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ISSUE: November 15, 2009

Articles about Willie Nelson

Always On His Mind - 4-1-2008

After spending a career covering Willie Nelson, a journalist and fellow Texan puts Nelson’s work into a 500-page perspective.

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...spending a career covering Willie Nelson, a journalist and fellow Texan puts...

...Nelson, a journalist and fellow Texan puts Willie Nelson’s work into a 500-page perspective.

...journalist and author Joe Nick Patoski, Willie Nelson is no redheaded stranger. One of...

Bluegrass Breakdown - 9-15-2002

Whiskey runs deeper in the American consciousness than college football or the right to cheap gas. When you think about it, the potent liquor is even more American than apple pie.

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...named for the hit song by country music legend Willie Nelson. Willie reportedly sampled many a...

...hit song by country music legend Willie Nelson. Willie Nelson reportedly sampled many a...

...batch before selecting the one Willie Nelson thought should carry his trademark.

Not So Lonely Now - 8-1-2006

Los Lonely Boys had a surprise hit with “Heaven.” Now they’re entering Sacred ground.

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...Featuring cameos from Enrique and vocal fan Willie Nelson (who lent the Boys his Texas studio to record...

...and vocal fan Willie Nelson (who lent the Boys Willie Nelson Texas studio to record their self-titled debut),...

...shop the brothers own in San Angelo, and asked Willie Nelson about the new sounds. Now that you know quite a...

Music - 3-15-2003

ONE MORE FOR THE ROAD WILLIE NELSON The Essential Willie Nelson (Columbia/Legacy) A special Road Warrior issue wouldn’t be complete without the inclusion of the redheaded stranger who rarely seems to be off the road. This...

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...te>2008-12-12 ONE MORE FOR THE ROAD Willie Nelson The Essential Willie Nelson (Columbia/Legacy) A...

...this release another milestone is reached as Willie Nelson turns a young 70 this year, and the...

...personal accounts from the famous friends that Willie Nelson’s music has touched over the...

Music - 1-1-2002

Willie Nelson The Great Divide (Lost Highway) Hot on the trail of his last hit albums, 2000’s Milk Cow Blues and 2001’s family-friendly Rainbow Connection, Willie’s back with a host of songs with a little h...

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... Great Divide (Lost Highway) Hot on the trail of Willie Nelson last hit albums, 2000’s Milk Cow Blues...

...family-friendly Rainbow Connection, Willie Nelson’s back with a host of songs with a...

...with a host of songs with a little help from Willie Nelson friends. Rob Thomas (matchbox twenty) adds his...

Ear Buds - 1-15-2007

Here’s a playlist that’ll be your friend no matter where you take it.

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...I Stay or Should I Go” Willie Nelson, “On the Road Again” Pearl...

The Lost Trailers - 4-15-2004

Welcome to the Woods (republic/universal) If you’re the opening act for big-name artists like Willie Nelson, John Mayer, and the Allman Brothers, you must be doing something right. Indeed, this rock-and-roll quintet from Atlanta show ...

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...the opening act for big-name artists like Willie Nelson, John Mayer, and the Allman Brothers, you must...

Fairway To Heaven - 10-1-2004

After his fathers death, Turk Pipkin (a 15.9 handicap) played a round at storied Pebble Beach. He escaped with a rocky 89, but gained an epiphany: To honor his dads memory, he would spend the next year remaking his game, then return to Pebble on his...

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...pays homage to Harvey Penick, trades quips with Willie Nelson, and meets Gregorio Fuentes, the 100-year-old...

Taco Town - 4-15-2007

In Austin, you can get a breakfast taco anywhere and everywhere. Here's the ultimate guide.

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...lights year-round, and signed photos of Willie Nelson near altars to la virgen. The taco was good...

...El Chile Cafe y Cantina, down the block) earned Willie Nelson chef whites in the fine-dining kitchen of foodie...

