Latest Willie Nelson News
Van Morrison: 'I Never Sing A Lyric The Same Way Twice'
Van Morrison will "never sing a lyric the same way twice".The 79-year-old star considers himself to be a jazz singer because he's "always improvising" and switching things up when he performs.In an interview with The...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 27 September 2024
Willie Nelson 'Faces Death With Grace' On New Album
Willie Nelson "faces death with grace" on new his album 'Last Leaf on the Tree'.The 91-year-old musician is preparing to release his 76th solo record in November and his 34-year-old son Micah Nelson - who...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 16 August 2024
Orville Peck Used To Be 'Very' Against Writing With Other Artists
Orville Peck used to be "very opposed" to collaborating with other artists - until he joined forces with Shania Twain.The pair released 'Legends Never Die' from the former's EP 'Show Pony' in 2020, and since...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 10 August 2024
Neil Young Is Heading Back On Stage After Axing Crazy Horse Gigs Amid Band Illness
Neil Young is heading back on stage this autumn after cancelling his Crazy Horse tour dates due to band illness.The 78-year-old ‘Old Man’ folk icon has his next live performance set for New York’s Farm...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 24 July 2024
Van Morrison Announces Duets Album Featuring Unreleased Tracks With Willie Nelson And Joss Stone
Van Morrison has dusted off tracks from his vault for his upcoming album, ‘New Arrangements And Duets’.The 'Brown Eyed Girl' hitmaker has revealed the record contains just a "small percentage" of the unreleased material he...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 27 June 2024
Willie Nelson Misses Start Of Tour 'On Doctor's Orders'
Willie Nelson has been forced to miss the opening shows of his joint tour with Bob Dylan "on doctor's orders".The 91-year-old singer was due to kick off the 'Outlaw Music Festival Tour' with the 'Like...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 23 June 2024
Zayn Malik Hints At Dropping Another Album 'Pretty Soon' After Room Under The Stairs
Zayn Malik has teased he "might" drop another album "pretty soon".The former One Direction star returns this Friday (17.05.24) with his fourth solo album 'Room Under The Stairs', and he has revealed he's always making...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 15 May 2024
Jon Batiste Applauds Beyonce For 'Dismantling Genres'
Jon Batiste has applauded Beyonce for "dismantling genres" with her new country album 'Cowboy Carter'.The singer/songwriter wrote and produced the track 'Ameriican Requiem' for the pop star's new record - which also features star turns...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 01 April 2024
Beyonce Unveils Star-studded Cowboy Carter Album
Beyonce recruited a star-studded line-up for guest appearances on her new album 'Cowboy Carter'.The pop superstar has made her first foray into country music with the record - which was released on Friday (29.03.24) -...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 29 March 2024
Sir Elton John And Bernie Taupin To Receive Library Of Congress Gershwin Prize
Sir Elton John and Bernie Taupin are set to be bestowed with the 2024 Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song.The 76-year-old music legend and his longtime songwriting partner will receive the prestigious accolade...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 31 January 2024
'I Hoped A Car Would Run Over Me': Willie Nelson Was 'Slowly Self-destructing'
Willie Nelson tried to take his own life "a couple of times".The 90-year-old singer recalled how he was "drinking more than ever" amid marital problems with his first wife, Martha Jewel Matthews, and financial woes...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 22 December 2023
'I'll Be Back In A Minute': Willie Nelson Believes In Reincarnation
Willie Nelson believes in reincarnation.The 90-year-old singer doesn't believe "life ends" and is convinced he will be back on Earth again one day after he finally passes away.He told CBS News: "I think we probably...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 15 December 2023
'It Just Hasn't Clicked': Missy Elliott Still Can't Believe She's Being Inducted Into The Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame
Missy Elliott admits it "just hasn't clicked" that she will become the first female rapper inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame on Friday (03.11.23).As a hip-hop artist, the 'Get Ur Freak On'...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 03 November 2023
Olivia Rodrigo And Sheryl Crow To Duet At Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame
Olivia Rodrigo is set to perform with Sheryl Crow at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame ceremony on Friday (03.11.23).The 'Vampire' hitmaker is returning to the star-studded bash in New York again, after performing...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 02 November 2023
Bob Dylan Surprises Crowd With Heartbreakers Set At Farm Aid
Bob Dylan made a surprise appearance at Farm Aid at the weekend.The music legend previously performed at the first two charity concerts in 1985 and 1986 to raise awareness about the loss of family farms...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 25 September 2023
