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Musician Willie Nelson performing ahead of event for Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris at a rally in Houston, Friday, Oct. 25, 2024. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

Willie Nelson on his new album, cannabis cookbook, Kris Kristofferson and what makes a good song

By Maria Sherman - Associated Press

FILE - Artist Billy Joe Shaver poses backstage following his concert &quot;Billy Joe Shaver presented by WMOT/Roots Radio&quot; at City Winery Nashville in Nashville, Tenn. on April 1, 2017. Shaver, who penned songs for Waylon Jennings, Willie Nelson and Bobby Bare, has died. His friend Connie Nelson said he died Wednesday in Texas following a stroke. He was 81. (Photo by Laura Roberts/Invision/AP, File)

Outlaw country artist Billy Joe Shaver dead at 81

By KRISTIN M. HALL - Associated Press

In this Feb. 6, 2019, file photo, Willie Nelson performs at the Producers & Engineers Wing 12th Annual GRAMMY Week Celebration at the Village Studio in Los Angeles. (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP, File)

Willie Nelson makes country music history with latest Top 10 record: Billboard

By Andrew Blake - The Washington Times

FILE - In this July 4, 2006, file photo, Willie Nelson addresses fans attending his Fourth of July Picnic in Ft. Worth, Texas. Willie Nelson’s annual Fourth of July Picnic is going ahead this year, but to reduce concerns about the coronavirus the event will be virtual. Fans can tune in to the nearly 50-year-old music bash Saturday via livestream. (AP Photo/Rex C. Curry, File)

Willie Nelson’s July Fourth picnic is virtual in virus era

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Music industry mainstay Knox Phillips dies in Memphis

By ADRIAN SAINZ - Associated Press

In this Feb. 6, 2019, file photo, Willie Nelson performs at the Producers & Engineers Wing 12th Annual GRAMMY Week Celebration at the Village Studio in Los Angeles. (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP, File)

Willie Nelson has given up smoking marijuana due to breathing issues

By Bailey Vogt - The Washington Times

FILE - In this Nov. 13, 2019, file photo, Willie Nelson performs in Nashville, Tenn. Nelson may have given up smoking, but he hasn't stopped using marijuana. While in San Antonio last week for two performances, the 86-year-old country music legend told KSAT TV that in an effort to take better care of himself, he no longer smokes. His spokeswoman, Elaine Shock, told The Associated Press in an email Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2019, that Nelson hasn't given up cannabis, and she points out there are different ways to consume it. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, File)

Willie Nelson says he’s not smoking, but is still using pot

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Nelson: It’s the right time to bring Farm Aid to Wisconsin

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In this Feb. 6, 2019, file photo, Willie Nelson performs at the Producers & Engineers Wing 12th Annual GRAMMY Week Celebration at the Village Studio in Los Angeles. (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP, File)

Willie Nelson cancels tour, cites ‘breathing problem’

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In this Jan. 7, 2017, file photo, Willie Nelson performs in Nashville, Tenn. The Recording Academy’s Producers &amp; Engineers Wing will honor Nelson days before the 2019 Grammy Awards. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey, File)

Willie Nelson backs Beto O’Rourke in White House race

By Andrew Blake - The Washington Times

FILE - In this Feb. 6, 2019 file photo, Willie Nelson performs at the Producers &amp; Engineers Wing 12th Annual GRAMMY Week Celebration at the Village Studio in Los Angeles. Nelson’s latest studio offering, “Ride Me Back Home,” is a relaxed, joyous collection that finds Nelson reflecting, explicitly, on age and its toll - complaining, in fact, about the way time has left his face so lined - but free of any self-pity. It’s more of a celebration than some of his recent albums, and more of a showcase for his deceptively simple guitar work, which still carries an emotional wallop with its easy tone and subtlety. (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP, File)

Music Review: Willie Nelson’s latest is relaxed, joyous

By GREGORY KATZ - Associated Press

FILE - In this Oct. 12, 2009 file photo, Fred Foster speaks as he is inducted into the Musicians Hall of Fame at the Musicians Hall of Fame awards show in Nashville, Tenn. Foster, who produced some of Roy Orbison’s most iconic records and was the first to produce records from Kris Kristofferson and Dolly Parton, has died at the age of 87. His publicist, Martha Moore, said Foster died Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2019 in Nashville. (AP Photo/Josh Anderson, File)

Kristofferson, Dolly producer Fred Foster died at age 87

By KRISTIN M. HALL - Associated Press

Reggie Young, renowned guitarist for Elvis, Waylon, has died

By KRISTIN M. HALL - Associated Press

In this Jan. 7, 2017, file photo, Willie Nelson performs in Nashville, Tenn. The Recording Academy’s Producers &amp; Engineers Wing will honor Nelson days before the 2019 Grammy Awards. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey, File)

Recording Academy to honor Willie Nelson

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From left, artist Willie Nelson and Rep. Beto O'Rourke (D-TX) wave to the crowd during the "Turn Out for Texas" concert and rally at Auditorium Shores on Saturday, Sept. 29, 2018 in Austin, Texas. O'Rourke is running against Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) for his senate seat. (Photo by Laura Roberts/Invision/AP Images)

Beto O’Rourke, Willie Nelson rally; Ted Cruz challenger offers blue vision for Texas

By Will Weissert - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sept. 21, 2018, file photo, Democratic U.S. Representative Beto O'Rourke takes part in in a debate for the Texas U.S. Senate with Republican U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, in Dallas. Willie Nelson will hold a concert for Democratic Senate candidate Beto O’Rourke on Saturday, Sept. 29, 2018. O’Rourke is a three-term congressman from El Paso trying to upset Republican Sen. Ted Cruz in November. (Tom Fox/The Dallas Morning News via AP, Pool, File)

The Latest: Beto O’Rourke rallies with Willie Nelson

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FILE - In this Sept. 21, 2018, file photo, Democratic U.S. Representative Beto O'Rourke takes part in in a debate for the Texas U.S. Senate with Republican U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, in Dallas. Willie Nelson will hold a concert for Democratic Senate candidate Beto O’Rourke on Saturday, Sept. 29, 2018. O’Rourke is a three-term congressman from El Paso trying to upset Republican Sen. Ted Cruz in November. (Tom Fox/The Dallas Morning News via AP, Pool, File)

O’Rourke offers blue vision for red Texas during Nelson show

By WILL WEISSERT - Associated Press

Willie Nelson performs during rehearsals for the 56th Annual Grammy Awards at The Staples Center, on Friday, Jan. 24, 2014, in Los Angeles. The Grammy Awards will take place at the Staples Center on Sunday, Jan. 26, 2014, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Matt Sayles/Invision/AP)

Willie Nelson support for Beto O’Rourke sparks conservative backlash

By Victor Morton - The Washington Times

Jimmy Buffett performs on NBC's "Today" show in New York. (Photo by Charles Sykes/Invision/AP, File)

Jimmy Buffett adds marijuana to Coral Reefer business empire

By Andrew Blake - The Washington Times

This cover image released by Legacy Recordings shows &quot;My Way,&quot; a release by Willie Nelson. (Legacy Recordings via AP)

Review: Willie Nelson swings, croons Sinatra set on ‘My Way’

By PABLO GORONDI - Associated Press