An Excerpt From Willie Nelson and Sister Bobbie's New Book

A new family bible Me and Sister Bobbie finds the Nelson siblings moving to Austin and making Shotgun Willie.

"...By the end of 1972, Willie had moved to Austin. He was living on Riverside..."

Nov. 13, 2020 Music Feature

Nine Essential Albums From Willie Nelson’s 90 Years

Wishing the Texas outlaw icon a Willie nice birthday

"...Born Willie Hugh Nelson on April 29, 1933, the singer’s late-night..."

April 28, 2023 Music Post by Rachel Rascoe

Willie Nelson to Deliver SXSW Online Conference Keynote

Shotgun Willie brings a few hundred friends to the virtual stage

"...belt, and now a SXSW Online 2021 keynote speaker? Willie Nelson, that's who (oh, yeah, and he may have..."

Jan. 13, 2021 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Review: Willie Nelson, Bluegrass

Late-career genre exercise disappoints

"...Ten words could suffice in reviewing Willie Nelson's Bluegrass: "It's better than his reggae album, but..."

Sept. 29, 2023 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

As Willie Looks to 90, Austin Stars Shine at Luck Reunion

Band of Heathens, Kelsey Wilson, Spoon made rain-delayed ranch date

"...crowds still packed the movie set western town on Willie Nelson’s ranch and only some slight lineup changes needed..."

March 18, 2023 Music Post by Doug Freeman

Troublemaker

Ed Ward's first-hand account of Willie Nelson's Complete Atlantic Sessions.

"...June, Rhino Records issued a 3-CD box set called Willie Nelson, The Complete Atlantic Sessions. As always with such..."

Dec. 29, 2006 Music Feature by Ed Ward

Sister Bobbie

'Sister Bobbie' puts the 'Family' in Willie Nelson and Family

"...On the other rises a portrait of her brother Willie. Embossed around the stones are the words "Willie Nelson..."

Jan. 18, 2008 Music Feature by Doug Freeman

I'll Fly Away: “Sister” Bobbie Nelson Passes on at Age 91

Soul of Willie Nelson & Family called the piano her "truest friend"

"...Bobbie Nelson, the everpresent pianist and vocalist in the Willie Nelson & Family band passed away today – Thursday,..."

March 10, 2022 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Twisted Williemania

On the Bus Again with Willie Nelson

"...at least a glimpse of the bus' cargo, 63-year-old Willie Hugh Nelson, son of Ira and Myrtle, native son..."

Feb. 9, 1996 Music Feature by Tim Stegall

Review: One Night in Texas: The Next Waltz's Tribute to The Red Headed Stranger

Star-studded live interpretations achieve heartfelt Willie magic

"...The brilliance of the Next Waltz's new Willie Nelson tribute lies in its live recording. As project..."

May 5, 2023 Music Feature by Doug Freeman

Leon Russell & the Bob Dylan Rumor

Outlaw era deejay Woody Roberts helped produce Willie Nelson's first Fourth of July picnic in this excerpt from his new memoir Horse Racing & Rock 'N' Roll

"...& Rock ‘N’ Roll, in which he helps produce Willie Nelson's first Fourth of July picnic, 1973 …..."

Dec. 25, 2020 Music Feature by Woody Roberts

A Man and a Half

Hanging with music industry legend Jerry Wexler

"...Sam & Dave, Donny Hathaway, King Curtis, Dr. John, Willie Nelson, Allen Toussaint, Staple Singers, Dire Straits, Bob Dylan,..."

Dec. 1, 2000 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Reissues

"...the Scorchers, or Joe Ely? Or even Waylon & Willie, certainly both more "country" and "rock" than Poco or..."

July 28, 1995 Music Feature

Snake Charmer

Ray Wylie Hubbard survived the crash, recovered the black box, and continues to fly high and get lowdown with 'Snake Farm.'

"...$200. After my son Lucas played with me at Willie's picnic last year, he walked offstage and said, 'They..."

