Last night, Austin Mayor Leffingwell announced plans to re-name 2nd street in Austin after Willie Nelson, as part of the city’s plans to honor their hometown hero. Also, last night Capital Area Statues, Inc. and Mayor Leffingwell unveiled a bronze statue of Willie Nelson, also part of the city’s overall plans to honor Willie. The statue to be installed on West Second Street near the entrance to the new KLRU’s Austin City Limits Studio.
Janis and Kelly went to the Austin ceremony, along with Bobbie Nelson, Turk Pipkin, and other celebrities and fans gathered to honor Willie Nelson. Thanks to Janis for sending some pictures early in the morning, after her drive back to Dallas from Austin, before heading off to school and work!
Bobbie Nelson, and small version of the life-sized sculpture that is being commissioned to honor Willie in Austin.