“To All the Girls …,” Willie Nelson: He’s still one of country music’s most productive artists, delivering a new album about every week (give or take). On what feels like his 973rd outing, Nelson teams up with Miranda Lambert, Carrie Underwood, Dolly Parton, Norah Jones, Loretta Lynn, Sheryl Crow and other female artists for a series of duets. ($10; amazon.com)
“Night Train,” Jason Aldean: He’s quickly risen as one of the biggest attractions in the entire concert industry, selling out arenas, amphitheaters and — in some parts of the country — massive stadiums in mere minutes. His most recent CD, “Night Train,” showcases exactly why Aldean now arguably ranks as country music’s top dog. ($9.99; amazon.com)
“The Bluegrass Album,” Alan Jackson: After 18 mainstream country albums, Jackson finally decided to try his hand at bluegrass. The result is a work that should expand his fan base — especially once people hear Jackson’s version of bluegrass legend Bill Monroe’s “Blue Moon of Kentucky” — but still charm longtime followers. ($10; amazon.com)
“Frame by Frame,” Cassadee Pope: The 24-year-old singer-songwriter, who first came to fame with the pop-rock outfit Hey Monday, is off to a great start with her solo career. Her debut album, which hit stores in October, has created a huge buzz, thanks in large part to the popular single “Wasting All These Tears.” ($11.88; amazon.com)
“See You Tonight,” Scotty McCreery: The “American Idol” champ, who won during the 10th season of the reality TV show, is now following in Carrie Underwood’s footprints and finding massive success in the country music world. His third studio album, “See You Tonight,” debuted atop the country music charts. ($15.88; amazon.com)
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See Amy Nelson, Cathy Guthrie and Folk Uke (all 3 of them) @ the Saxon Pub next Saturday night! (12/7/13)
December 4th, 2013
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Willie Nelson & Family Reschedule Benefit Concert for Eaton Senior Center (8/22/14)
December 4th, 2013
CHARLOTTE — A new date has been set for a Willie Nelson benefit concert at the Eaton County Fairgrounds, which was postponed in September, organizers say.
Nelson is set to perform on Aug. 22, 2014, said Cindy Miller, executive director of the Eaton Area Senior Center, which is hosting the show as a fundraiser.
The new date was announced two months after the benefit’s postponement, which occurred just two days before it was scheduled on Sept. 26 due to a shoulder injury Nelson had sustained.
Those planning the concert say it has the potential to raise up to $150,000 for the Charlotte-based senior center – money the non-profit could use badly.
Running the facility costs an estimated $250,000 a year, said Miller. In recent years, the center’s income – from building rentals to membership dues – has come in short of that by up to nearly $30,000 some years. Last year cutbacks, including reducing the center’s staff by three part-time positions, allowed the facility to break even.
In the weeks following the concert’s postponement some ticket holders asked for refunds, while others opted to hold on to theirs in anticipation of a rescheduled date.
“We stopped the ticket sales when we had to reschedule the date. But a good portion of folks retained their tickets. Most people were very understanding,” said Miller. “They get it. He had an injured shoulder and couldn’t play.”
Miller said 1,000 out of the 3,000 tickets that were available for the performance have been sold. Another 2,000 are now up for purchase again through the Charlotte Performing Arts Center box office.
“We’ve got more time to plan this one but obviously we spent money on the previous date and we can’t make that back,” said Miller. “It’s gone.”
Still, Miller said organizers are hoping the added time will allow them time to secure additional sponsorships and more advertisers to support the show. Currently, there are about two dozen area businesses sponsoring the concert.
“We’re really hoping to add more sponsors,” she said.
Ticket sales for next year’s Nelson concert went on sale again Dec. 3. Cost ranges is between $50 and $65. To order tickets, visit the Charlotte Performing Arts Center Web site at www.cpacpresents.com or call the box office at 541-5690.
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Kris Kristofferson talks about covering, “Pretty Paper” by Willie Nelson, for “Angels Sing” movie
December 4th, 2013Music lovers (and especially country music lovers) received an early Christmas treat in the form of the new holiday movie Angels Sing, which went into limited release last month and wowed with a fantastic cast including Harry Connick Jr., “Nashville’s” Connie Britton, Lyle Lovett, and not one but two country legends: Willie Nelson and Kris Kristofferson.
Of course, a film containing so many musical powerhouses wouldn’t be complete without the actors providing a great soundtrack; and Kristofferson rises to the occasion here by covering Nelson’s Christmas classic “Pretty Paper” (which was also a hit for Roy Orbison in the ’60s). In this exclusive clip, the film’s cast and Kristofferson himself discuss the song, the feeling and emotion behind it, and what it means to take on Nelson’s moving holiday tune this season.
Angels Sing is a modern-day take on the beloved holiday themes presented in such classics as It’s A Wonderful Life and Miracle on 34th Street: Connick Jr. plays a man who’s lost all joy for Christmas due to a tragic accident suffered years ago. Britton stars as his wife, while Kristofferson is his father. Nelson appears as a mysterious stranger who helps Connick Jr. regain his love for the holidays again.
