Willie Nelson would love to be on the road again.But at 87, the tireless country legend isn’t letting the coronavirus pandemic keep him down.In fact, he’ll be having a busy 4th of July weekend: First he releases his 70th solo studio album, “First Rose of Spring,” on Friday.
Then on Saturday, Nelson’s annual “4th of July Picnic” will carry on as a hybrid live-stream/concert-film event in the virtual countryside.Now how’s that for being a nimble octogenarian?And, as if anyone could say no to Willie, he’s drawn a strong lineup: Among those scheduled to show full Nelson love are Sheryl Crow, Ziggy Marley, Margo Price, Steve Earle, Kurt Vile and, of course, Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real, which is fronted by Wille’s 31-year-old son.Tickets.
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