There is no greater American treasure than Willie Nelson.  He’s topped the charts in country, pop, adult contemporary and jazz music.  His broad base of loyal fans eagerly follows his many musical changes.  And his concerts are a communal gathering, a festive party atmosphere with no attitudinal separation between artist and audience.  Nelson’s newest CD “American Classic,” describes both the purity of the country songs it contains as well as the artist himself.

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The Virginia Gazette is giving away tickets to see Willie Nelson and Family at the nTelos Wireless Pavilion in Portsmouth, VA on July 23, 2009.

To enter, submit your e-mail address at:
http://www.vagazette.com/articles/2010/07/07/contests/doc4c28968134740041783279.txt

Mike B, from Minnesota is the winner of Tom Conway’s album, ‘El Tigre.’   Mike, I have your address and will get that off to you tomorrow.

Tom kindly sent me several of his new album and it has been so much fun to give them away.  Everyone who hears this album is amazed by Tom’s guitar playing.    And all the other muscians on the album are so talented, too.   Tom lives in Hawaii, and a few years ago Willie Nelson said on the radio that he and son Lukas took a guitar lesson from Tom once when they were home there.

Willie Nelson and Tom sing, ‘A Peaceful Solution,’ on the album, and I think it’s my favorite version I’ve heard of the song that Willie wrote with daughter Amy.  You can hear the songs, and purchase the cd at Tom’s website, www.TomConwayGuitar.com. 

Thanks to everyone who entered the contest; sorry you didn’t win, but if you buy the album you will be a winner, you’ll enjoy it so much.

http://www.TomConwayGuitar.com

Big Sky Montana is having a contest and giving away tickets to Willie Nelson’s concert on September 3, 2010.  Also, the winner will get the chance to name the ice rink.    I think they should name it the Willie Nelson Ice Skating Rink, and be done with it.  

I wonder if you have to live there to enter?  I’m going to check; if I win, I’m going to the show and name  the Willie Nelson Skating Rink. 

To enter:

 Submissions can be sent to ryan@bigskytowncenter.com by Friday June 18 at 5 p.m. The winning name will be announced at the ribbon-cutting for the pavilion before the Fourth of July concert gets underway at the park.

(not the Big Sky Rink)

To read the news article about the rink:
http://www.lonepeaklookout.com/articles/2010/06/17/news/news3.txt

Visit Willie Nelson’s website to find out how you can win an autographed Martin Guitar, a ‘Blueberry’ Blue Mic from Blue Microphone. 

Three runner-ups will win autographed copy of Willie Nelson’s ‘Country Music’ cd.

For more information and to sign up to win:
www.WillieNelson.com

http://www.TomConwayGuitar.com

Tom Conway kindly gave me some albums to share with the Willie Nelson fans who visit this blog, and here’s your chance to win one.  Just e-mail me at Linda @ stillisstillmoving.com (yeah, a new email address).  Anyone who entered the last drawing does not have to enter again, but if you didn’t — here you go, let’s hear from you.  You’ll want to own a copy of this album.

Tom’s album is a lively, energetic sampling of gypsy jazz, and it’s beautiful.  He is such a great guitar player, and he is a nice guy, too.  Bonus! 

If you can’t wait to win, you can purchase your copy at Tom’s website at
  www.TomConwayGuitar.com — you can also listen to the album at the site, too.

Thanks, Tom.  I’m listening to it right now.

Vote for Willie Nelson’s ‘On the Road Again,’  or your other favorite Road Song, and win prizes. 

Midas Intl., and Spin Magazine are sponsoring a ‘Rock the Highway’ and ‘Search for the Next Road Song’ contest.    Visit www.midassummer2010.com to vote for your favorite song and be entered for prizes, or to submit your own original song about the road. 