The soundtrack to the film will be available Dec. 17
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Willie Nelson & Family return to the Joint, Tulsa (2/6/14)
December 4th, 2013
Willie Nelson at the Joint, Tulsa, OK
Photo credit: Janis Tillerson
Willie Nelson is returning to The Joint inside Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tulsa.
The show is Feb. 6. Tickets start at $50 and go on sale Dec. 19.
Since launching his career in 1959, Nelson has produced 68 studio albums and more than 100 singles, with an astonishing 25 songs peaking at No. 1 on U.S. charts.
Among his most famous chart-topping songs are the signature hits “On the Road Again,” “Always on My Mind,” “If You’ve Got the Money I’ve Got the Time,” “Blue Skies,” “Georgia on My Mind” and “Blue Eyes Crying in the Rain.”
His most recent release is October’s “To All the Girls…,” which debuted at No. 2 on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart, marking his highest chart position since 1989.
The album features 18 duets with many of music’s great female artists, including Dolly Parton, Miranda Lambert, Carrie Underwood, Loretta Lynn and Emmylou Harris.
The Abbott, Texas, native has earned numerous awards, including seven Grammys. He is a member of the Grand Ole Opry, a 1993 inductee into the Country Music Hall of Fame, a recipient of the Kennedy Center Honors in 1998 and a 2011 inductee into the National Agricultural Hall of Fame for his work with Farm Aid and other fundraising efforts benefiting farmers.
Ticket prices and information on upcoming shows are available online in The Joint section of www.hardrockcasinotulsa.com or by calling (918) 384-ROCK.
The Joint box office is open from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. All guests must be 21 years of age or older.
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Willie Nelson and Family on Tour
December 3rd, 2013
| December 10, 11, 2013 | Golden Nugget | Las Vegas, NV |
| December 12, 2013 | Pechanga Theater | Temacuna, CA |
| December 13, 2013 | Wells Fargo Center for the Arts | Santa Rosa, CA |
| December 14, 2013 | Van Duzer Theater | Arcada, CA |
| December 16, 2013 | Lancaster Performing Arts Center | Lancaster, CA |
| December 17, 2013 | McCallum Theater | Palm Desert, CA |
| December 18, 2013 | Celebrity Theater | Phoenix, AZ |
| December 30, 31 2013 | Austin City Live, Moody Theater | Austin, TX |
| January 1, 2014 | ACL Moody Theater NYE Celebration (cont’d) |
Austin, TX |
| January 29, 2014 | Ruth Eckerd Hall | Clearwater, FL |
| January 31, 2014 | Coral Springs Center for the Arts | Coral Springs, FL |
| February 1, 2014 | Sea World: Brews, Blues & BBQ | Orlando, FL |
| February 4, 2014 | Macon City Auditorium | Macon, GA |
| February 6, 7, 2014 | The Joint | Catoosa, OK |
| February 8, 2014 | Willie and the Wheel Charles W. Eisemann |
Richardson, TX |
| February 22, 2014 | Horseshoe Casino | Bozier City, LA |
| February 23, 2014 | Majestic Theater | San Antonio, TX |
| February 26, 2014 | House of Blues | Houston, TX |
| February 28, 2014 | Choctaw Event Center | Durant, OK |
| March 1, 2014 | Buffalo Run Casino | Miami, OK |
| March 7, 2014 | ACL | Austin, TX |
| March 28, 2014 | Tuacahn Center for the Arts | Ivins, UT |
| August 6, 2014 | Deadwood | Deadwood, SD |
| August 12, 2014 | Sangamon Auditorium | Springfield, IL |
| August 22, 2014 | Eaton County Fairgrounds | Charlotte, MI |
| August 23, 2014 | The Palladium (rescheduled) | Carmel, IN |
***** Always check with the venue or www.WillieNelson.com to confirm any shows listed here.
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Willie Nelson: A Legend in Jeans
December 3rd, 2013
No doubt about it, real cowboys wear Wrangler cowboy cut jeans. 97% of all pro-rodeo cowboys wear them. They are the only official jeans of the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association. And that’s only natural. After all, these are the jeans designed for cowboys. So they’re comfortable, and they last.
Of course, not everyone who wears Wrangler Cowboy Cut jeans is a professional cowboy. Lots of people are just cowboys in their hearts — like Willie Nelson, a legend in jeans.
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Paul English: You Can’t Keep a Good Man Down
December 3rd, 2013
“Paul English has a new 2013 Hardly Davidson”
www.WillieNelson.com
Willie Nelson’s drummer Paul English was injured in an accident involving his tour bus late last month, and suffered a broken ankle. Paul was one of several band and crew members injured in the accident, which took place on the band’s way back to Texas, on icy, poor roads. No one was seriously hurt, thank goodness, and all were released from the hospital and sent home.
The injury hasn’t slowed him down, though, and Paul is scheduled to perform with Willie Nelson and Family when their tour (temporarily cancelled because of the accident), resumes in Las Vegas on December 10th. And it looks like he’s figured out how to get around at home.
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