Willie Nelson Receives Honorary Doctorate Degree from Berklee College of Music

Willie Nelson received an honorary Doctor of Music degree during the Berklee College of Music’s 2013 commencement on May 11. Berklee president Roger H. Brown presented the degree to Willie as well as fellow honorees Carole King and Annie Lennox.There were more than 1,050 graduates from 60 countries and 4,000 guests in attendance. Kris Kristofferson, [...] Read More

Willie Nelson Announces Partnership with Hard Rock International, “Auditions” for Hobbit 2

Willie Nelson is celebrating  his 80th birthday by announcing a partnership with Hard Rock International to launch the limited-edition Willie Nelson Artist Spotlight merchandise program, benefiting the Sustainable Biodiesel Alliance and Animal Welfare Institute. The line includes a men’s t-shirt, a limited edition collector pin as well as an online exclusive pin and a bandana [...] Read More

Keith Urban & Vince Gill’s We’re All For The Hall Raises Nearly $650,000

Keith Urban and Vince Gill’s We’re All For The Hall 2013 benefit concert held April 16 raised nearly $650,000 for the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, bringing the event’s four-year total to more than $2 million. Nearly 14,000 fans turned out to Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena for the show that included performances from Keith, [...] Read More

Zac Brown Band Announces Lineup for Southern Ground Music & Food Festival in Nashville

Zac Brown Band’s Southern Ground Music & Food Festival will return to Nashville’s Riverfront Park on September 27-28 with an all-star lineup. ZBB will perform along with special sit-in performances by Kenny Chesney, John Fogerty, Jason Mraz and more. Also on the lineup are Willie Nelson & The Family Band, Grace Potter & The Nocturnals, [...] Read More