I showed up ready to watch Willie Nelson, but by the end I was hitting replay for Red Clay Strays—because that’s how powerful this performance was. When Willie Nelson and the Red Clay Strays came together for “Will the Circle Be Unbroken?” and “I’ll Fly Away,” it didn’t just move the crowd—it shook them. As someone who’s been an “old country” fan my whole life, I’m used to rolling my eyes at all the noise that passes for country these days. But Red Clay Strays? They’re different. They’re real. They’re the kind of sound that grabs your chest and doesn’t let go. After this performance, they’re officially my favorite band—no hesitation, no debate. They hit a level most modern country can’t even touch.
92-Year-Old Country Icon Wows Fans With Incredible Performance During a recent performance accompanied by Alabama’s The Red Clay Strays, country music legend Willie Nelson delivered a powerful rendition of the gospel classic “I’ll Fly Away,” leaving the audience deeply moved. Fans took to social media, calling the performance “Legendary” and “Once in a lifetime.” “stooopp this is the … Read more