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Willie Nelson Pitches Himself to Be in Hobbit Movie [VIDEO]

Joe Kelly — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 08:51:13 +0000

“….but, hell, I’m Willie Nelson!” Willie Nelson – who turns 80 today – has put together a video audition - pitching himself for a part in the movie “The Hobbit 2.” It’s a smoking pitch for a role in the movie.

Single + Two-Day Taste of Country Music Festival Tickets to Go on Sale Wednesday

Billy Dukes — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 13:30:53 +0000

Single day tickets will go on sale this week for the Taste of Country Music Festival, a three-day camping and country music party happening in the Catskills Mountains of New York. Lady Antebellum, Willie Nelson, Trace Adkins, Hunter Hayes and more are scheduled to play the inaugural event.

We Are The World Was Released 28 Years Ago [VIDEO]

Joe Kelly — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 10:48:49 +0000

When it happened it was very unique. A bunch of stars from music and entertainment getting together to record a song. USA for Africa was the name given to the group and “We Are the World” was the name of the song. The idea behind the creation was to raise money and awareness for suffering [...]

Win Tickets to the Taste of Country Music Festival

Kyle McCann — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 16:40:35 +0000

Click the link for a chance to win tickets to see Lady Antebellum, Willie Nelson, Hunter Hayes, and so many more of your favorite country artists.

Taste of Country Music Festival Early Bird Tickets on Sale Now

Townsquare Media — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 13:43:59 +0000

Early Bird tickets to the Taste of Country Music Festival at Hunter Mountain are on sale now. Three-day passes to the festival headlined by Lady Antebellum and Willie Nelson & Family start at just $120! Get your tickets at TasteofCountryFestival.com. We’re ecstatic to welcome a long list of country stars and legends to Central New [...]

Taste of Country Festival Announced

Joe Kelly — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 16:14:02 +0000

Cat Country is pleased to announce…. The Taste of Country Music Festival! It’s 3 big days of Country Music, happening in the Catskill Mountains of New York, June 13 – 15. Among the announced artists: Lady Antebellum, Trace Adkins, Willie Nelson, Billy Currington, Hunter Hayes, Montgomery Gentry, Justin Moore, Joe Nichols, Gloriana, Dustin Lynch, and [...]

Kenny Chesney Added to 2012 Farm Aid Festival Lineup

Cory Stromblad — Wed, 25 Jul 2012 20:30:54 +0000

Kenny Chesney has been confirmed for this year’s annual Farm Aid concert, with the superstar performer joining an already star-studded lineup — including co-founder Willie Nelson — for the popular benefit event.

Cat Classics Flashback: "To All The Girls I've Loved Before" by Willie Nelson and Julio Iglesias [VIDEO]

Chris Coleman — Sat, 12 May 2012 00:10:14 +0000

An unusual pairing had the top country song in the nation this week in 1984. When the talents of Willie Nelson and Julio Iglesias met to record “To All The Girls I’ve Loved Before,” a huge hit song was born. This song became Iglesias’ biggest hit in America and Nelson’s biggest European hit, while appearing [...]

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.

Cat Classics Flashback: "Always On My Mind" by Willie Nelson [VIDEO]

Chris Coleman — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:05:52 +0000

30 years ago this week, “Always On My Mind” was a brand new song from Willie Nelson. This week in February, 1982, Willie Nelson released, “Always On My Mind.” And while Willie Nelson’s version is quite popular (his version of the song won three Grammy awards), he isn’t the only person that has recorded the [...]

Country CD Release Dates

Chris Coleman — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 18:58:03 +0000

Many of your favorite singers have new albums coming out over the next few weeks — here’s a run-down of new music headed your way! November 8th – Joe Nichols It’s All Good – If you have been looking for the CD that contains “Take It Off,” your wait is almost over. Joe says he’s [...]

Willie Nelson's Bus For Sale

Chris Coleman — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 17:05:52 +0000

For sale: 25 year old tour bus used by one of the biggest names in country music. Hasn’t been used since 1999. Sleeps six with full audio and visual components in each bunk, plus two lounge areas. Holds 130 gallons of diesel. Previous owner of bus happens to now make his own line of bio-diesel [...]