Willie Nelson

• Willie Nelson announces ‘Come and Toke It,’ a 4-20 variety show

  'Celebrating Cannabis' with the country rock legend will be a plethora of celebrities, including: Matthew McConaughey, Kevin Smith, Tommy Chong and Billy Ray Cyrus.

  Entertainment

  Apr 20, 2020
  
• Willie Nelson to host virtual ‘Farm Aid’ benefit concert with Neil Young, John Mellencamp amid coronavirus

  'At Home with Farm Aid' marks the fundraiser's 35th anniversary. The event will broadcast live, for free, on April 11.

  Entertainment

  Apr 9, 2020
  
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• Willie Nelson says he’s no longer smoking marijuana, but still consuming it

  “I have abused my lungs quite a bit in the past, so breathing is a little more difficult these days," said the 86-year-old singer.

  Entertainment

  Dec 5, 2019
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• Willie Nelson cancels tour, says he has ‘breathing problem’

  The 86-year-old songwriting legend cancelled his extensive U.S. tour citing a "breathing problem."

  Entertainment

  Aug 8, 2019
• Alan Cross’ weekly music picks: From Willie Nelson to Miley Cyrus

  Among this week's picks are Willie Nelson's 69th album and Miley Cyrus completely reimagining one of Nine Inch Nails' angriest songs.

  Commentary

  Jun 21, 2019
• Aretha Franklin honoured with star-studded tribute concert

  Celine Dion, Alicia Keys and Alessia Cara were among many who paid touching tributes to the late legend.

  Entertainment

  Jan 15, 2019
• Willie Nelson endorsed Beto O’Rourke for Texas senator. Some Republican fans are outraged

  Willie Nelson may be one of Texas' most beloved cultural icons, but the country singer has left many of his Republican fans unimpressed by his support for Democratic Senate candidate Beto O'Rourke.

  Politics

  Nov 6, 2018
• Colorado company to work with Calgary firms to bring Willie Nelson branded cannabis to Canada

  A Colorado-based company plans to bring Willie Nelson-branded cannabis products to Canada through a series of business deals with two Calgary companies.

  Money

  Jul 23, 2018
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• Willie Nelson abruptly walks off stage minutes before Charlotte show

  The 85-year-old singer picked up his guitar and briefly put it on, then set it back down, flung his cowboy hat into the crowd and left the stage.

  Entertainment

  May 28, 2018
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• Alan Cross’ weekly music picks: Janelle Monáe serves up a hit, Godsmack strikes back

  Have diverse music tastes? Then you've come to the right place.

  Commentary

  Apr 27, 2018