Guardian Music — The veteran musician on God, politics, his favourite singer and why weed should be decriminalisedWhat were the songs that made you realise you wanted to be a musician?When I first started out, I sang a lot in church. Amazing Grace was the first song ... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — Ty Segall band @ Fun Fun Fun Fest 2011 (more by BBG) today in NYC * Glass Ghost @ Zebulon * Destruction B BB King's * The Big Terrific @ Cameo * Steel Panther @ Irving Plaza * Willie Nelson... more info

411 Mania — From Nirvana's MTV Unplugged in New York City and The Jimi Hendrix Experience: BBC Sessions to Johnny Cash and Willie Nelson's Storytellers, Led Zeppelin's BBC Sessions and more, 411's C.A. Bell counts down the top 10 live studio albums! more info

L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — Willie Nelson's new album 'Heroes' is being released May 15. The new album includes Willie Nelson's version of Pearl Jam's song 'Just Breathe.' more info

CNN Showbiz — On his millionth album, give or take, Willie Nelson is his usual self. more info

411 Mania — She's running for the Green Party... more info

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 more info