In November, Blackbird Presents announced a very special event, Willie: Life & Songs Of An American Outlaw, A Willie Nelson All-Star Concert Celebration. Going down on Saturday, January 12th, 2019 at Nashville, TN’s Bridgestone Arena, the event will honor 85-year-old Willie Nelson and feature an impressive array of artists to perform his greatest hits. Willie: Life & Songs Of An American Outlaw, A Willie Nelson All-Star Concert Celebration will be filmed and recorded for a major broadcast special slated to air on A&E Network in 2019.
Today, the star-studded event has added Chris Stapleton, Emmylou Harris, Eric Church, Jimmy Buffett, Bobby Bare, Jamey Johnson, Lukas Nelson, Margo Price, Micah Nelson, Nathaniel Rateliff, Ray Benson and Steve Earle to their already impressive lineup.
Previously announced performers for Willie: Life & Songs of an American Outlaw include Willie Nelson himself as well as Derek Trucks, Susan Tedeschi, Alison Krauss, The Avett Brothers, George Strait, Jack Johnson, John Mellencamp, Kris Kristofferson, Lee Ann Womack, Lyle Lovett, Norah Jones and The Little Willies, Sheryl Crow, and Vince Gill.
About Willie Nelson, the press release elaborates,
In his 85th year, Willie Nelson is more prolific than ever. In 2018 alone, he’s released his 67th studio album (Last Man Standing), a stirring collection of his favorite Sinatra songs (My Way) and headlined the largest touring festival in North America (Outlaw Music Festival). Willie is America’s music hero. It’s hard to put into words what he means to singers, songwriters, musicians, and people all over the world. Through life’s ups and downs, heartbreaks and rewards, Willie and his songs have been a dear and constant friend to all of us. He’s a trusted father figure to millions of Americans by lifting them up through FARM AID and his annual JULY 4th PICNIC. He’s the clear inspiration for dozens of today’s biggest stars from all genres of music.
For ticketing and more information, head to the concert’s official website here.
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