Living Legend Willie Nelson to Release New Book!

 Posted by at 8:19 pm on September 28, 2012
Sep 282012
 

Willie Nelson will be releasing “Roll Me Up and Smoke Me When I Die:  Musing From the Road” on November 13th.  Here’s some information from the Press Release:

Willie Nelson muses about his greatest influences and the things that are most important to him, and celebrates the family, friends, and colleagues who have blessed his remarkable journey. In signature Willie-style, he riffs on everything: music, politics, his home state of Texas, religion, his wife and children, his past relationships, his favorite recreational activity, plus much more. Willie Nelson has touched millions, and none more deeply than his family, friends, and band mates, several of whom share, for the first time, intimate stories about the Red Headed Stranger.

Highlights from ROLL ME UP AND SMOKE ME WHEN I DIE:

  • Tales Willie Never Told: Willie has never been one to bring his personal life to the tabloids, which is why many call him the Red Headed Stranger. But this book offers stories and tidbits of his life that he’s never expressed publically before! Sweet stories, like spending time with his grandchildren, and mischievous stories from his younger years. A true look into the life of Willie Nelson-through Willie himself! No one has ever seen him this candid, and no subject is taboo.
  • Stories from Others: Amazing stories from those who know Willie best-his sister Bobbie, his wife Annie, his children (and grandchildren), and band mates. Many of these stories have never been told before!
  • Photos and Artwork: Never-before seen photos of Willie, his family and friends are scattered throughout, including gorgeous artwork by Willie’s son, Micah.
  • Life in Hawaii: Most of his fans know him as a Texas-grown country man, but they know very little about his life in Hawaii. Here he opens up about life in the 50th State and his Maui tribe. He also shares what it’s like to live in an entirely solar-powered community, and how much that means to him.  
  • Brushes with Fame: Before Willie was famous, he was just a man with a dream. He hauled that dream to Nashville where he met some of the most famous singers of all time. Read his stories from his time in Tennessee-like the time Patsy Cline ended up recording “Crazy” after she heard Willie’s recording of it, and when Hank Cochran hired him as a songwriter after hearing him play with Jimmy Day and Buddy Emmons!
  • Outlaw Country: Willie refused to be silenced and censored by the idea of “traditional country.” He became one of the movers and shakers for the outlaw country movement so he, along with other country singers, could be free to sing about exactly what they wanted without fear of censorship. You’ll find exactly what he thought of the traditional Nashville sound.  
  • Authentic Voice: Readers will get an authentic feel of the man through his stories and songs. By the end, you’ll feel like you know him personally!

A road journal written in his inimitable, homespun voice and a fitting tribute to America’s greatest traveling bard, ROLL ME UP AND SMOKE ME WHEN I DIE is a deeply personal look into the heart and soul of a unique man and one of the greatest artists of our time, a songwriter and performer whose legacy will endure for generations to come.

Lonestar to Perform National Anthem at NASCAR Sprint Cup Race This Weekend!

 Posted by at 7:22 pm on September 28, 2012
Sep 282012
 

photo by Mike Carroll

Lonestar will be performing the National Anthem this Sunday before the NASCAR Sprint Cup race at the Dover International Speedway in Dover, Delaware.  The performance will air live on ESPN at 2pm eastern.  If you’ll be in attendance, the band will also be performing a full show at 11:30am at the Victory Plaza at the Speedway as they promote their new single, “The Countdown.”

“It’s the countdown to the green flag,” laughs McDONALD. “We all watch racing on Sundays, when we’re not arguing about football.  But to actually be down on the infield on that mile-long track, seeing the Air Force jets rip overhead and all those fans go nuts as their favorite drivers get introduced–it’s going to be special.”

 

Danielle Peck and Billy Ray Cyrus to Perform in Miami Tomorrow!

 Posted by at 7:04 pm on September 28, 2012
Sep 282012
 

Country artists Danielle Peck and Billy Ray Cyrus will be performing this Saturday, September 29th at the BankUnited Center in Miami for the MIAMI ROCKS OUR TROOPS benefit concert.  The multicultural lineup also includes the host of the event Jon Secada, as well as ZZ Top’s Billy Gibbons, Jose Feliciano, American Idol Winner Kris Allen, and more!

The concert will benefit HonorVet.org, an organization dedicated to helping veterans and their families in their lives after service.  Tickets are available at ticketmaster.com, and you can find more information on the event by clicking here.