For generations, the lure of the open road has inspired long and varied lists of classic songs. Now, Midas International Corporation, one of the world’s largest providers of automotive services, is partnering with SPIN to launch the “Rock the Highway” sweepstakes and “Search for the Next Great Road Song” contest. Sweepstakes and contest details and Midas’ tips for car care and safe teen driving are available at www.midassummer2010.com.

“At Midas, our job is to make certain our customers’ vehicles are ready for those summer road trips,” said Mike Bevan, Midas’ director of retail marketing. “And, we know those road trips are always better with great music, so we’re going to help them find that next great song.”

Music fans can vote on their favorite road songs of all times by visiting www.rockthehighway.com during June, July and August. Each month, entrants can enter to win road trip-related prizes such as navigation systems, Bridgestone or Firestone tires, or satellite radio systems. There will also be one grand prize per month of VIP tickets to a music festival and a $1,000 cash card. Sweepstakes entrants can print a $39.99 coupon redeemable at the nearest Rock the Highway participating Midas shop for a Midas Road Trip Maintenance Package, which includes an oil change and filter, multi-point courtesy check including a visual brake check, and a set of standard front windshield washer blades.

Midas and SPIN also will add to the list of hits by searching for a new original road song. Musicians are invited to submit their original song to www.rockthehighway.com by July 30, from which Midas will select the best songs for a fan vote running from Aug 3 to Sept. 3.

Six musicians will win a share of $17,000 in cash prizes and appear in an advertisement in SPIN magazine.

No purchase is necessary to enter. Void where prohibited. Visit www.rockthehighway.com for complete sweepstakes and contest details and applicable official rules.

Time is running out to enter the Sirius/XM Sweepstake for a chance to meet Willie Nelson on the 4th of July. Deadline is June 1st.

Sirius/Xm Radio is offering a chance to meet Willie Nelson in person at his 4^th of July Picnic in Austin. This year’s picnic will take place at The Backyard Ampitheatre, just outside Austin, Texas, and performers include Willie Nelson & Family, with special guests, Ray Price, Kris Kristofferson, Jamey Johnson, Jack Ingram, Kevin Fowler, Paula Nelson & The Guilty Pleasures, Jack Ingram, Ray Wylie Hubbard, Leon Russell, Asleep at the Wheel, and more.

The Grand Prize winner will receive round-trip airfare for two, two nights hotel in Austin, TX, $300 cash, two tickets to Willie’s Nelson’s 4^th of July Picnic at The Backyard in Bee Cave, TX and a meet and greet with Willie, a limited edition Martin guitar with hard shell case signed by Willie, an autographed copy of Willie’s new “Country Music” CD from Rounder Records, AND a XM onyX satellite radio with vehicle kit plus a free 3-month subscription to XM Everything Plus The Best of SIRIUS, so you can listen to SIRIUS XM’s Willie’s Place on the go.

Ten runner-up winners will each win an autographed copy of Willie’s new “Country Music” CD from Rounder Records.

For your chance to to win this once-in-a-lifetime experience, visit: Sirius/XM Sweepstake

 Time is running out to enter the Sirius/XM Sweepstake for a chance to meet Willie Nelson on the 4th of July.  Deadline is June 1st.

Sirius/Xm Radio is offering a chance to meet Willie Nelson in person at his 4^th of July Picnic in Austin. This year’s picnic will take place at The Backyard Ampitheatre, just outside Austin, Texas, and performers include Willie Nelson & Family, with special guests, Ray Price, Kris Kristofferson, Jamey Johnson, Jack Ingram, Kevin Fowler, Paula Nelson & The Guilty Pleasures, Jack Ingram, Ray Wylie Hubbard, Leon Russell, Asleep at the Wheel, and more.

The Grand Prize winner will receive round-trip airfare for two, two nights hotel in Austin, TX, $300 cash, two tickets to Willie’s Nelson’s 4^th of July Picnic at The Backyard in Bee Cave, TX and a meet and greet with Willie, a limited edition Martin guitar with hard shell case signed by Willie, an autographed copy of Willie’s new “Country Music” CD from Rounder Records, AND a XM onyX satellite radio with vehicle kit plus a free 3-month subscription to XM Everything Plus The Best of SIRIUS, so you can listen to SIRIUS XM’s Willie’s Place on the go.

