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Bobbie Nelson, the sister and bandmate of Willie Nelson, has died aged 91.The pianist, singer and member of the Willy Nelson Family band, passed away surrounded by her family on Friday morning.A statement on Willie's Instagram page read: 'Bobbie Nelson passed away this morning, peacefully and surrounded by family. Bobbie was 91.' Sad loss:Bobbie Nelson, the sister and bandmate of Willie Nelson, has died aged 91.

Willie Nelson just announced he’s bringing his annual ‘Fourth of July Picnic’ to Texas’ capital city along with Bob Dylan, The Avett Brothers, The Mavericks, Asleep at the Wheel and Tami Neilson.The festivities will go down at the Germania Insurance Amphitheater starting at 3:30 p.m.“I’m 92 years old and I’ll be there so you have no excuse,” Nelson said in a statement. “I look forward to bringing back my annual 4th of July Picnic to the city I love and sharing this special event with all my Austin fans.”In the event you have a legitimate excuse and can’t make it to the Lone Star State this July 4, there will be plenty of other opportunities to catch the durable Red Headed Stranger live this year.Starting May 13, Nelson, Dylan and a score of other iconic acts like Billy Strings, Wilco, Sheryl Crow and more will travel all over the country on their tenth annual ‘Outlaw Music Festival Tour.’For those in the Tri-state area, that includes stops at Long Island’s Jones Beach Theater on Friday, Aug. 1.

performed “Rainbow Connection” as a duet Thursday at Nelson’s 2024 Luck Reunion festival. The Muppet also joined the legendary stoner for the 12th annual festival at his Texas ranch for a gospel medley of “Will the Circle Be Unbroken?” “I’ll Fly Away” and “Hard to Be Humble.”Kemit’s version of “Rainbow Connection” appeared on 1979’s “The Muppet Movie” soundtrack and earned an Oscar nomination for Best Original Song. Nelson, 90, released his cover of the song in 2001 on his album of the same name.

Willie Nelson is going all out for this year’s ‘Outlaw Music Festival.’From June through September, the 90-year-old’s annual, star-studded traveling jamboree will include Bob Dylan at all concerts as well as Robert Plant, John Mellencamp and Billy Strings on select dates.New Yorkers and New Jerseyans are in luck, too.On Saturday, June 29, Nelson, Dylan and Plant will drop into Wantagh’s Jones Beach Theater.The next night, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame trio are scheduled to perform at Holmdel’s PNC Bank Arts Center.They’ll also stop into Syracuse, Bethel and Buffalo along the way.“This year’s Outlaw Music Festival Tour promises to be the biggest and best yet with this lineup of legendary artists,” Nelson told Rolling Stone. “I am thrilled to get back on the road again with my family and friends playing the music we love for the fans we love.”And if you want to catch this legendary group live, you can snatch tickets up as soon as today for all 2024 ‘Outlaw Music Festival’ concerts.Although inventory isn’t available on Ticketmaster until Friday, March 1, fans who want to ensure they have tickets ahead of time can purchase on sites like Vivid Seats before tickets are officially on sale.Vivid Seats is a secondary market ticketing platform, and prices may be higher or lower than face value, depending on demand.They have a 100% buyer guarantee that states your transaction will be safe and secure and will be delivered before the event.A complete calendar including all tour dates, venues, support acts and links to buy tickets can be found below.Note: All tour dates include Willie Nelson & Family and Bob Dylan; they are not listed as support acts in the calendar. On top of the tour, the Red Headed Stranger is hitting the road on

Willie Nelson, the fourth of July and picnics.On Tuesday, July 4, all three of those patriotic elements will come together at Willie Nelson’s 4th of July Picnic at Austin, TX’s Q2 Stadium.Set to start at 2 p.m., the 90-year-old Nelson will be joined by Tyler Childers, Dwight Yoakam, Shakey Graves, Sierra Ferrell, Particle Kid and more at the annual celebration.And if you need tickets to ring in Independence Day with the Red Headed Stranger and friends, we’re here to help you make that happen.You won’t have to spend too much either.At the time of publication, we found tickets for the 4th of July Picnic going for as low as $64 before fees on Vivid Seats.Fans hoping to get closer to the action can find floor sets starting at $127 before fees.Need to know more before committing?Buckle up, pardner.We’ve got everything you need to know and more below.All prices listed above are subject to fluctuation.A complete breakdown of all the best ticket prices by section can be found right here:(Note: The New York Post confirmed all above prices at the publication time.

