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Album: Willie Nelson, "Heroes" (Sony Legacy)

Throughout a long and extremely weird career (really one of the greatest shaggy dog stories the popular music industry has ever produced, and there's very little even comes close in terms of audaciousness times longevity divided by quality), Willie Hugh Nelson has maintained a certain level of familiarity with his audience merely by doing the things nobody expects a country star should do. Rolling with rappers, rapping about marijuana, speaking out against authority figures -- he's essentially an older Kid Rock, with gravitas, and the mirror image of the polished citybilly you're most likely to see stalking the stage of the Grand Ole Opry these days. May 18, 2012 - Throughout a long and extremely weird career (really one of the greatest shaggy dog stories the popular music industry has ever produced, and there's very little even comes close in terms of audaciousness times longevity divided by quality), Willie Hugh Nelson has maintained a certain level of familiarity with his audience merely by doing the things nobody expects a country star should do.

Willie Nelson to stay on the road through summer

Willie Nelson won't be taking a break anytime soon, as he's added another slew of U.S. shows that now stretch into the summer. // Tour dates at SoundSpike March 13, 2012 - Willie Nelson won't be taking a break anytime soon, as he's added another slew of U.S. shows that now stretch into the summer.

Willie Nelson inks deal with Sony Records

You can go back home again, but only if you're Willie Nelson. The Red Headed Stranger has inked a new long-term deal with Sony Music, current owner of Columbia Records, Nelson's label for almost 20 years beginning in 1975. // Tour dates at SoundSpike February 2, 2012 - You can go back home again, but only if you're Willie Nelson. The Red Headed Stranger has inked a new long-term deal with Sony Music, current owner of Columbia Records, Nelson's label for almost 20 years beginning in 1975.

Willie Nelson adds more "Remember Me" dates to winter trek

Willie Nelson continues to fill out his solo excursion that pushes well into the New Year, all in support of the November release of 'Remember Me, Vol. 1.' // Tour dates at SoundSpike December 23, 2011 - Willie Nelson continues to fill out his solo excursion that pushes well into the New Year, all in support of the November release of "Remember Me, Vol. 1."

Dan "Bee" Spears, longtime Willie Nelson bassist, dead at 62

Dan 'Bee' Spears, who played bass in Willie Nelson's band for more than 40 years, died Thursday night (12/8) after he fell while exiting his motor home. December 9, 2011 - Dan "Bee" Spears, who played bass in Willie Nelson's band for more than 40 years, died Thursday night (12/8) after he fell while exiting his motor home.

Willie Nelson plots 2012 dates, "Remember Me, Vol. 1" release

Willie Nelson won't let the holiday season slow him down, as he has added a slew of 2012 shows to his in-progress solo excursion and readies for the late November drop of 'Remember Me, Vol. 1.' // Tour dates at SoundSpike November 2, 2011 - Willie Nelson won't let the holiday season slow him down, as he has added a slew of 2012 shows to his in-progress solo excursion and readies for the late November drop of "Remember Me, Vol. 1."

George Strait, Dixie Chicks raise big bucks for Texas fire relief

A Monday night (10/17) benefit concert featuring George Strait, Dixie Chicks, Willie Nelson, Lyle Lovett, The Avett Brothers and Asleep at the Wheel and others raised more than $500,000 for victims of the recent wildfires that swept through the state. October 19, 2011 - A Monday night (10/17) benefit concert featuring George Strait, Dixie Chicks, Willie Nelson, Lyle Lovett, The Avett Brothers and Asleep at the Wheel and others raised more than $500,000 for victims of the recent wildfires that swept through the state.

Texas fire benefit to feature Willie Nelson, Lyle Lovett, Dixie Chicks

Texas-bred country superstars Willie Nelson, Lyle Lovett and Dixie Chicks are among the performers scheduled to appear at an Oct. 17 concert to benefit Central Texas wildfire victims. September 22, 2011 - Texas-bred country superstars Willie Nelson, Lyle Lovett and Dixie Chicks are among the performers scheduled to appear at an Oct. 17 concert to benefit Central Texas wildfire victims.

Willie Nelson keeps rolling through the fall

Willie Nelson has no plans of slowing down this fall as he unleashes a rash of solo shows just a few weeks after wrapping his extensive guest-filled 'Country Throwdown Tour.' // Tour dates at SoundSpike September 8, 2011 - Willie Nelson has no plans of slowing down this fall as he unleashes a rash of solo shows just a few weeks after wrapping his extensive guest-filled "Country Throwdown Tour."
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tour dates and tickets
March 2012
12 - Phoenix, AZ - Comerica Theatre
13 - Los Angeles, CA - Walt Disney Concert Hall
15 - Oakland, CA - Fox Theatre
16, 17 - Reno, NV - Silver Legacy Resort Casino

April 2012
3 - Farmington, NM - McGee Park Memorial Coliseum
5 - Odessa, TX - Dos Amigos
6 - Concho, OK - Lucky Star Casino
7 - Newkirk, OK - First Council Casino
8 - Cape Girardeau, MO - Show Me Center
9 - Oxford, MS - The Lyric Oxford
11 - Aurora, IL - Paramount Arts Centre
12 - Aurora, IL - Paramount Arts Centre
13 - Elkhart, IN - The Lerner Theatre
14 - Elizabeth, IN - Horseshoe Casino
15 - Springfield, MO - Juanita K. Hammons Hall
19 - Lufkin, TX - Angelina County Expo Center
20 - Austin, TX - ACL Live at The Moody Theater
21 - Austin, TX - The Backyard at Bee Cave

May 2012
6 - Glenside, PA - Keswick Theatre
7 - Washington, D.C. - 9:30 Club
9 - Glen Allen, VA - Innsbrook Snagajob Pavilion
10 - Charleston, WV - Clay Center for the Arts & Sciences
11 - Wilkes-Barre, PA - Kirby Center
12 - Red Bank, NJ - Count Basie Theatre
15 - Providence, RI - Veterans Memorial Auditorium
16, 17 - Montclair, NJ - Wellmont Theatre
18 - Newport News, VA - Ferguson Center for the Performing Arts
19 - Fredericksburg, VA - Celebrate Virginia Live at the Job.com Pavilion

June 2012
3 - Houston, TX - Free Press Summer Festival
5 - Nashville, TN - Schermerhorn Symphony Center
7 - Waukegan, IL - Genessee Theatre
8 - Winsted, MN - Winstock Country Music Festival
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