American Songwriter

The Poem That 6-Year-Old Willie Nelson Wrote That Launched His Songwriting Journey

Willie Nelson knows his way around the guitar better than anybody else in country music. In addition to his musical talents, he also has a way with words that rivals some of the greatest songwriters ...
The Oakland Press

Willie Nelson keeps living the life he loves at 92. ‘I’m not through with it yet’

Willie Nelson’s 90th birthday celebration at the Hollywood Bowl could have been mistaken for a retirement party. But two years later at 92, he’s working as much as ever. Not that retirement would look ...
People

Willie Nelson Says Kris Kristofferson's Death Was a 'Sad Time': 'Hated to Lose Him'

Kristofferson, Nelson's one-time Highwaymen bandmate, died on Sept. 28 at age 88 Kevin Winter/WireImage Willie Nelson is reflecting on the death of his longtime friend and former bandmate Kris ...
The Oakland Press

Willie Nelson on his new album, cannabis cookbook, Kris Kristofferson and what makes a good song

NEW YORK (AP) — Young musicians looking for longevity would be wise to follow the sensible word of Willie Nelson: Do what feels right, and if you’re lucky enough to have a statue built in your honor ...
USA Today

Willie Nelson speaks out on bandmate Kris Kristofferson's death: 'I hated to lose him'

Willie Nelson is remembering his fellow Highwayman Kris Kristofferson. Nelson, who was a member of the outlaw country group The Highwaymen alongside Kristofferson, reflected on the country icon's ...