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05-08-2025
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Willie Nelson, 92, Leaves Concert Crowd in Tears With Emotional Song: 'What a True Icon'
Willie Nelson, 92, Leaves Concert Crowd in Tears With Emotional Song: 'What a True Icon' originally appeared on Parade. Some performances transcend music and become profound life lessons. Willie Nelson just delivered exactly that kind of moment during his Virginia Beach concert, performing Tom Waits' "Last Leaf on the Tree" with such raw emotion that fans were left in tears and declaring him a "national treasure." The 92-year-old outlaw country legend sat intimately with his guitar, softly delivering the poignant song about perseverance and survival. The choice felt deeply personal – a reflection on his own remarkable longevity in an industry where many of his contemporaries have passed away. The Abbott, Texas native has indeed become the last leaf on many trees, outliving countless fellow musicians while continuing to tour and create. Concertgoers were visibly moved by the performance, with many noting how the song's themes of endurance and resilience perfectly captured Nelson's own journey. At 92, he's not just surviving – he's thriving, continuing to deliver performances that prove age is merely a number when passion drives you. Fan reactions poured in with overwhelming emotion and reverence. Comments ranged from calling him a "living national treasure" to heartfelt declarations of respect and love. One fan perfectly captured the sentiment many were feeling: "We get Willie for as long as the good Lord says we do and not one second more – be thankful you existed in the same time."What makes this performance particularly powerful is Nelson's ability to find songs that speak to his current life stage. The Tom Waits cover became a meditation on survival, legacy, and the bittersweet beauty of being among the last of your generation still standing strong. Nelson's vast recorded output and relentless touring schedule have made him one of country music's most influential artists. His role in establishing the "outlaw country" movement in reaction to Nashville's conservative music industry cemented his status as a rebel who changed the genre forever. 🎬 The Virginia Beach performance reminded everyone why Nelson remains such a beloved figure. His authenticity, vulnerability, and continued dedication to his craft create moments that feel sacred rather than simply entertaining. For fans witnessing these intimate performances, there's an understanding that they're experiencing something precious – time with a living legend who continues to share his gifts with remarkable grace and humility. Willie Nelson, 92, Leaves Concert Crowd in Tears With Emotional Song: 'What a True Icon' first appeared on Parade on Jul 30, 2025 This story was originally reported by Parade on Jul 30, 2025, where it first appeared. Solve the daily Crossword
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06-06-2025
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After a Flurry of Successful Lead Singles and the EP 'Ride or Die,' James Robert Webb Is Set to Drop His Highly Anticipated Outlaw Country-Inspired Fourth Album 'Weekend Outlaw' June 6
TULSA, Okla., June 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Over four decades since Loverboy iconically reminded us that everybody's "Working for the Weekend" and Waylon, Willie and company set the Nashville establishment on fire with their Outlaw Country movement, modern day storyweaver James Robert Webb offers a fresh twist on those empowering aesthetics with the drop of his highly anticipated fourth full-length album Weekend Outlaw Artfully weaving raw emotion, cinematic storytelling and clever turns of lyrical phrase into songs that feel all at once untamed, liberating and eternal, the veteran Tulsa OK singer/songwriter's 11 track set is the culmination of several years releasing a large batch of lead singles and the 2024 EP Ride or Die, Webb launched his current run of success with two songs that hit the upper reaches of the Texas Regional Radio Report chart – "Gentlemen Start Your Weekends" (#2) and "Lovesick Drifting Cowboy" (#1). Both appear on the EP and the new collection. With genre-busting outlaw soul, the tracks on the album aim to empower with a sound that is equal parts haunting mystery, explosive muscle and vibrant tradition, all captured by a spirit of fast-driving rebellion. Weekend Outlaw is inspired by and dedicated to folks like Webb who grew up in working class families and are successful professionals in other fields (in his case, a top musculoskeletal radiologist). Yet, especially since the pandemic, they realize that time is of the essence to pursue their creative dreams - and there's way more to life than the daily 9 to 5 grind. "We're all aware of the fleetingness of life, and know we've got to do it now," Webb says. "The whole 'Weekend Outlaw' mentality is about being true to our passions. My goal with the album is to encourage listeners to take ownership of their free time and follow the pursuits that come after clocking out on Friday night." Webb, who released his debut full-length Pictures in 2016, rose to prominence a few years later when two tracks from his 2020 self-titled album – "Something Out of Nothing" and "Stealing Home" – hit #1 on the Texas Regional Radio Report chart. In 2022, he was named the Country Breakout Awards' Independent Artist of the Year (an honor bestowed by Nashville's Music Row Magazine) and a year later he was a 2023 New Faces nominee at the Texas Regional Radio Report Music Awards. Expected later in 2025, Webb makes his debut as an actor playing himself in a new family-friendly holiday film currently titled "Music City Mistletoe." In addition to singing his original song "Fighting for a Dream" on camera, the film will include his recording "Merry Magical Christmas," a song he co-wrote with the film's writer and executive producer Shantell Ogden. Connect with JamesWEBSITE | INSTAGRAM | X | YOUTUBE | FACEBOOK Media Contact:Jennifer Lyneis8182017313395514@ View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE James Robert Webb Sign in to access your portfolio
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14-05-2025
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Willie Nelson setlist 2025: Outlaw Music Festival songs at Phoenix tour launch
Willie Nelson is 92 years old and still headlining festival tours. The Outlaw Country legend launched a tour celebrating the 10th anniversary of his Outlaw Music Festival in Phoenix on Tuesday, May 13, with special guests Bob Dylan, Billy Strings, Sierra Hull and Lily Meola, treating fans at Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre to a hit-filled overview of his iconic catalog. The 2025 tour is the biggest Outlaw tour to date with 35 stops across 22 states with a rotating cast of special guests as its rolls on from city to city. Guests include Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats, Sheryl Crow, Turnpike Troubadours, the Avett Brothers, Wilco, the Red Clay Strays, Lake Street Dive, Waxahatchee, Charles Wesley Godwin, Lucinda Williams, Bruce Hornsby & The Noisemakers, Trampled By Turtles, the Mavericks and more. When Waylon met Willie: How one night in Tempe sparked an outlaw country revolution Here's Willie Nelson's Outlaw Tour 2025 setlist from opening night at Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre in Phoenix, as shared online by fans who attended the concert: 'Whiskey River' 'Still Is Still Moving to Me' 'Bloody Mary Morning' 'Mammas Don't Let Your Babies Grow Up to Be Cowboys' "Texas Flood" 'Angel Flying Too Close to the Ground' 'On the Road Again' "Help Me Make It Through the Night" 'Always on My Mind' 'Georgia on My Mind' 'I Been to Georgia on a Fast Train' 'Help Me Make It Through the Night' 'Last Leaf' 'Just Breathe" Ed has covered pop music for The Republic since 2007, reviewing festivals and concerts, interviewing legends, covering the local scene and more. He did the same in Pittsburgh for more than a decade. Follow him on X and Instagram @edmasley and on Facebook as Ed Masley. Email him at This article originally appeared on Arizona Republic: Willie Nelson Outlaw Tour 2025 setlist on Night 1 in Phoenix
