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One of the performers at the 2013 Taste Of Country Music Festival, June 13 -15 at Hunter Mountain is the legendary Willie Nelson. One thing about Willie is that he's unique. Willie Nelson has recorded with everyone from Tony Bennett and Frank Sinatra to Jimmy Sturr And His (Polka) Orchestra. And in 1978, he recorded my favorite Willie Nelson album, "Stardust", which featured a number of American Standards such as "All Of Me", "Georgia On My Mind" and the title tune, "Sardust".

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Experiencing Willie Nelson live is a bucket list item for any true country fan. The legendary hitmaker and songwriter will release a new album in 2013, and will once again hit the road with his family band to bring real country music to fans across America. This June, Willie Nelson and Family will headline the Taste of Country Music Festival at Hunter Mountain in New York.

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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.

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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.

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Willie Nelson and Little Big Town will represent country music proudly at the 2013 New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival, a two-weekend event that celebrates Louisiana's musical culture with a diverse lineup of music's biggest names.

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Over a dozen of country music's biggest stars will call Hunter Mountain home for three days this June. The inaugural Taste of Country Music Festival is three days of music and camping in the Catskill Mountains of New York, with Lady Antebellum, Willie Nelson, Trace Adkins and Hunter Hayes among the first confirmed acts.

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Willie Nelson is an avid supporter of the recreational use of marijuana -- so much so that the country icon titled his new autobiography, 'Roll Me Up and Smoke Me When I'm Gone' after his favorite non-musical pastime.

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We'll kick off today's "Country Classic Double" at 11:30 a.m. with the number one country song on this day in 1984, "City Of New Orleans", by Willie Nelson. The song was earlier a big pop hit for Arlo Guthrie in 1972. Guthrie's American music roots go back to the days of his father, the late Woody Guthrie, legendary folk singer.

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Willie Nelson is one of the most prolific and celebrated songwriters of his generation, and a musical and cultural icon as well. The legendary country performer is set to reveal some new stories and insights into his life and music with the upcoming publication of Roll Me Up and Smoke Me When I Die: Musings From the Road, which he will release on November 13 through William Morrow.

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On this day in 1978, the number one country song was "Blue Skies", recorded by Willie Nelson on his "Stardust" album, and we're featuring it on today's "Country Classic Double" at 11:30 a.m. "Blue Skies" is an American classic written by Irving Berlin (who also wrote "White Christmas") and has been recorded by just about everyone. "Stardust"was a breakthrough album, featuring a number of non-country American standards. A little sidebar - every year when my wife and I go on vacation to Cape Cod, that CD always goes on the trip.

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Even at 79, Willie Nelson hasn't slowed down on the tour scene, but reportedly over the weekend he had to cancel an appearance due to shortness of breath. The good news is that he seems to be OK now.

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Country legend Willie Nelson was forced to cancel his planned performance at a fundraiser in Castle Pines Village in Colorado on Saturday, August 18. The tireless singer and pot proponent, 79, reportedly pulled out of his appearance due to health problems.

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