Video: “Doin’ It For You” by Lexi Luca

 Posted by at 7:45 pm on September 26, 2012
Sep 262012
 

Check out the video for Lexi Luca’s new song, “Doin’ It For You” – a tribute to her friend Daniel Lee McCauley who passed away in February.

Here’s a tribute written to Daniel that was part of the description on YouTube for this video:

Daniel Lee McCauley was an amazing person, always smiling, always giving the best advice and the best bear hugs when you were sad. He was friends with EVERYONE. Always putting a smiling on peoples faces , no matter where he was he was always making someones day. Freshman year, he’s was in my gym class, on the first day of school I sat alone because I didn’t know anyone. The first person I met was Danny, he came and sat right next to me and introduced himself. That goes to show the kind of person he was. Always trying to make people feel welcome, and never liked seeing anyone sad. His favorite colors are blue and orange. This year he would be a senior at Palm Beach Central High School. He played football and Wrestled, always working hard to get where he wanted to be. He was very ticklish. His laugh and that smile plays through my head all the time.He loves fishing, Guy Harvey,and absolutely loves Taylor Swift. He drove a Jeep and was proud to blast Taylor Swifts music everywhere. Febuary 22, Danny passed away in a one person car crash he was on the way to school doing nothing wrong. When he didn’t arrive at school and the word was out, we all cried and screamed out why Danny Why his Family. We didn’t got to class, stayed at his parking spot for hours bringing flowers, teddy bears, anything that explained Danny.It was sad to us all that something this terrible had to happen for us all to be a family at school again, for us to stick up for each other and for us to realize that you never know when someones last day can be. Don’t stay mad at someone, work things out before that person leaves your side because you never know.He impacted many people. His parents got to know him more from this, they realized how many friends he had and what a great person he really was, and i know for a fact that made them happy. A wise Person once told us all “Football coaches always recruit the best of the best players for there team, and god was doing the same thing, he’s recruiting his angels” Danny was one of those very special angels. Danny always wanted to be in one of my “Music videos” when I became famous. He believes in me, although you can’t see him in this video, he’s there, he’s everywhere we go. I love you Danny Everything we do were #DOINGITFORYOU We as a school of Three Thousand kids plus,family, and friends from other schools and a lot of strangers want to make Dannys dreams come true.He loved taylor swift and a tribute concert or even a video of Taylor singing for Danny would make the world for all of us. PLEASE if you have any connections with TAYLOR SWIFT or know anyone that could help us please let me know! We have been trying to grab her attention food a very long time tweeting #DOITFORDANNY and tagging her name in it. We know Taylor is very busy but please try and help us make his dream come true, he might not be there in person but he’s there with us in spirit. I love you Daniel Lee McCauley. Gone but never forgotten. Rest in paradise beautiful angel.

George Strait to Stop Touring!

 Posted by at 2:13 pm on September 26, 2012
Sep 262012
 

George Strait has announced that after the next two years, he will no longer go out on tour.  He will still perform special event shows here and there, but will no longer have “structured” tours and is NOT retiring, as he will continue to make new music.

Strait has also announced the dates of his 2013 tour, titled “The Cowboy Rides Away.”  As of now, no Florida dates have been listed as you’ll see below.  Martina McBride will join him on tour, as will Miranda Lambert for a show and other “surprises.”

Jan. 18 – Lubbock, Texas, United Spirit Arena
Jan. 19 – Oklahoma City, Okla., Chesapeake Energy Arena
Jan. 25 – Salt Lake City, Utah, EnergySolutions Arena
Jan. 26 – Nampa, Idaho, Idaho Center Arena
Jan. 31 – Sacramento, Calif., Power Balance Pavilion
Feb. 1 – Fresno, Calif., Save Mart Center
Feb. 2 – Las Vegas, Nev., MGM Grand Garden Arena
Feb. 15 – Saint Paul, Minn., Xcel Energy Center
Feb. 16 – Grand Forks, N.D., Alerus Center
Feb. 22 – Buffalo, N.Y., First Niagara Center
Feb. 23 – Hartford, Conn., XL Center
March 1 – Knoxville, Tenn., Thompson-Boling Arena
March 2 – Lexington, Ky., Rupp Arena
March 17 – Houston, Texas, Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo / “RodeoHouston”
March 22 – Greenville, S.C., Bi-Lo Center
March 23 – Greensboro, N.C., Greensboro Coliseum
April 5 – Albuquerque, N.M., Pit Arena
April 6 – Las Cruces, N.M., Pan American Center
April 12 – N. Little Rock, Ark., Verizon Arena
April 13 – New Orleans, La., New Orleans Arena

*Tour dates as listed on pollstar.com

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