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Biggest Country Stars At Taste Of Country Music Festival [POLL]

Kevin Richards — Wed, 15 May 2013 16:20:59 +0000

We are quickly approaching one of the biggest Country Music Festivals in the nation! The Taste of Country Music Festival will happen at Hunter Mountain in New York, June 13-15, 2013. As we all anticipate the arrival of Country Music’s biggest stars, we want you to tell us who you are looking forward to seeing [...]

Willie Nelson Auditions For The Hobbit Two [VIDEO]

Levack — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 10:40:49 +0000

Not only is Willie Nelson headlining day one of the Taste of Country Music Festival at Hunter Mountain in June now he’s auditioning to take over for Ian McKellon as Gandalf in “The Hobbit”. Before you go any farther this is a video that Willie did for Conan O’Brien so there is one non bleeped [...]

Willie Nelson's New Album 'Let's Face The Music And Dance'

Kevin Richards — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 13:30:34 +0000

Country legend Willie Nelson is approaching his 80th Birthday (April 30, 2013). It’s no surprise he’ll celebrate his big day rolling down the highway to the next show and enjoying the release of a new album Let’s Face The Music And Dance. Although the album is charming, featuring Willie’s family and long time road band, [...]

Remember Willie Nelson's 'Stardust?'

Kevin Richards — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 13:57:17 +0000

In honor of Willie Nelson’s 80th birthday, on April 30, 2013 we showcase one of the greatest albums in Country Music history, Stardust. In 1978, just off the success of his first No. 1 singles ‘Blue Eyes Crying In The Rain,’ ‘Good Hearted Woman,’ and ‘If You’ve Got The Money, I’ve Got The Time,’ Willie [...]

Willie Nelson Using Birthday Concert to Benefit West, Texas Victims

Christina Vinson — Sat, 20 Apr 2013 15:00:12 +0000

There are many country music artists who are reeling from the recent tragic explosion in West, Texas at the West Fertilizer Co. It hits especially close to home for the iconic Willie Nelson, as the accident happened in a town six miles south of his hometown of Abbott, Texas. The legend taking action and turning his 80th birthday celebration into a benefit concert for the West Volunteer Fire Department.

Willie Nelson, 'Let's Face the Music and Dance' – Album Review

Billy Dukes — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 17:30:25 +0000

'Let's Face the Music and Dance' is a great place for a young country music fan to meet Willie Nelson. It won't be his most famous, and it won't create any hit singles. This wonderfully consistent effort proves what longtime fans of the legend already know: At 79 years old (80 on April 30), Nelson is still as important and skilled a vocalist as there is in country music.

Willie Nelson Ready To Rock Hunter Mountain In June

Jake Thomas — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 19:30:09 +0000

Willie Nelson is the man. Always has been, always will be. Willie Nelson has made the news for 50 years for writing some of the best songs ever recorded. He wrote “Crazy” for Patsy Cline for one example. He also had a ton of #1 hits and has sang with the best of the best [...]

Willie Nelson Releasing Record Store Day Exclusive

Sterling Whitaker — Sat, 23 Mar 2013 16:00:40 +0000

The legendary Willie Nelson is pitching in to support independent music retailers everywhere at the upcoming 2013 Record Store Day. The music icon will offer a vinyl exclusive of a song that pays sly tribute to his favorite pastime -- and just in time for his 80th birthday.

Willie Nelson to Receive Honorary Doctorate From Berklee

Christina Vinson — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 21:00:33 +0000

Willie NelsonÂ continues to show everyone that life can get even more rewarding as the years fly by. He’s one of country music’s greatest ‘Heroes,’ and it’s fitting that with all his success and accomplishments, Nelson will receive an honorary doctor of music degree from the prestigious Berklee College of Music. The iconic outlaw country singer, [...]

Best Willie Nelson Duet [POLL]

Kevin Richards — Thu, 21 Feb 2013 14:37:21 +0000

As we prepare to welcome Country Music Hall of Famer Willie Nelson to the Taste of Country Music Festival at Hunter Mountain, we are honoring some of his most popular duets and collaborations. Willie Nelson has charted and recorded more duets than any other artist in Country Music history. If we included every album [...]

Taste of Country Music Festival Early Bird Tickets on Sale at 10 a.m.

