Willie Nelson News

Blackbird Presents and Kenny Rogers are proud to announce 'All In For The Gambler: Kenny Rogers' Farewell Concert Celebration,' an all-star concert event taping at the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee

Award-winning actor and musician Hershey Felder brings to life on stage the music and personal stories of Irving Berlin and Leonard Bernstein in two musical-plays, which will alternate at London's The Other Palace this autumn.

Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts announces Willie Nelson & Family, live in concert for the first time at the arts center in downtown Orlando. The renowned GRAMMY-winning singer-songwriter will appear in the Walt Disney Theater for one night only on Sunday, October 15, 2017 at 8 p.m.

Willie Nelson returns to The Grand 1894 Opera House for one performance only, Monday, November 13, 2017 7:30pm.

The Windy City's own Ron Hawking returns this fall to Apollo Theater Chicago (2540 N Lincoln Ave) with the 10-year anniversary celebration of The Men and Their Music, produced by Rob Kolson Creative Productions, Inc.

Some artists are afforded the chance to tell their personal stories as they see fit, at a particular moment when they know the time has come. But for many, there is no choice -the story emerges hardwired to the music and they become forever identified with it no matter how their story may evolve or change. A.J. Croce has been inextricably linked to a version of his own story by virtue of his name. He's experienced a lifetime of comparisons to a father he lost at age two, whose music bares little resemblance to his own output yet still serves as a reference point despite the years that have passed and the many iconic mentors who have stepped in to offer their counsel, creativity, and endorsement throughout his long career.

The Capitol Theatre presents GRAMMY Award-winner Judy Collins on Thursday, February 15 at 7:30 pm. Tickets go on sale Saturday, July 15 at 10 am.

JAMBALAYA, THE MUSICAL is a rollicking, contemporary musical set on the shores of the lush Louisiana Bayou. A high-energy, electrifying tale with pathos, comedy and heart, the music extends from Broadway Rock to Zydeco, Cajun and Hip Hop. A 'coming-of-age' story with fiery music, sizzling dance, magic, mysticism and a cast of colorful characters.

???????The Cincinnati Pops Orchestra and Conductor John Morris Russell return to Riverbend Music Center on Tuesday, July 4 at 8 p.m. for the annual Fourth of July spectacular, Patriotic Pops. Joining the Orchestra this year are acclaimed vocalist Ellis Hall and triple-threat fiddle ensemble the Quebe Sisters. The concert will combine traditional patriotic classics like “America the Beautiful” and “Battle Hymn of the Republic,” alongside a survey of American popular music through the decades from “Georgia on My Mind” to “All of Me.”

Influencers and critics agree, “Bobby Bare's Outlaw Spirit Remains Undiminished” (Tim Ghianni, CMT.com) with the release of his newest album, Things Change.

Country music fans are in for a treat this November when Parr Hall hosts A Country Night in Nashville.

JAMBALAYA, THE MUSICAL is a rollicking, contemporary musical set on the shores of the lush Louisiana Bayou. A high-energy, electrifying tale with pathos, comedy and heart, the music extends from Broadway Rock to Zydeco, Cajun and Hip Hop. A 'coming-of-age' story with fiery music, sizzling dance, magic, mysticism and a cast of colorful characters.

Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden today announced that Tony Bennett is the next recipient of the Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song.

K-Squared Entertainment and the Tennessee Performing Arts Center (TPAC) are thrilled to announce the complete cast and creative team for the world premiere of PART OF THE PLAN, a new, original musical written by Kate Atkinson & Karen Harris and scored with the music and lyrics of celebrated singer-songwriter Dan Fogelberg. 

Musician, songwriter, actor and author Steve Earle and his country rock band The Dukes will release So You Wannabe an Outlaw on June 16 on Warner Bros. Records.

Farm Aid announced today that its annual food and music festival will take place on Saturday, Sept. 16, at KeyBank Pavilion in Burgettstown, Pa., with tickets on sale to the public on Friday, June 23.

Sheryl Crow has announced additional dates on her tour in support of her latest album Be Myself. She is performing a series of headlining shows and appearing at several festivals, as well as taking part in Willie Nelson's Outlaw Tour.

Due to overwhelming demand, Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats confirm an additional concert at the band's hometown Red Rocks Amphitheatre on August 29. They will be joined by Charles Bradley & His Extraordinaires. The band's sold-out show on August 28 will be supported by The Budos Band.

Shannon McNally releases her tenth studio album, Black Irish today on Compass Records. Produced by Americana icon Rodney Crowell, the album is a turning point in the singer/guitarist's career, the result of recent years of hardship and finding hope through a musical counterpart.

Chrysta Bell, Twin Peaks actress and longtime musical partner of David Lynch, releases her sophomore album, We Dissolve, today via AWAL/Kobalt Music Recordings.