Willie Nelson revealed that Kenny Rogers originally wanted him to record 'The Gambler'

Willie Nelson is looking happy and healthy, and just might be the youngest 87-year-old in the music business, based on his appearance Wednesday for Jimmy Kimmel Live.Flanked by his two sons Micah and Lukas, all on acoustic guitars, the country legend performed “I Never Cared for You,” a song he cut back in 1964.The Nelsons are one musical family.The patriarch has had well-publicized health struggles in recent years, but his appearance on late night TV suggests he's not short of energy (or

Exploring the intersection of Jimmy Carter’s presidency and the rock and roll music that he was so fond of, Mary Wharton’s unfussy portrait of Carter, “Jimmy Carter Rock & Roll President” is a vibrant film that highlights the importance of music in Carter’s life, and how he used culture (or what others in the film calls ‘soft power’) as president.

Facebook page beginning at 10 a.m. ET on July 18, this event will raise money for charities including The Kolisi Foundation, which works with underserved communities in South Africa, the Nelson Mandela Foundation and Shimza's own Shimuzic Foundation.While the show was originally intended to host an audience, due to the pandemic, Shimza will be performing solely for the camera, and the global house heads he will reach through it.

Demi Moore has blamed her ex-husband Bruce Willis for design features in the home where she is isolating which have gone viral.

The legendary Willie Nelson, now 87 years young, becomes the first artist with top 10s in every decade --seven in all -- since Billboard's Top Country Albums chart originated in January 1964, as First Rose of Spring blooms at No. 5 on the July 18-dated survey with 12,000 equivalent album units, according to Nielsen Music/MRC Data. Nelson adds his record-extending 53rd Top Country A

Ted Johnson NBC’s Today is expanding to streaming, with a 24/7 channel service to launch Wednesday on NBCUniversal’s new streaming platform Peacock and on Today.com.Today All Day will feature a mix of original video and broadcast programming, with an emphasis on lifestyle coverage like human interest entertainment, advice and cooking topics.

Love Island star Wes Nelson is in talks with Celebs Go Dating producers to appear on the next series of the show, a source has exclusively revealed to OK! online. Wes is set to join a number of stars on a different version of the show, where stars will go on virtual dates to meet social distancing requirements amid the coronavirus pandemic.The 22 year old reality star is on the look out for love after his split from Arabella Chi earlier this year.

Willie Nelson's annual Fourth of July Picnic is going ahead this year, but to reduce concerns about the coronavirus the event will be virtual. Fans can tune in to the nearly 50-year-old music bash Saturday via luck.stream and williepicnic.com.

Willie Nelson’s annual Fourth of July Picnic is going ahead this year, but to reduce concerns about the coronavirus the event will be virtual.Fans can tune in to the nearly 50-year-old music bash Saturday (July 4) via luck.stream and williepicnic.com.

Willie Nelson’s annual Fourth of July Picnic is going virtual this year over concerns about the coronavirus pandemic. Fans can tune in to the nearly 50-year-old music bash Saturday via luck.stream and williepicnic.com.Tickets for the picnic are on sale at williepicnic.com.

SPICEWOOD, Texas -- Willie Nelson’s annual Fourth of July Picnic is going ahead this year, but to reduce concerns about the coronavirus the event will be virtual. Fans can tune in to the nearly 50-year-old music bash Saturday via luck.stream and williepicnic.com.

Chris Willman Music WriterNo one can accuse Willie Nelson of not acting his age… which, at 87, is an impressive feat. Throughout a recent string of albums, he’s been remarkably willing to devote much or most of the content to reflections on aging, which include looking back on regrets (or the lack of them — he did name a recent record after Frank Sinatra’s “My Way,” after all) and sweeter memories, or even ahead, to the reunion of lovers beyond the grave.

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.

Willie Nelson’s 70th album.

Here’s a collection curated by The Associated Press’ entertainment journalists of what’s arriving on TV, streaming services and music platforms this week. MOVIES — “ Hamilton ”: Disney Plus does not want to throw away its shot.

Sia has some big news. Earlier this year, the 44-year-old singer revealed that she'd adopted two teenage boys that "were aging out of the foster care system." Now, Sia's family is growing, as she explained during an interview with Apple Music's Zane Lowe, calling herself a "f--king grandma." "My youngest son just had two babies," said the "Chandelier" singer, per Entertainment Tonight.

Willie Nelson and Robert Earl Keen performed at former Vice President Joe Biden's Texas virtual fundraiser today (June 29) as the event's headliners.