June 23, 2006 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

Willie Nelson

In box

"...Willie Nelson..."

June 23, 2006 Music Review by Christopher Gray

Momentum and the Mountainside Sound

Dylan's bottler of magic, Bob Johnston, on the nicest guy ever, plus Paul Simon, Willie Nelson, Michael Martin Murphey, and more

"...on the Drag, and efforts by Jimmy LaFave and Willie Nelson.Johnston Meets Dylan..."

Sept. 30, 2005 Music Feature by Louis Black

Adult Audio Coloring Book Sampler

A look back at illustrated album covers old and new

"...home, and her artwork would eventually grace albums by Willie Nelson, Emmylou Harris, and Nanci Griffith. – Doug Freeman Jimmy..."

July 29, 2016 Music Feature by Michael Toland

Cut the Crap Kid

Jerry Wexler

"...May. Had I seen the new Texas Monthly, with Willie Nelson on the cover? I hadn’t. He sighed with..."

Aug. 19, 2008 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

Record Reviews

"...WILLIE NELSON..."

July 5, 1996 Music Review

Top 40 Vices Playlist

A walk on the wild side with songs of the seven deadly sins

"...R&B hit. Soulful strings employed by Hi Records producer Willie Mitchell take on a sinister tone in delivering a..."

Jan. 6, 2017 Music Feature by The Music Staff

Marshall Chapman’s Back in Town – Tonight!

Lapsed debutante’s rug-burn music for sexagenarians

"...all the songwriters I admired were from Texas: Kristofferson, Willie, Billy Joe, Townes, Cindy Walker, Rodney Crowell, Joe Ely,..."

Nov. 13, 2013 Music Post by Margaret Moser

Willie Nelson Milk Cow Blues (Island)

Texas Platters

"...Willie NelsonMilk Cow Blues (Island) Meet the culture crusade's next..."

Sept. 29, 2000 Music Review by Christopher Gray

Dancing About Architecture

SXSW kicks into gear, Eric Johnson gets intense, and things keep falling apart

"...of Johnson who attended Wednesday's SIMS Foundation benefit starring Willie Nelson (and his blues band) were no doubt disapointed..."

Dec. 24, 1999 Music Column by Ken Lieck

In Box

In Box

"...Willie NelsonOne Hell of a Ride (Columbia/Legacy)..."

April 4, 2008 Music Review by Doug Freeman

The Luv Doc: A Better Passenger

Trusting someone with your life can be really scary

"...– Shotgun Willie..."

June 23, 2023 Column by The Luv Doc

Review: Shaver Catalog Begins Afterlife With New West Reissues

Victory, Electric Shaver, The Earth Rolls On arrive on colored vinyl

"...debut, Old Five & Dimers Like Me. In June, Willie Nelson fires off Shotgun Willie. July then bows Waylon..."

June 16, 2023 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

What We’re Listening to This Week

Charley Crockett, Flora & Fawna, the Black Angels, and more

"...A colleague of mine found Willie Nelson's Red Headed Stranger at the Austin Record Convention..."

Oct. 14, 2022 Music Column by Raoul Hernandez

Jerry Jeff Walker Brought the Magic (1942-2020)

“Mr. Bojangles” author catalyzed Seventies progressive country

"...songwriting that revolutionized country music alongside the outlaw-influences of Willie Nelson’s Shotgun Willie and Waylon Jennings’ Honky-Tonk Heroes, released..."

Oct. 24, 2020 Music Post by Doug Freeman

Hot Luck Review: The Texas Gentlemen

Lone Star wrecking crew hits the dancehall

"...Nik Lee on guitar, the latter delivering a smooth Willie Nelson nasal twang reinforced by the mid-set cover of..."

May 25, 2018 Music Post by Doug Freeman

Let Them Eat BBQ

Texans levitate the French

"...recent years, lit out with a double-barrel version of Willie Nelson’s “Shotgun Willie.” As mandated by state law, the..."

Sept. 19, 2016 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

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