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Some songs don’t arrive with a bang — they slip in quietly and never leave. “Blue Eyes Crying in the Rain” is one of those rare pieces. Written by Fred Rose and recorded by several country artists over the years, the song found its most enduring voice in Willie Nelson’s stripped-down 1975 rendition on Red … Read more

In the history of country music, few moments carry the weight and magic of seeing Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings, and Kris Kristofferson standing shoulder to shoulder as The Highwaymen. Each man was already a towering figure in American music, but together they became something even more powerful — a living embodiment of the … Read more

The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has officially revealed its list of nominees for the Class of 2023 — and it includes an impressive eight first-time contenders. The foundation announced on Wednesday that 14 artists are on this year’s ballot, representing a wide spectrum of sounds, eras, and musical influence. Among the nominees are … Read more

The fourth time, it turns out, really was the charm for Willie Nelson. The legendary singer-songwriter has never shied away from admitting that he made plenty of mistakes in his personal life. But when it comes to marrying his wife of more than three decades, Annie D’Angelo, Nelson is unequivocal. It was, he says, “about … Read more

Giddy up — Beyoncé has officially entered her Cowboy Carter era. The superstar’s eighth studio album, Cowboy Carter, arrived in the U.S. at midnight Friday, marking Act II of her Renaissance trilogy. Fans in New Zealand and Australia got an early listen thanks to their time zones, while Beyoncé simultaneously dropped lyric videos for the … Read more

Once an outlaw, always an outlaw. Very few artists can claim a career as long, restless, and deeply woven into American music as Willie Nelson’s. Now in his mid-80s, the self-described “last man standing” among country-blues legends is still touring regularly — and still recording. With his 67th studio album newly released, Nelson shows no … Read more

The 2023 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony is shaping up to be a landmark celebration of music history. On Wednesday, the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Foundation unveiled this year’s class of inductees, honoring a wide-ranging group of artists whose influence spans generations and genres. Joining the Hall in the performer … Read more

Snoop Dogg Recalls Being “Outsmoked” by Willie Nelson Rapper Snoop Dogg recently shared the story of the most stoned he has ever been, identifying country music legend Willie Nelson as the only person to ever outsmoke him. A High-Stakes Game of Dominoes During an appearance on SiriusXM’s Let’s Go! with Tom Brady, Larry Fitzgerald, and … Read more

Willie Nelson: Laughter and Love at 90 After 31 years of marriage, Willie Nelson remains devoted to his wife, Annie D’Angelo. The 90-year-old country icon credits much of his happiness to D’Angelo, whom he playfully describes as his “bodyguard,” “nurse,” and “lover,” noting that laughter serves as the “best medicine” in their relationship. Celebrating a … Read more