Townsquare Media — Fri, 01 Feb 2013 13:50:59 +0000

Early Bird tickets to the Taste of Country Music Festival at Hunter Mountain are on sale now. Three-day passes to the festival headlined by Lady Antebellum and Willie Nelson & Family start at just $120! Get your tickets at TasteofCountryFestival.com. We’re ecstatic to welcome a long list of country stars and legends to Central New [...]

Richie Creates Willie Nelson Spoof Song To Promote Taste Of Country Music Festival [AUDIO]

Richie Phillips — Fri, 01 Feb 2013 12:49:42 +0000

I've always had a great time at least attempting to impersonate one of my favorite country artists, Willie Nelson. I'm not sure if I sound more like Willie here or George H.W. Bush, but either way, I had a blast recording this. This song rhymes all of the artists coming to the fantastic Taste of Country Music Festival. Have you gotten your tickets yet?

Country Trivia – Who Originally Recorded 'Always On My Mind?'

Kevin Richards — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 15:46:40 +0000

Every weekday around 11:30am we play Country Trivia on WGNA 107.7FM. Today, we honor a recording made popular by Taste of Country Music Festival star Willie Nelson. However, the iconic good-hearted country hippie wasn’t the first to record ‘Always On My Mind.’ Although hundreds of artists have tackled this masterpiece, a few legends are responsible [...]

Willie Nelson Spoofs Blake Shelton, Beyonce With Humorous Tour Announcement

Sterling Whitaker — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 23:00:17 +0000

Country music legend Willie Nelson spoofs reigning CMA Entertainer of the Year Blake Shelton and pop star Beyonce in a comical new post on his website announcing the 2013 Old Farts and Jacka-- Tour -- a clear reference to Shelton's recent comments that drew the ire of country star Ray Price.

Hunter Mountain – Did You Go To The Country Music Festivals In The '80s and '90s?

Kevin Richards — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 15:31:20 +0000

The Taste of Country Music Festival is ready to take over Hunter Mountain, but it’s not the first time Country Music has come to the Mountain. As a young country music fan, Hunter Mountain was the first place I saw hot new artists like Garth Brooks, Highway 101, Alan Jackson, Marty Stuart, Clint Black, Kathy [...]

Amazing Video Of Willie Nelson in 1965 –

Richie Phillips — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 14:11:55 +0000

The Taste of Country Music Festival is a-comin', and it's going to to be the most amazing array of artists in one place that I can recall. My personal favorite? All of them, but I have to say I'm thrilled about Willie. In fact, I remember Willie when he looked like THIS

GNA Taste Of Country Music Festival In June At Hunter Hunter Mountain – Willie Nelson Is Coming [VIDEO]

Jake Thomas — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 23:00:58 +0000

The ‘GNA Taste Of Country Music Festival is coming to Hunter Mountain for 3 big days of awesome country music.Tomorrow morning our pre-sale begins at 10am and will continue until January 31st at 10am. The link you’ll need is here just plug in the codeword “WGNA” and get your discounted tickets before anybody else. Lady [...]

Remember Willie Nelson's 'Mendocino County Line?'

Kevin Richards — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 17:00:23 +0000

With the recent announcement of Willie Nelson coming to the Taste of Country Music Festival at Hunter Mountain, today I wanted to feature one of his songs from 10 years ago.

Willie Nelson Sets Release Date for New 'Let's Face the Music and Dance' Album

Cory Stromblad — Fri, 18 Jan 2013 17:00:04 +0000

Willie Nelson is almost 80, but the country superstar will stay as relevant as ever with the release of ‘Let’s Face the Music and Die,’ a collection ofÂ one of the most prolific entertainer’s American standards, country classics and original tunes. Nelson returns with his family band for the 14-song collection, a follow-up to his 2012 [...]

Best Country Collaboration of 2012? – Readers Poll

Billy Dukes — Sat, 01 Dec 2012 18:00:12 +0000

The year has ended with a flourish of high-profile collaborations from top country music stars. Jason Aldean pulled two of the hottest males artists in Nashville into the same room to record 'The Only Way I Know' in 2012, while Kelly Clarkson convinced Vince Gill to lend his voice and guitar to 'Don't Rush.' These are the most recent, but hardly the only collaborations from the banner year. What was the best musical match-up from 2012?