... 1 p.m., Polvo’s Mexican Restaurant In Willie Nelson definitive Tex-Mex Cookbook, Robb Walsh, a food...

Music - 8-1-2006

FEELING LONELY? TUNE IN TO A GREAT SELECTION OF NEW MUSIC. WITH A BURGEONING CAREER AND TWO EXCITING NEW PROJECTS, WHO NEEDS FRIENDS? NOT MATTHEW PERRY. PLUS MUCH MORE.

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...fans of: Allman Brothers, Willie Nelson, Stevie Ray Vaughan Los Lonely Boys rode the...

Madeleine Stowe's Austin - 2-15-2001

Spend some time with half-Costa Rican actress who presides over her own working Texas cattle ranch.

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...plays amazing stuff. Or they’ll have Willie Nelson’s Fourth of July Picnic and thousands...

A Memorable Look Back. - 9-1-2001

Oprahs Chicago, Shaqs L.A., Elizabeth Hurleys PAris, Harrison Fords Jackson Hole, and more - some 250 stars have shared the secrets of their favorite places in this column over the years. We look back at 15 of the best.

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...Sills’ Milan (March 1, 1996) Willie Nelson’s Maui (November 15, 1996) Gladys...

35 Must-have Cds/aw Staff Picks - 9-1-2001

When we asked American Way staffers to narrow their music collections to just one CD, we ended up with an amazing multidiscipline collection of 35. See if your favorite made our list. Think we missed one? Tell us!

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...The Best That I Could Do: 1976-1988 Willie Nelson , The Very Best of Willie Out of Africa ,...

... Do: 1976-1988 Willie Nelson , The Very Best of Willie Nelson Out of Africa , soundtrack Tom Petty &...

...Thou?, soundtrack Lyle Lovett, Road To Ensenada Willie Nelson, The Very Best Of Willie Richelle Thomson...

Dear Mr. President - 5-15-2002

Columnist pens a letter of introduction to George W. Bush, one former Austinite to another.

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...El Galindo chips to dip into it. With a little Willie Nelson on the jukebox, it’ll be like visiting...

...Nelson on the jukebox, it’ll be like Willie Nelson here in D.C. Lets just hope your driver...

Hot Ink, Cool Sounds, And Silver Screen - 10-15-2002

Pull up a chair and relax. BOOKS THE COMPLETE BOOK OF MIXED DRINKS By Anthony Dias Blue (HarperCollins, $18) Blue pens each issue’s 3 Bottles column for American Way, and is the wine and spirits edito...

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... within the 29 tracks, including such notables as Willie Nelson and tom petty on “goodnight...

Faith Hill's Nashville - 1-1-2003

Her new CD may be more R&B than C&W, but the fair-haired thrush hasn't given up her country roots. Heres a weekend in the city Hill still calls home.

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...famous, too. Everybody hung out there: Willie Nelson, Kris Kristofferson, you name it. It’s...

Luke Wilson's Austin - 6-15-2003

When he's not appearing on-screen in films like Legally Blonde 2, this native of the Lone Star State with leading man looks can often be found hanging out in his favorite Texas town.

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...concert area where everybody plays. The Roots, Willie Nelson, George Jones. Last time I was there, Loretta...

...because we’re doing a video of Willie Nelson on Congress Avenue.’ You know,...

...Nelson on Congress Avenue.’ You know, Willie Nelson’s always around. That’s...

Eating And Drinking At The South Beach Wine & Food Festival - 1-1-2004

Where a sizzlingly talented group of superchefs turn up the heat in Miami.

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...& Chandon “Bubble Q”; a Willie Nelson concert; simultaneous Saturday evening dinners...

Bravo! - 1-15-2004

The arts are alive and well, thank you very much. . And we have 11 cities where you might be surprised to discover greatness.

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...widest possible range. The Dukes of Dixieland, Willie Nelson, the Moscow Festival Ballet, Kenny Rogers, and...