Willie Nelson
Willie Nelson.
Willie Nelson artist page: interviews, features and/or performances archived at NPR Music
Concerts
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June 7, 2012 The American icon and storyteller performs a playful collection of songs from his new album, Heroes.
Studio Sessions
October 26, 2012 Country music's "Red-Headed Stranger" sings "The Nearness of You" and "Crazy" in a 2002 session.
April 30, 2008 An outtake from a 1996 performance and interview, including "Nightlife."
April 25, 2003 The country icon tells tales of his past — and plays landmark hits like "Family Bible" and "Crazy."
Interviews & Profiles
November 18, 2012 The 79-year-old country singer's new memoir collects his thoughts from long stretches on tour.
March 17, 2009 The singer has teamed up with Asleep at the Wheel for a brand new, and very old project.
July 12, 2008 The country music legend and jazz trumpeter discover a mutual love for jazz and the blues.
April 30, 2008 Rock historian Ed Ward celebrates Nelson's brilliant songwriting career, which predated his stardom.
May 25, 2006 Prolific country-music icon Willie Nelson has written a new book, The Tao of Willie.
April 25, 2003 The country icon tells tales of his past — and plays landmark hits like "Family Bible" and "Crazy."
Discover Songs
November 7, 2006 A cover of The Grateful Dead's "Stella Blue" plays out as a guitar-soaked country power ballad.
September 21, 2006 All Songs Considered host Bob Boilen talks with NPR reviewers Robert Christgau, Meredith Ochs, T...
May 14, 2006 Bob Boilen speaks with All Things Considered music reviewers Meredith Ochs and Tom Moon about th...
June 29, 2005 New solo work from Daniel Lanois; Reggae meets country through Willie Nelson; Malian musical leg...
April 13, 2003 A new solo release from Daniel Lanois; The early demo sessions of Willie Nelson; A new look at L...
Reviews
July 8, 2008 Esquire music columnist Andy Langer discusses new albums from Beck, Nelson, and more.
January 29, 2008 Here's a look at a few CDs that hit stores today, including titles by Chris Walla and Willie Nelson.
May 23, 2007 Willie Nelson, Ray Price and Merle Haggard have collaborated on the CD, Last of the Breed.
November 7, 2006 A cover of The Grateful Dead's "Stella Blue" plays out as a guitar-soaked country power ballad.
More Stories
September 4, 2000 Patsy Cline's 1961 hit, written by Willie Nelson remains the number one jukebox single of all time.
September 1, 2010 The leader of the outlaw country movement reflects on his songwriting days in a 1996 interview.
