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by: Tera Hall
Nelson unveiled “Remember Me, Vol. 1” in late November via R&J Records. The 14-track collection features hand-picked hit singles spanning the last 70 years. Backed by some of Nashville’s top session musicians, Nelson takes on Billboard hits such as George Jones’ “Why Baby Why,” Rosemary Clooney’s “This Old House,” Ray Price’s “Release Me” and Merle Haggard’s “Ramblin’ Fever,” among others.
The second volume will hit retailers next year, according to press release.
The latest effort follows his 2009 Rounder Records release, the simply titled “Country Music,” which peaked at No. 4 on Billboard’s Top Country Albums chart. Nelson’s discography now includes more than 60 albums since his 1962 debut, “And Then I Wrote.”
December 2011
30, 31 – Austin, TX – Austin City Limits Live at Moody TheaterJanuary 2012
5 – Amarillo, TX – Amarillo Civic Center 6 – Fort Worth, TX – Billy Bob’s 7 – Winnie, TX – Nutty Jerry’s 8 – Texarkana, AR – Perot Theatre 10 – Baton Rouge, LA – The Varsity Theatre 12 – New Orleans, LA – House of Blues 13 – Robinsonville, MS – Gold Strike Millenium Theatre 14 – Bossier City, LA – Horseshoe Casino & Hotel 15 – San Antonio, TX – Majestic TheatreFebruary 2012
1 – Fort Pierce, FL – Sunrise Theatre 2 – Clearwater, FL – Ruth Eckerd Hall 3 – Sarasota, FL – Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall 7 – Fort Lauderdale, FL – Broward Center for the Performing Arts 8 – Jacksonville, FL – Florida Theatre 9 – Rome, GA – Forum Civic Center 10 – Biloxi, MS – Beau Rivage Theatre 11 – Hiawassee, GA – Anderson Music Hall 12 – Atlanta, GA – TabernacleMarch 2012
6 – Sahuarita, AZ – Desert Diamond Casino 8 – Santa Ynez, CA – Chumash Casino 9 – Indio, CA – Fantasy Springs Resort Hotel & Casino 10 – Las Vegas, NV – The Smith Center 13 – Los Angeles, CA – Walt Disney Concert Hall 16, 17 – Reno, NV – Silver Legacy Resort Casino
