Willie Nelson News

For nearly a half century, Ray Benson has steered Asleep at the Wheel. During that time members have gotten on, members have gotten off - more than 100 total - but, despite the name, Benson has guided the durable Western swing band without a crash.

Alex Preston sang, "Always on My Mind" by Willie Nelson this week for his Country song choice.

Snake Oil Co. partners Frankie Thaheld and Michael Esposito believe in integrating fresh produce and herbs into their specialty cocktails that they customize for special events, restaurants and San Diego Symphony.

Willie Nelson and Alison Krauss won't be starting their collaborative tour next week as originally planned.

Tony Suraci will perform as The Highwayman at the Old Town Temecula Community Theater on Friday night.

It'll be a little bit country, a little bit rock 'n roll - but without any Donnie and Marie ridiculata - when American Idol 's Top 6 hit the stage and tackle two songs apiece on Wednesday night .

An injured cat was found by the highway in Cranbrook and brought to their East Kootenay branch.

Christopher Wild, who was Chris Volante when he and his band the Sharp Edges won the 2009 Tri-C High School Rock Off, released his self-titled album last Saturday.

Genre-leaping master vocalist Mac Wiseman, piano-playing hit-maker Ronnie Milsap and song-poet Hank Cochran will receive the country music industry's highest honor: induction into the Country Music Hall of Your Take contributions have not been reviewed for accuracy by USA TODAY.

Starring Michelle Obama and Kellie Pickler? Casting the first lady in a television cameo with the country music singer may at first sound odd.

Kate and Wills arrive in the heart of Australia: Royal couple receive traditional Aboriginal welcome as they arrive at Ayers Rock Town duped by mom who wrote blog about chemotherapy and raised more than $20,000 in donations for herself 'by FAKING cancer' - and even 'conned' her own mother and husband Will the agony ever end for MH370 families? Now ... (more)

Aspiring artists face few challenges more daunting than escaping the shadow of a family member who has established a reputation in the same field.

Willie Nelson may be approaching 81, but he isn't letting his age hinder his physical fitness.

The National and Warpaint at ACL Live . Check out our interview with Aaron Dessner of The National for more on one of indie rock's hottest acts of the past few years.

The Center for the Performing Arts that Carmel taxpayers bought is not the one they were originally sold.

Jack White's Third Man Records has put the new Neil Young album up for sale in vinyl format with little fanfare this afternoon.

As Austin City Limits gears up for its 40th anniversary , the beloved television show is embracing a new medium to reimagine some of its most magical music moments.

The Devil Makes Three, a bluegrass trio that will perform at this summer's Newport Folk Festival in Rhode Island, will perform for an intimate State Theatre audience next week.

After a two-album stint with metal label Century Media, DiY-country artist Bob Wayne heads Back to the Camper for his latest record , due out April 21, 2014.

Sturgill Simpson's second album, Metamodern Sounds In Country Music , takes inspiration from both Ray Charles and research into near-death experiences.