ContactMusic — Country legend Willie Nelson has declined an offer to become comedienne Roseanne Barrs running mate in her bid to become the next U S President The TV funnywoman announced her plans to enter the political arena earlier this year 12 and her name will.... more info
Brooklyn Vegan — "Some musicians just bring marijuana to mind. Willie Nelson has never hidden his taste for it. And in the rap world Wiz Khalifa, the "Black and Yellow" rapper from Pittsburgh, has never been coy in his rhymes about his love... more info
Starpulse — Today country music artist and activist Willie Nelson turns 79! Willie Nelson was born on April 30, 1933 in Abbott, Texas. Despite approaching 80, Willie has not let his age slow him down. To much ... more info
Guardian Music — Jack White in London, Rihanna in New York and Willie Nelson with a statue of himself in Austin – yes, it's the week's highlights from planet pop and beyond
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Starpulse — Country music icon Willie Nelson has been hailed a green hero after picking up a Planet Defender award for his environmental work. Nelson was honored at Rock The Earth's Seventh Annual Planet Def... more info
ContactMusic — Country music icon Willie Nelson has been hailed a green hero after picking up a Planet Defender award for his environmental work Nelson was honoured at Rock The Earths Seventh Annual Planet Defender Awards on Monday 23Apr12 The prize is given o... more info
L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — Chris Ethridge, one of the original members of the Flying Burrito Brothers, has died at age 65 of complications from pancreatic cancer. Chris Ethridge also toured for many years in Willie Nelson's Family Band. more info
Starpulse — Marijuana lovers Willie Nelson, Snoop Dogg and Kris Kristofferson have teamed up to record a new weed anthem to mark the unofficial 4/20 holiday for stoners. The unlikely trio have released "Roll... more info
ContactMusic — Willie Nelson was greeted by huge crowds in his home state of Texas on Friday 20Apr12 as a bronze statue of the star was erected in his honour The country legend turned up in Austin to greet his hordes of fans as the eight feet 2 43 metres tall piece... more info