Willie Nelson.On April 29-30, the legendary country singer is going all out for his 90th putting on a two-day concert at Los Angeles’ Hollywood Bowl featuring some of the biggest names in music to help him celebrate his entry into life as a nonagenarian.Just a few of the superstars taking part in the festivities include Neil Young, Chris Stapleton, Snoop Dogg, Kacey Musgraves and The Chicks.That’s not all though.Mega headliners like Beck, The Lumineers, Sheryl Crow, Billy Strings and Miranda Lambert will be there too.Heck, even Roseanne Cash and Tom Jones are performing.We’re still barely scratching the surface — there are still 17 more huge acts you won’t want to miss.And the best part of all is you can still grab last-minute tickets.At the time of publication, two-day passes to the the multi-day extravaganza start at $303 before fees on Vivid Seats.For those that want to get up close and personal, tickets are a bit more expensive.$3971 before fees is the cheapest pass in the section closest to the stage.But if you love the Red Headed Stranger, you can’t put a price on seeing him live.Need to know more about the year’s biggest birthday bash?We’ve got all the details for you below.As noted earlier, Nelson really has invited the entire industry to the party.In addition to the musicians listed above, here’s who is set to perform at his 90th Birthday Party on April 29-30 (the highlighted artists are currently on tour; you can find more information about their tours by clicking on them):Allison RussellBob WeirCharley CrockettEdie BrickellLeon BridgesLukas NelsonLyle LovettMargo PriceNathaniel RateliffNorah JonesOrville PeckParticle KidSturgill SimpsonThe Avett BrothersTyler ChildersWarren HaynesZiggy MarleyYou can find the

A headlining tour and two-day 90th birthday extravaganza weren’t enough for Willie Nelson this year.So, per usual, he’s “On The Road Again.”Willie Nelson’s annual Outlaw Music Festival will hit amphitheaters, arts centers, pavilions, festivals and theaters all over the U.S. from June through August this summer.And, of course, he’s bringing along a cavalcade of stars along with him on select dates.Just a few of the big names set to join the Red Headed Stranger include Robert Plant with Alison Krauss, Margo Price, Nathaniel Rateliff, The Avett Brothers, John Fogerty and many more.Along the way, the traveling road show will stop into Bethel, NY’s Bethel Woods Center For The Arts on July 29, Darien, NY’s Darien Lake Amphitheater on July 30 and Holmdel, NJ’s PNC Bank Arts Center on Aug.

Willie Nelson was born in 1933 in Abbott, TX.90 years later, the Red Headed Stranger is winning Grammy Awards and touring all over the U.S.From Feb. 24 through April 30, Nelson will bring his signature brand of outlaw country he helped pioneer in the late 1960s to concert venues and festivals far and wide.The 12-concert run will come to a close on April 29-30 at Los Angeles’ Hollywood Bowl where Willie will celebrate his 90th birthday with the help of Neil Young, Chris Stapleton, Snoop Dogg, Kacey Musgraves, The Chicks and many more.Best of all, tickets to see the oldest musician still on the road — sure, 91-year-old William Shatner may be doing shows but, to the best of our knowledge, he isn’t singing — are still available.In fact, some of them are fairly inexpensive considering you’ll get to see a living legend that’s released 73 (!) studio albums.At the time of publication, we found some tickets going for as low as $33 before fees on Vivid Seats.Not a bad price to see one of the most influential country artists of all time.So, if you want to catch Nelson on what may be his final tour, here’s everything you need to know.All prices are subject to fluctuation.A complete calendar including all tour dates, venues and links to the cheapest tickets available for each show can be found below.(Note: The New York Post confirmed all above prices at the publication time.

A post shared by Willie Nelson (@willienelsonofficial)“But we are so lucky to have had her in our lives. Please keep her family in your thoughts and give them the privacy they need at this time.”Bobbie was the pianist in the original line-up of the Willie Nelson Family band.She appeared on a number of his albums, including Red Headed Stranger and Shotgun Willie.She was also an author, writing two books with her brother, Me and My Sister Bobbie: True Tales of the Family Band in 2020 and Sister, Brother, Family: An American Childhood in Music, in 2021.A post shared by Willie Nelson (@willienelsonofficial)Bobbie was an artist in her own right and released her debut album, Autobiography, when she was 76.Bobbie and Willie performed their final gig in October after more than 50 years of playing together.The Willie Nelson Family band also released a new album, Family Bible, which promised: "12 favorite spirit-driven songs from the Nelson Family repertoire."Willie spoke fondly of his sister in an interview on the Today show in 2020.

Willie Nelson’s sister and bandmate, has died aged 91.Bobbie was the pianist in the original line-up of the Willie Nelson Family band and had recently co-authored two books with her brother.Bobbie died yesterday (March 10) and news of her passing was confirmed in a family statement.“Her elegance, grace, beauty and talent made this world a better place,” the statement from the Nelson family began.“She was the first member of Willie’s band, as his pianist and singer. Our hearts are broken and she will be deeply missed.

Bobbie Lee Nelson, the pianist, singer and older sister of Willie Nelson, has died at the age of 91.

Jonathan Cohen Willie Nelson and Family, Japanese Breakfast, Allison Russell, Weyes Blood, Adia Victoria, Delta Spirit, Charlie Crockett and Chuck Prophet & Mission Express lead the lineup for the 10th anniversary edition of Luck Reunion, to be held March 17 on Nelson’s 500-acre ranch about 30 miles north of Austin. With a capacity of 3,500, the Southwest Airlines-sponsored event is already sold out, but a handful of tickets are traditionally made available closer to the date.Luck Reunion takes place in and around structures first built on the property in 1985 as sets for the Nelson-starring movie “Red Headed Stranger,” making it one of the most unique festival experiences in the United States amid a concert industry dominated by large corporations.