Willie Nelson remains one of the most popular faces in the music world. The musician has enjoyed a highly successful career spanning over six decades, with over 70 solo albums under his belt, several accolades—including multiple Grammys—and an induction into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 1993.
Despite his outstanding professional life, Nelson, who recently celebrated his 92nd birthday on April 29, is proving once again that age is nothing but a number. The musician, who still maintains a high level of dedication to his craft, is set to hit the road again as he embarks on a new tour.
Willie Nelson is set for his annual Outlaw Music Festival Tour a few weeks after his 92nd birthday
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The “On the Road Again” crooner is set to launch his highly anticipated yearly Outlaw Music Festival Tour, with an opening performance in Phoenix, Arizona, on May 13. The tour, which will run across 36 different dates and cities, with the concluding performance scheduled for September 19, will, as usual, be co-headlined by Bob Dylan, Nelson’s longtime collaborator, while also bringing together a diverse mix of genres and talents, including bluegrass phenom Billy Strings, alternative country band Wilco, rock and pop superstar Sheryl Crow, and folk-rock favorites The Avett Brothers.
Fans will also be treated to dazzling performances by other musicians such as Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats, Waxahatchee, Turnpike Troubadours, Lucinda Williams, The Red Clay Strays, Madeline Edwards, Trampled by Turtles, and Lake Street Dive.
Willie Nelson remains committed to his craft, drops new album few days to his birthday
Despite his advanced age and health struggles over the years with emphysema, pneumonia, and COVID-19, the musician has managed to keep his passion for live performances alive. His unwavering energy was on full display at his annual Luck Reunion, which was held on March 13 at the Luck Ranch in Spicewood, Texas, where he delivered a memorable performance for his fans.
Beyond the stage, Nelson remains deeply committed to his career, consistently creating music. Just days before his 92nd birthday, he gifted fans with a new album, Oh What a Beautiful World, a heartfelt tribute to Texas country musician Rodney Crowell, who wrote all the songs featured on the record. This latest release marks the Country Music Hall of Famer’s 77th solo album and the 154th album of his illustrious career.
