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Neil Young had previously announced that he was working on new music with the sons of Willie Nelson—Lukas and Micah—but the world got the first live preview of that album when the performers took to the stage for an unannounced concert in California last Thursday. -
Willie Nelson to Release Own Marijuana Brand That's 'Reflective of His Passion' for Cannabis
In perhaps the least surprising news of the day, Willie Nelson has shared his plans to launch his own brand of marijuana. Aptly titled Willie's Reserve, the new venture will capture the musician's lifelong passion of the cannabis and hemp culture. Michael Bowman, a pot lobbyist who will function as the brand's representative, spoke to 'The Daily Beast' recently about the announcement. "He wants it to be something that's reflective of his passion," Bowman said about the brand. -
Willie Nelson and Merle Haggard Teaming for Fourth LP, 'Django & Jimmie,' Named for Django Reinhardt and Jimmie Rodgers
Willie Nelson and Merle Haggard have done plenty of work together in the past and now the pair of iconic country performers will team up for a fourth studio album, titled Django & Jimmie, named after guitarist Django Reinhardt and country idol Jimmie Rodgers. Nelson revealed the first single would be titled "Gone to Pot" during an appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live last week. -
Asleep At The Wheel Delivers Third Chapter in Bob Wills Tribute Tradition; George Strait, Brad Paisley and More Appear
Society always celebrates the records that top the Billboard 200 album chart. Back of The Billboards is a Music Times weekly segment that looks at the opposite end: the new record that finished closest to the back of the Billboard 200 for the previous week. We hope to give a fighting chance to the bands you haven't heard of. This week we look at Asleep At The Wheel's third Bob Wills and His Texas Playboys tribute, 'Still The King,' which features guest spots from George Strait, Brad Paisley, Willie Nelson and more. -
7 Celebrity Wedding Singers: Elton John, Ellie Goulding and Whitney Houston Play Sometimes Surprising Nuptials
Lady Gaga's wedding to actor Taylor Kinney sound like it will be swinging joint, as her Cheek to Cheek costar Tony Bennett has confirmed that he'll be performing at the event when it occurs later this year. One benefit to being a celebrity is having the connections and money to book amazing nuptial entertainment. Check out how The Royal Couple, Kanye West and Rush Limbaugh celebrated their big days. -
7 Great Frank Sinatra Covers from Bob Dylan, Lady Gaga, Aretha Franklin, Sex Pistols and More
A source indicated today that Bob Dylan might be considering a second album of Frank Sinatra to accompany this year's Shadows In The Night. Sinatra was himself a master of the cover, often taking popular songs and immortalizing them with his own iconic voice, so it's sensible that plenty of others would cover Old Blue Eyes in turn. Music Times chose a brief set of our favorite tributes to one of the greatest vocalists of all time. -
Willie Nelson, Allison Krauss and Union Station to Attempt Tour Together for Second Summer in A Row
Willie Nelson and Allison Krauss will once again attempt to do a joint tour together, after last summer's plan fell apart following health concerns for the latter vocalist. The pair are back together for at least nine concert stops this summer. The shows will start out west in Montana and pretty much stay there, with a majority of the dates taking place in California. -
Beyoncé, Ed Sheeran & Gary Clark Jr. Join Forces For Epic Stevie Wonder Medley At Grammy Tribute Show [WATCH]
A slew of famous names came out in full force recently to pay tribute to the one and only Stevie Wonder. Songs in the Key of Life: An All-Star Grammy Salute aired last night (Feb. 16) and admirers like Lady Gaga, Ariana Grande and Usher all performed. The highlight of the show came when Beyoncé performed a medley of tunes including "Fingertips," "Master Blaster (Jammin')" and "Higher Ground." The pop superstar brought out Ed Sheeran and Gary Clark Jr. for the performance. -
Stevie Wonder Extends 'Songs in the Key of Life' Tour [FULL SCHEDULE]
Last year, music legend Stevie Wonder set out on a tour to commemorate his classic album "Songs in the Key of Life," but just in case you missed him, Wonder has announced a new string of tour dates for March and April, which you can check out below. According to "radio.com," Wonder's newly announced tour dates kick off March 17 in Denver, and finish up April 12 with a performance at Brooklyn's Barclays Center, with dates in Houston, Dallas, New Orleans, Louisville, Minneapolis, Austin, Nashville and Baltimore in between.For each concert on his "Songs in the Key of Life" tour, Wonder will perform all 21 songs from his classic 1976 album, along with other songs from throughout his career — it was not the only great album he made, after all.In other Stevie Wonder news, the 64-year-old singer will be the subject of a special Grammy tribute, which will air on CBS Feb. 16 at 9 p.m. Among the artists slated to perform at the event are Coldplay frontman Chris Martin, Ed Sheeran, Janelle Monae, Usher and Willie Nelson. -
Ed Sheeran, Chris Martin, Usher & More Billed for Stevie Wonder Grammys Tribute 'Songs in the Key of Life'
Each year, the Grammys pay tribute to one of music's big icons. After giving the special treatment to The Beatles last year, 2015 is going to be all about the legendary Stevie Wonder. Today (Jan. 14), the first round of performers for CBS's special Stevie Wonder: Songs in the Key of Life were unveiled, and the program is set to feature some of the biggest names in pop and R&B. -
Neil Young Recording New Album with Willie Nelson's Sons: Singer Also Talks About Pono Service [WATCH]
Neil Young's new Pono music player debuted at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas recently. The guitarist sat down with "Rolling Stone" to discuss the new service, which launched this week, but naturally the conversation covered other areas. He revealed that his next album will be a collaboration with Willie Nelson's sons Lukas and Micah.Young and the Nelson boys have performed together previously at the Harvest the Hope and Bridge School benefits as well as Farm Aid."I'm working on another album now that I'm going to do be doing with Willie Nelson's sons," the singer said, adding that the record may have something to do with the Monsanto agriculture company — Young has been critical of the organization in the past.Past that album, Young does not have anything else lined up. -
WATCH: 'The Colbert Report' Finale Song "We'll Meet Again" with Willie Nelson, Cyndi Lauper, Michael Stipe & More [VIDEO]
Last night, the world bid adieu to Stephen Colbert, The Colbert Report and the faux-conservative pundit we've all grown to know and love on Comedy Central over the last eight years. In one of the funny news show's final segments, celebrities of all sorts, including Michael Stipe, Willie Nelson, Cyndi Lauper and Randy Newman sang goodbye to Colbert with an emotional performance of "We'll Meet Again."
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