I love this picture Lana Nelson took of her dad working. We fans are so grateful for Lana and the care she gives her dad and her aunt, keeping things working and comfortable out on the Road. And of course, we love her stories and photographs, from her rare perspective. What a job. I think she got on the bus on Take your Daughter to Work Day’, and never got off.
Story and Photograph by Lana Nelson
www.WillieNelson.com
The Old Farts and Jackass tour began in Durham, NC on January 18th at the Durham Performing Arts Center. Then Saturday night Willie Nelson and Family performed in Bowling Green, KY at the Performing Arts Center before heading south to The Tabernacle in Atlanta. But now it’s January 20th, excitement is in the air, and Inauguration Day is finally here.
After the annual Bacon and Egg luncheon, the Swearing Ceremony took center stage as Willie stepped forward and placed his hand on Peg Bible. The Joint Congressional Committee spoke of the logistics of presenting such an unpresidential event in an old Church and of security concerns that have plagued the event from the beginning. The growing crowd stood in line for hours and wondered. “What will he wear? Willie cut bangs?”
After much anticipation Willie Nelson finally emerged. Dressed in an all black ensemble by American designer Levi Strauss, the co-leader of the Old Fart Party mesmerized the crowd with the first dance, Whiskey River.
The lip synching controversy would take over the headlines later, but the official answer from Nelson’s camp remained no. No Willie Vanillie here ladies and gentlemen, no tricky audio antics. Willie sang it all live. What we have elected to see is just a man, his band, his family and his guitar. The audience in Atlanta will testify before any congress; country is in good hands.
at the BMI Awards in Nashville 11/6/07
Photo: Christopher Durst
Willie Nelson, Paula Nelson, Amy Nelson, Lana Nelson (Photo by Lindsay Greene, bass player for the Paula Nelson Band)
Willie Nelson invited his family to tour with him in November and December, and Paula Nelson shared these photos on her Facebook page.
Amy Nelson, Micah Nelson, Paula Nelson, Lana Nelson, Lukas Nelson (Photo by Lindsay Greene, bass player for the Paula Nelson Band)
Bobbie Nelson, Willie Nelson, Paula Nelson, Amy Nelson, David Anderson, Lana Nelson.
Best wishes to Lana Nelson on her birthday.
Rachel Fowler with mother Lana Nelson, Farm Aid 25.
at the BMI Awards in Nashville 11/6/07
@Colorado Springs, photo by Stewart Patton
Willie, Connie, Paula and Amy Nelson
Lukas Nelson, Willie Nelson, Younston, Ohio
Bobbie Nelson, Paul English and Lana Nelson, at the BMI Awards in Nashville 11/6/07
Lana Nelson, www.WillieNelson.com
Best wishes to Lana Nelson on her birthday.
Rachel Fowler with mother Lana Nelson, Farm Aid 25.
photo: Jan Jenner
Willie was honored on 10/19/07 with the ‘Bridging Divides’ award, for his visionary aid to peaceful conflict resolution, at the Frank Erwin Center on the University of Texas campus. His children sang ‘Peaceful Solution’ to their father, the song inspired and written by Willie and daughter Amy.
The University of Texas’
Project on Conflict Resolution:
The Willie Nelson
Bridging Divides Award Celebration“Tonight we recognize and thank Willie Nelson for his inspiration at bridging divides and seeking peaceful solutions. Willie Nelson is widely recognized as one of America’s most enduring cultural icons.
In life and art, Mr. Nelson symbolizes the nobility of the common man. His advocacy on behalf of a myriad of causes springs from a deep well of compassion.
As a musical crusader for peace, not only is he a caretaker to the underprivileged and dispossessed, but a voice of reason. His contributions to the common good and good time music remain a singular achievement.
May we all leave tonight inspired to work for constructive conflict and peaceful cooperation.”
Bobbie Nelson, Paul English and Lana Nelson, at the BMI Awards in Nashville 11/6/07
Lana Nelson shares her pictures that she takes out on the road with Willie Nelson & Family at Willie Nelson’s Website.
To see more of Lana Nelson’s photographs:
www.WillieNelson.com
Lana Nelson has posted more photos and stories from the recent tour at Willie Nelson’s website here.
Including photos of the lovely Kim Novak, another Willie Nelson fan, who went to the show in Troutdale, Oregon, and stopped by to say hi to him.