Cher Recalls There Were Drugs ‘Everywhere’ On Willie Nelson’S Tour Bus
Cher has recalled there were drugs “everywhere” on Willie Nelson’s tour bus.The ‘If I Could Turn Back Time’ singer, 76, told ‘The Kelly Clarkson Show’ the vehicle also stank of marijuana.Cher added: “Oh my God,...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 31 December 2022
Snoop Dogg Says Highest He Ever Got On Drugs Was Partying With Willie Nelson
Snoop Dogg says the highest he ever got on drugs was partying with country music veteran Willie Nelson.The 51-year-old rapper said he wanted to stop smoking weed when he was with the 89-year-old but didn’t...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 27 December 2022
Rita Wilson: I've Created My Own Great American Songbook
Rita Wilson has created her "own Great American Songbook" with her new album.The 65-year-old star's latest record 'Rita Wilson Now and Forever: Duets' sees her team up with music greats such as Willie Nelson, Smokey...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 27 September 2022
Rita Wilson Unveils Starry New Duets Album
Rita Wilson has unveiled her star-studded duets album 'Rita Wilson Now and Forever: Duets'.The Hollywood actress and singer has paid homage to 70s classics with Willie Nelson, Smokey Robinson, Jackson Browne, Tim McGraw, Elvis Costello,...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 25 August 2022
Neil Young Pulls Out Of This Year’S Farm Aid Amid Ongoing Covid Fears
Neil Young has pulled out of playing this year’s ‘Farm Aid’ event over his ongoing COVID fears.The 76-year-old music legend announced the news in response to a fan letter on his Neil Young Archives site.It...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 27 July 2022
Chris Stapleton And Sheryl Crow Have Joined The Lineup Of Willie Nelson’S Farm Aid
Chris Stapleton and Sheryl Crow have joined the lineup of Willie Nelson’s Farm Aid. The 'Tennessee Whisky' singer and the 'Soak Up the Sun' hitmaker have been added to the festival - which will take...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 26 July 2022
Kacey Musgraves Has Willie Nelson's Smoked Joint On Her Wall
Kacey Musgraves has a framed joint smoked by Willie Nelson on her wall.The country pop star revealed the strange memento she kept from her jaunt with the 88-year-old music legend in 2014 while giving Architectural...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 13 April 2022
Michael Buble Hails Sir Paul Mccartney 'A Wonderful Leader'
Michael Buble has hailed Sir Paul McCartney "a wonderful leader".The 'Haven't Met You Yet' hitmaker got to work with the Beatles legend on a cover of McCartney's 2012 solo song 'My Valentine' - a love...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 25 March 2022
Bobbie Nelson, Sister Of Willie Nelson, Has Died Aged 91
Bobbie Nelson, the sister and bandmate of Willie Nelson, has died aged 91.The pianist, singer and member of the Nelson Family band, passed away surrounded by her family on Friday morning (11.03.22).A statement on Willie's...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 11 March 2022
Kacey Musgraves Hits Out At Grammys Over Country Album Snub
Kacey Musgraves has blasted the Grammy Awards for ruling her new album ineligible for the Best Country Album prize.The 33-year-old singer's latest record 'star-crossed' won't be on the shortlist in the country category for next...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 14 October 2021
Dizzee Rascal Thinks Glastonbury Were Too Scared To Let Him Headline
Dizzee Rascal doesn't think Glastonbury Festival bosses had the "confidence" to let him headline.The 'Bonkers' hitmaker has played the Worthy Farm event several times over the years but never been put at the top of...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 23 July 2021
Robert Plant Recalls Watching Willie Nelson Give Free Weed Away
Robert Plant says watching Willie Nelson give free weed away is one of his greatest touring memories.The Led Zeppelin star was recently invited to play with Willie, 87, and he's revealed how the music icon...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 13 September 2020
Dolly Parton To Release First Christmas Album In 30 Years
Dolly Parton is set to release a Christmas album.The '9 to 5' hitmaker will release 'A Holly Dolly Christmas' on October 2, more than two months before the holiday season begins.'A Holly Dolly Christmas' is...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 13 August 2020
Willie Nelson Busy Writing New Music In Lockdown
Willie Nelson won't let the coronavirus pandemic stop him working on music.The 87-year-old music legend has just released his 70th studio album, 'First Rose of Spring', and the prolific star has revealed he's keeping busy...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 03 July 2020
Willie Nelson Reveals Plans To Release A Memoir
Willie Nelson and his sister Bobbie are poised to release a co-written memoir.The 87-year-old star and Bobbie, 89, have revealed plans to release 'Me and Sister Bobbie: True Tales of the Family Band' on September...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 23 June 2020
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