Archive for the ‘Advertisements, Commercials’ Category

Great performers

Tuesday, March 9th, 2010

Willie Nelson: A legend in jeans

Sunday, February 21st, 2010

Willie Nelson in Best Superbowl Ads ever

Sunday, February 7th, 2010

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Listening to Willie-isms, as given by the Willie Nelson Advice Doll, would lead a person to several kinds of financial disaster, if you’re to believe this ad from tax preparation company H&R Block.


Willie Nelson: The Complete Atlantic Sessions (The birth of an Outlaw)

Friday, January 15th, 2010

Good enough to be called The kings of country!

Wednesday, January 13th, 2010

Whiskey River Don’t Run Dry

Thursday, January 7th, 2010

Thanks to Dee Sulenski, of Virgina, for sending this napkin to me!  Dee has been sending me bags and boxes of articles and pictures of Willie Nelson and Family.    Fans everywhere thank you for sharing, Dee!

Express yourself!

Wednesday, January 6th, 2010


Willie Nelson, recipient of the 2001 Texas Medal of Arts

Go ahead, Texas.  Express yourself.

When the powers in Nashville said they weren’t interested in Willie Nelson’s sound, he came home to Texas, where he made music and more than a little history.  Now you can support the next generation of Texas artists with a “State of the Arts” license plate.  Each plate costs only $25 above the normal registration fee and can be personalized for a little more.  Best of all, the proceeds bring arts programs, education and performances to communities across the state and provide funding to artists in every field, from every background, for all art forms.  Getting your plate is easy.  Jut call the number below, or log onto our website to download an application.

1-888-719-3568 www.Arts.state.tx.us

I found it on ebay: Willie Nelson Superbowl Ad Doll

Wednesday, December 2nd, 2009

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starting bid:  $899.00

“This is one of only five Willie Nelson dolls made for use by Willie Nelson in the award-winning H&R Block Super Bowl Commercial.  These dolls are each hand-made – and there are only five of them in the world.

As you can see in the photos, the doll is made to Willie’s specifications, from the leather vest to the trademark braids and red bandana.   I’m also including an autographed bandana and autographed 8 x 10 photo that Willie gave me on the set.  I managed the production of the commercial for H&R Block and was given one of the dolls as a keepsake. 

He’s approx. 14″ tall and is slightly pliable – he’s not made for standing, but he does bend slightly at the waist and can be propped up against something.

The commercial and Willie’s performance received great reviews – this doll is a rare treasure.”

Willie Nelson: A Legend in Jeans

Tuesday, December 1st, 2009

This Wrangler commercial starring Willie Nelson aired during the 1986 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.

Willie’s Here: The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum

Monday, August 17th, 2009

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Willie’s Here!   A new multi-media exhibit brings you face-to-face with the colorful life and career of Willie Nelson from his Texas boyhood to his country superstar status, Hollywood films, and privatemoments.

Plus Elvis Presley’s Cadillac, a visit to the most historic recording studio in Music City, rare films, colorful costumes and Nashville’s most complete country music gift shop.

America’s Favorite Music Museum
Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum
4 Music Square East
Nashville, TN 37203

Willie Nelson, ‘Take it To The Limit’ with Waylon Jennings

Monday, August 17th, 2009

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Whiskey River

Friday, August 14th, 2009

Favorite Willie Nelson ads: The Gap

Saturday, August 8th, 2009

Willie Nelson hasn’t done a lot of advertising work, but I enjoy what he has done.  The Gap campaign was one of my favorites.

I was travelling somewhere, and saw one of the really big posters in a bus stop, behind glass.  It was so cool, and made me smile.  I’ll bet it made lots of people smile.   

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In 2006 Gap published a book featuring the artists who appeared in their ad compaign, with pictures from the photo shoots.  (Why don’t I have a copy of this book, anyway?)  

Willie is one of the five artists who contribute essays to the book.

Linda

Willie Nelson Honored (11/1/86)

Friday, July 31st, 2009

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Willie Nelson’s “The Sound in Your Mind” #1 on the Charts

Wednesday, July 29th, 2009

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