Willie Nelson, Darius Rucker Awarded Honorary Doctorates
It proved an interesting weekend for higher education in country music circles last weekend, as country stars Willie Nelson and Darius Rucker both became honorary doctors of music.
It proved an interesting weekend for higher education in country music circles last weekend, as country stars Willie Nelson and Darius Rucker both became honorary doctors of music.
Willie Nelson's 80th birthday celebration begins with the release of a new album on April 16. The country music legend will reveal 'Let's Face the Music and Dance,' which you can listen to in full in advance with this online stream on Taste of Country.
Josh Turner could sing, but he wasn't much of a good luck charm for the Tennessee Titans on this date in 2006, George Strait visited the president in 2003, the IRS visited Willie Nelson in 1990 and more.
Tim McGraw and Gwyneth Paltrow were on the silver screen on this date in 2010, Keith Urban was glad he was who he was in 2003, Willie Nelson was on the road ... again ... in 1980 and more.
Scotty McCreery's future was clear as day on this date in 2011, Little Big Town was on the right road in 2005, Willie Nelson was crying in the rain in 1975 and more.
Kenny Chesney took Rascal Flatts to the number one position on this date in 2007, Alabama was walking in high cotton in 1989, Willie Nelson was making trouble in 1976 and more.
Keith Urban was here on this date in 2004, Darryl Worley missed his friend in 2002, Willie Nelson was dealing with the IRS in 1990 and more.
Willie Nelson was cited for ... Well, what he's usually cited for ... Garth Brooks stayed up all night and more.
Gretchen Wilson was "All Jacked Up" on this date in 2005, Willie Nelson was half a man in 1985, Johnny Lee was "Lookin' For Love" in 1980 and more.
Country legend Willie Nelson was forced to cancel his planned performance at a fundraiser in Castle Pines Village in Colorado on Saturday, August 18. The tireless singer and pot proponent, 79, reportedly pulled out of his appearance due to health problems.
Toby Keith wasn't As Good As He Once Was on this date in 2005, Joe Nichols had a Memory in 2002, Willie Nelson and Merle Haggard had the number one Country song in the nation in 1983 and more.
Montgomery Gentry had the number one Country song in the nation on this date in 2004, Alison Krauss became a member of the Grand Ole Opry in 1993, Willie Nelson was on the silver screen in 1980 and more.