Ten runner-up winners will each win an autographed copy of Willie’s new “Country Music” CD from Rounder Records.

For your chance to to win this once-in-a-lifetime experience, visit: Sirius/XM Sweepstake

Tom Conway has a new album out, and he has kindly shared a few to give away to folks who read this blog.    For a chance to win this wonderful album, e-mail me at Florenceem @ aol.com.  I will randomly draw a name on Sunday.

This album has a beautiful rendition of Willie Nelson’s, “A Peaceful Solution,’  with Willie playing guitar and singing.  You can hear the song at Tom’s website, www.TomConwayGuitar.com.

This is a wonderful album, and if you don’t win, I encourage you to visit Tom’s website and buy yourself a copy.  You’ll thank me later.

Spruce Home is giving away a Willie Nelson Pillow.    To enter their contest and random drawing, all you have to do is leave a comment at their site:

 http://www.etsy.com/storque/handmade-life/process-upholstery-with-spruce-home-7978/

Sirius/Xm Radio is offering a chance to meet Willie Nelson in person at his 4^th of July Picnic in Austin.  This year’s picnic will take place at The Backyard Ampitheatre, just outside Austin, Texas, and performers include Willie Nelson & Family, with special guests, Ray Price, Kris Kristofferson, Jamey Johnson, Jack Ingram, Kevin Fowler, Paula Nelson & The Guilty Pleasures, Jack Ingram,  Ray Wylie Hubbard, Leon Russell, Asleep at the Wheel,  and more.

 The Grand Prize winner will receive round-trip airfare for two, two nights hotel in Austin, TX, $300 cash, two tickets to Willie’s Nelson’s 4^th of July Picnic at The Backyard in Bee Cave, TX and a meet and greet with Willie, a limited edition Martin guitar with hard shell case signed by Willie, an autographed copy of Willie’s new “Country Music” CD from Rounder Records, AND a XM onyX satellite radio with vehicle kit plus a free 3-month subscription to XM Everything Plus The Best of SIRIUS, so you can listen to SIRIUS XM’s Willie’s Place on the go.  

Ten runner-up winners will each win an autographed copy of Willie’s new “Country Music” CD from Rounder Records.  

For your chance to to win this once-in-a-lifetime experience, visit: Sirius/XM Sweepstake 

Willie Nelson autographs the guitar.

 Enter to Win:  Sirius/XM Sweepstake

Sirius/Xm Radio is offering a chance to meet Willie Nelson in person at his 4^th of July Picnic in Austin.  This year’s picnic will take place at The Backyard Ampitheatre, just outside Austin, Texas, and performers include Willie Nelson & Family, with special guests, Ray Price, Kris Kristofferson, Jamey Johnson, Jack Ingram, Kevin Fowler, Paula Nelson & The Guilty Pleasures, Jack Ingram,  Ray Wylie Hubbard, Leon Russell, Asleep at the Wheel,  and more.

 The Grand Prize winner will receive round-trip airfare for two, two nights hotel in Austin, TX, $300 cash, two tickets to Willie’s Nelson’s 4^th of July Picnic at The Backyard in Bee Cave, TX and a meet and greet with Willie, a limited edition Martin guitar with hard shell case signed by Willie, an autographed copy of Willie’s new “Country Music” CD from Rounder Records, AND a XM onyX satellite radio with vehicle kit plus a free 3-month subscription to XM Everything Plus The Best of SIRIUS, so you can listen to SIRIUS XM’s Willie’s Place on the go.  

Ten runner-up winners will each win an autographed copy of Willie’s new “Country Music” CD from Rounder Records.  

For your chance to to win this once-in-a-lifetime experience, visit: Sirius/XM Sweepstake