Brooklyn Vegan — Willie Nelson & Family, Gov't Mule, The Avett Brothers, Michael Franti & Spearhead, Joe Russo's Almost Dead and Marco Benevento are among the over 40 acts scheduled for Mountain Jam 2019. Continue reading… more info

JamBase — Mountain Jam's first installment at Bethel Woods will feature Willie Nelson, Joe Russo's Almost Dead, Gov't Mule and more. more info

Brooklyn Vegan — CBDhas been popping up in all kinds of edible goods, from lattes to pastries, and including a hemp-infused coffee from Willie Nelson's brand; however, it's legal status as a food additive remains uncertain. Continue reading… more info

Brooklyn Vegan — Ken Burns' series, which debuts in September, will include segments on the Carter Family, Jimmie Rodgers, Bill Monroe and Bob Wills, Hank Williams, Patsy Cline, Johnny Cash, Merle Haggard, Loretta Lynn, Charley Pride, Willie Nelson, Dolly Parton... more info

JamBase — Tedeschi Trucks Band debuted a cover of Willie Nelson's "Somebody Pick Up My Pieces" and were joined by Luther Dickinson as they began a three-night stand at The Ryman. more info

USA Today Music — Reggie Young, linchpin of the Memphis sound and prolific Nashville session man, has died at age 82.             more info

USA Today Music — Musicians including Lyle Lovett, Margo Price, Jason Isbell and Jack Johnson share stories about their friendship with Willie Nelson at a tribute concert to the country legend. (Jan. 15)             more info

JamBase — Bob Weir and Wolf Bros, Brian Wilson and Willie Nelson & Family will headline the 2019 Beachlife Festival at the Seaside Lagoon in Redondo Beach, California. more info

JamBase — Saturday's 'Willie: The Life & Songs Of An American Outlaw' tribute to Willie Nelson at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville featured Dave Matthews, Derek Trucks, Susan Tedeschi, Margo Price and dozens more. more info

New York Times — His songs have been sung by Loretta Lynn, Willie Nelson, George Jones, Johnny Cash, Dolly Parton, Jerry Lee Lewis and two Elvises: Presley and Costello. more info