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Willie Nelson and Snoop Dogg Have a Mutual Admiration for Each Other

Country Girl — Mon, 21 May 2012 22:00:44 +0000

Rapper Snoop Dogg tells the Associated Press when he first met Willie Nelson the country singer “understood who I was.” Snoop says their friendship drove him to try country music and the rapper calls country “a form of hip-hop music.”

For Nelson, the feeling is mutual. He says he just likes the guy personally, and while Nelson’s not a big fan of rap, he thinks Snoop’s music is great. Nelson says they also like to “smoke a little dope now and then.” Snoop is the only artist on Nelson’s “Heroes” album who’s not connected to country music.

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Willie Nelson Visits ‘Late Night with Jimmy Fallon’- Video

TawnyTucker — Tue, 15 May 2012 15:45:22 +0000

Last week, Willie Nelson visited Late Night with Jimmy Fallon…If you missed it, we got you covered. Take a look…I’m not sure I’ve ever seen Willie on late night tv….Wow.

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Chat with Willie Nelson on Twitter!!!

TawnyTucker — Sat, 12 May 2012 00:04:57 +0000

eMusic, www.eMusic.com, is bringing fans closer to their favorite artists through live and online events, including its popular, live eMusic Twitter Q&A Series.

The next eMusic Twitter Q&A will be taking place with Willie Nelson (@WillieNelson) on Friday May, 18th at 12pm EST.

Fans can submit questions leading up to the event with the hashtag #AskWillie and follow @eMusic on Friday to see Willie Nelson’s answer.

Why ask Willie Nelson a question? eMusic thinks that Willie Nelson is one of the few true badasses left that you should truly care about. It’s basically Willie, Lemmy, Little Richard and Iggy when he keeps his shirt on. That’s the complete list and while we’re open to suggestions, it will be pretty difficult to convince us that anybody else alive has attained the level of badass that Willie is at.

Like all eMusic Twitter Q&A’s, all questions will be 100% fan-sourced – so everyone gets a chance to participate.
The eMusic Twitter Q&A series launched last summer. Since the program’s start, eMusic has chatted with a variety of artists, including My Morning Jacket, Frankie Rose and more recently Spiritualized. The series will continue throughout 2012. Check the eMusic Facebook Events page (https://www.facebook.com/events/359939360730211/) and the eMusic 17Dots blog (www.17dots.com) for new artist Q&A announcements.

Lionel Richie’s “Tuskegee” $5 on Amazon! HURRY Limited Time

Country Girl — Thu, 10 May 2012 23:30:58 +0000

Lionel Richie’s Platinum album “Tuskegee” is on sale for only $5 on Amazon.com! If you don’t already have this album GO GET IT NOW! It is AMAZING!

The country duets album, which held the No. 1 spot on the Billboard Top 200 for two consecutive weeks, sits at No. 1 on the Billboard Country Albums chart for the fourth week since its March 26 release.

The album features duets of 13 of his timeless hits with Jason Aldean, Jimmy Buffett, Kenny Chesney, Billy Currington, Little Big Town, Tim McGraw, Willie Nelson, Jennifer Nettles, Rascal Flatts, Kenny Rogers, Darius Rucker, Blake Shelton and Shania Twain.

The $5 price is only good for a limited time so HURRY!

Willie Nelson Helps Unveil Statue Of Himself

Country Girl — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 22:00:09 +0000

There is a new statue of Willie Nelson in Austin, Texas. He helped unveiled the 8-foot statue of himself on Friday (April 20), also known as 4-20 to advocates of legalizing marijuana like Nelson. Organizers say they didn’t intentionally choose the date, but once they realized its significance, they set the time for 4:20 p.m. Nelson sang his new song, “Roll Me Up and Smoke Me When I Die,” during the ceremony.

Kris Kristofferson was on hand to congratulate Nelson. The statue was privately funded and stands in front of the Austin City Limits Studio.

Willie Nelson Immortalized In Bronze

Country Girl — Sun, 15 Apr 2012 18:00:17 +0000

Willie Nelson has been immortalized in bronze. An eight-foot statue of Nelson by artist Clete Shields will be unveiled in Austin, Texas, April 20th. According to RollingStone.com, Nelson will attend the unveiling. He has plans to be in town to perform at the “We Walk the Line” tribute show to Johnny Cash that night. The sculpture is a gift to the city of Austin from Capital Area Statues.

BamaJam 2012 Answers to All the Whispers & Rumors

Country Girl — Sat, 31 Mar 2012 18:00:24 +0000

BamaJam 2012 is getting closer and closer and we hope everyone is as excited as we are! With any festival of this size, there are bound to be common questions, misconceptions and assumptions. We’ve decided to address some of these and answer openly and honestly, so you know what to expect. We hope to see everyone at BamaJam 2012 on June 14-16 in Enterprise, Alabama!

1) Is BamaJam 2012 really going to happen? Absolutely!!!! If you don’t believe us, just ask Kid Rock, Tim McGraw, Alan Jackson, Zac Brown Band, Eric Church, Willie Nelson, Uncle Kracker and NEEDTOBREATHE.

2) Rumor has it that you landed a title sponsor to BamaJam 2012 and I hear that they have a slogan that includes music? Is that really true? That rumor has been circulating around the music world and you will be able to see who our title sponsor is and it is BETTER than “the Real Thing!”

3) Tickets will be available for $20 on the day of the event in the parking lot. Absolutely not. Tickets will be available for purchase the day of the event at the gate for $189.00.

4) Is it true I can buy a ticket and be on the stage with my favorite artists? Yes! We offer a special on-stage festival ticket that is available for $999. These are limited and will go fast, so get them while they’re still available!

5) Will there be alcohol served or can I bring a cooler? No outside food or beverage will be allowed into the festival, including a cooler. You are allowed to bring in an empty bottle and will be able to fill it with water on premises. Alcoholic and non alcoholic beverages will be sold inside the festival area.

6) What happens if it rains? BamaJam 2012 will take place RAIN OR SHINE. A little weather can’t stop us!

7) If I just want to come for one day, can I cut off my wristband and give it to a friend for the other days? Wristbands are non-transferable. Wristbands become void if they appear cut or tampered with. Plus, with the line-up we have this year, you’re not going to want to miss a second of it!

Thousands have still not gotten their refunds for 2011 BamaJam. This is not a true statement. Thousands of refunds have been sent out. However, if there is anyone who has not received a refund for BamaJam 2011, BamaJam 2012 is ready and willing to assist you in facilitating your refund. Please call 615-340-9500 for immediate assistance.

9) People are telling me that there are age limits for BamaJam 2012? That is a rumor! BamaJam 2012 is for ALL AGES. Children 6 and under are free.

10) I don’t know yet if I will be able to make it to BamaJam 2012. Can I walk up and buy tickets at the festival? Yes you can!! Tickets will be available at the gate for $189. However you save $70 off the price of gate admission by purchasing tickets now at $119.

11) Can I really bring my camper and never have to leave BamaJam Farms for the entire event? Yes you can!! Camping rates start at $85 and that includes all three days!!

12) Have all the artists been announced? No! There will be many more announced in the upcoming weeks. Here’s the hint for our next big announcement: Although this artist used to appear on a Tuesday Night Music Club, they’ll hit the stage at BamaJam 2012 on Saturday night. C’mon, C’mon! This artist also loves to take “Pictures” with Kid Rock!!

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