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Willie Nelson, Darius Rucker Awarded Honorary Doctorates

Sterling Whitaker — Thu, 16 May 2013 19:00:30 +0000

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. 80-year-old Nelson was honored by Berklee College of Music in Boston on Saturday night (May 11), alongside Carole King and Annie Lennox. “I was going to ask [...]

Willie Nelson and Family, 'Let's Face the Music and Dance' – Album Stream

Billy Dukes — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 13:30:50 +0000

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.

The IRS Visits Willie Nelson, George Strait Visits The President – Today In Country Music History

Dave Diamond — Mon, 12 Nov 2012 18:25:18 +0000

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 Is In The Movies, Willie Nelson Is On The Road – Today In Country Music History

Dave Diamond — Thu, 08 Nov 2012 18:45:38 +0000

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 Is Clear, Willie Nelson Cries In The Rain – Today In Country Music History

Dave Diamond — Thu, 04 Oct 2012 17:27:31 +0000

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.

Willie Nelson Makes Trouble, Rascal Flatts Was There – Today In Country Music History

Dave Diamond — Sat, 22 Sep 2012 13:00:47 +0000

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, Willie Nelson Wishes He Wasn't – Today In Country Music History

Dave Diamond — Fri, 21 Sep 2012 16:54:15 +0000

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.

Kenny Chesney Falls In Love, Willie Nelson Gets Busted – Today In Country Music History

Dave Diamond — Tue, 18 Sep 2012 17:26:50 +0000

Willie Nelson was cited for ... Well, what he's usually cited for ... Garth Brooks stayed up all night and more.

Gretchen Wilson Gets Jacked Up, Johnny Lee Looks For Love – Today In Country Music History

Dave Diamond — Thu, 06 Sep 2012 16:58:21 +0000

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.

Willie Nelson Cancels Show Due to Hospitalization

Amy Sciarretto — Mon, 20 Aug 2012 16:02:55 +0000

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. It’s not certain what health ailments Nelson was suffering from, but it was clearly [...]

Toby Keith Isn't As Good, Joe Nichols Remembers – Today In Country Music History

Dave Diamond — Mon, 23 Jul 2012 17:30:46 +0000

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 Hit Number One, Willie Nelson Hits The Road – Today In Country Music History

Dave Diamond — Tue, 03 Jul 2012 17:42:28 +0000

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.

Sara Evans And Josh Turner Get Married, Toby Keith Goes For A Beer – Today In Country Music History

Dave Diamond — Thu, 14 Jun 2012 16:43:26 +0000

Sara Evans and Josh Turner got married to different people on different years on this date, Toby Keith and Willie Nelson gave their horses a drink in 2003, John Anderson got his first gold record in 1983 and more.

Carrie Underwood Goes To The Opry, Willie Nelson Goes To Jail – Today In Country Music History

Dave Diamond — Thu, 10 May 2012 17:35:32 +0000

Carrie Underwood became an Opry member in 2008, Dierks Bentley became a Drifter in 2005, Willie Nelson was arrested (can you guess what for?) in 1994 and more.

Favorite Willie Nelson Song – Readers Poll

Billy Dukes — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 19:00:55 +0000

Country legend Willie Nelson celebrates his 79th birthday today (April 30). For 50 years, the Texas-born singer has been defining the country music genre with hits like ‘Seven Spanish Angels’ and ‘On the Road Again.’ But what is the all-time best song from the famous acoustic picker? Choose your favorite from this list, or write [...]

Willie Nelson Sings For The President, Jimmy Olander Runs – Today In Country Music History

Dave Diamond — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 17:01:21 +0000

Billy Currington played the Opry in 2003, Jimmy Olander (Diamond Rio) ran a half marathon in 2009 and Willie Nelson sang for the President in 1978.

Do you remember who that President was?

Chris Ethridge, Willie Nelson Bandmate and Original Flying Burrito Brother, Dead at 65

Billy Dukes — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 20:30:36 +0000

One of the men who helped Willie Nelson build his long and storied career has died. Chris Ethridge, a country rock bassist who’s perhaps best known as the co-founder of the Flying Burrito Brothers, died Monday (April 23) after being hospitalized in Meridian, Miss. last week.

Willie Nelson Provides Home for Two Neglected and Abused Horses

Brittany Joy Cooper — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 20:00:12 +0000

As the president of Farm Aid, it’s no secret that Willie Nelson is a supporter of family farmers across the nation, and the country legend also recently spoke up in support of the Occupy Wall Street movement. But there’s another — perhaps less championed — cause that Nelson cares deeply about, and that’s making sure animals have a good home and are treated well. The ‘Always on My Mind’ singer recently rescued two neglected horses from an abusive environment.

Waylon And Willie Find Good Women, Taylor Swift Burns Old Photos – Today In Country Music History

Dave Diamond — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 18:13:43 +0000

Taylor Swift was burning photos of old flames on this date in 2008, Waylon Jennings and Willie Nelson were singing about the Good Hearted Women in their life in 1976 and Hank Williams Sr. showed us that even wooden Indians need love in 1953.

Click through for the complete list for Today In Country Music History for 21 February, 2012.

The Dixie Chicks Win Without Making Nice, Sugarland Is A Duo – Today In Country Music History

Dave Diamond — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 14:00:08 +0000

Even though they weren't ready to Make Nice, the Dixie Chicks took home five Grammy Awards on this date in 2007, Sugarland performed their first show as a duo in 2006 and Willie Nelson told us what was on his mind back in 1982.

Click through for the complete list for Today In Country Music History for 11 February, 2012.