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Willie Nelson's Pot-Bust Plea Deal Rejected by Judge

Willie Nelson will not be given preferential treatment following his 2010 marijuana bust, a Texas judge has said after rejecting his plea deal. ... Read More »

Willie Nelson Endorses Republican Presidential Candidate Gary Johnson

Nelson is endorsing a presidential candidate in the hopes that, in the future, he won't have to worry about being busted for pot anymore. ... Read More »

Tax Songs: Top 10 Tracks About the Taxman

Ben Franklin once said that two things in life are ... Read More »

Willie Nelson Might Sing His Way Out of Marijuana Charge

Willie Nelson could get off easy from a simple marijuana possession charge he got slapped with last fall -- if he sings in court. ... Read More »

Willie Nelson Sparks an 'Austin Torpedo' on White House Roof -- Twisted Tales

When Willie Nelson visited the White House last December, it was just days after the singer's arrest for possession of 6 ounces of pot. ... Read More »

Willie Nelson, 77, Arrested for Pot Again

Willie Nelson faces another misdemeanor after the country legend was busted for pot in Texas today. ... Read More »

'Austin City Limits' Kicks Off 36th Season With Jimmy Cliff

Coming to a PBS station near you this Saturday, Oct. 2, is the 36th Season of 'Austin City Limits.' Reggae pioneer Jimmy Cliff. Spoon, comedian/banjo enthusiast Steve Martin, Rosanne Cash, John Legend and the Roots and Trombone Shorty are all slated to appear over the first eight episodes. ... Read More »

Potent Quotables: Willie Comes Clean

"I'm not easy to live with. I'm pretty temperamental." --Willie Nelson The country legend admits ... Read More »

Phosphorescent Try to 'Take It Easy' With New Album

Phosphorescent's new album is called 'Here's to Taking It Easy,' and when Spinner caught up with ... Read More »

John Fogerty Honored by BMI Icon Award

John Fogerty, who was awarded BMI's prestigious Icon Award on Tuesday night, admits he's a little ... Read More »

Dave Fisher of the Highwaymen Dead at 69

The Highwaymen's Dave Fisher, who co-founded the popular folk group at Wesleyan University in 1958, ... Read More »

Music Albums Out on April 20, 2010

Looking for a list of music albums out on April 20, 2010? Whether you're into glossy pop or country ... Read More »

Strange Boys Don't Strive for 'Retro' Label

If we're talking membership cards and logo coffee mugs, then no, there is no actual "Strange Boys ... Read More »

Blacktusk Interview: SXSW 2010

As part of Savannah's metal scene, power trio Blacktusk emerged in 2005 and made an immediate ... Read More »

'We Are the World' Remake Features Current Music Stars

In 1985, a one-time dream team of musicians calling themselves USA for Africa recorded the song "We ... Read More »

Leonard Cohen: He's Grammy's Man

Some artists, like the Rolling Stones back in 1986, get their Grammy lifetime achievement ... Read More »