Willie Nelson Confirms New Book's Release Date Ahead of Rock Hall Induction

Willie Nelson will share his life story through his upcoming book.

Titled, "Energy Follows Thought: The Stories Behind My Songs," the book will be released ahead of Nelson's Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction. The singer co-wrote it alongside Mickey Raphael and David Ritz.

Willie Nelson To Release New Book

As confirmed by Rolling Stone, the 90-year-old "Blue Eyes Crying in the Rain" hitmaker will release his new book "Energy Follows Thought: The Stories Behind My Songs" through HaperCollins on Oct. 31 - days before the scheduled induction on Nov. 3.

According to the magazine, the singer's book will dive into his catalog of music as he shares his thoughts about the lyrics of 160 of his favorite songs. It will reportedly cover his whole career and tell the story of his early hits that helped him score the spotlight.

Nelson's book will also feature several musicians and collaborators, including Ray Charles, Dolly Parton, Merle Haggard, and Waylon Jennings. Apart from that, it will also present never-before-seen photographs of the crooner.

It serves as one of his current projects after clarifying that he will not retire anytime soon. Despite his age, Nelson has been telling news outlets in his interviews that he is not worried about his last days and only feels determined to continue performing.

As part of his plans, his upcoming Outlaw Music Festival Tour has been expanded and will stretch into October. The event, which will kick off on June 23, will feature musicians like Trampled by Turtles, Robert Plant & Alison Krauss, Particle Kidd, Margo Price, John Fogerty, Nathani Vile, and Avett Brothers, to name a few.

"I can't wait to be on the road with the amazing group of artists joining us on this year's Outlaw Music Festival Tour," Nelson said in a statement. "It is always a great day of music and fun with family, friends and incredible fans, and even more special this year in celebration of my 90th birthday."

Willie Nelson's Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction

Nelson is also gearing up to receive another honor at the upcoming Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 2023. The singer joined Rage Against the Machine, The Spinners, Kate Bush, Missy Elliott, Sheryl Crow, and George Michael under the performer category, and he is among the 13 inductees in the class of 2023.

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame will happen at Barclays Center in Brooklyn on Nov. 3, during which the inductees will officially be honored.