Willie Nelson will mark his 90th birthday in April with two star-studded concerts at the Hollywood Bowl – with Snoop Dogg and Sheryl Crow leading the artists.
The country music icon, who turns 90 on April 29, is celebrating the milestone with two concerts on April 29 and 30 to honor his nearly seven decades in the recording industry.
Leading the pack are rapper Snoop, 51, who forged a famously close friendship with Nelson due to their shared love of weed, along with singer Sheryl, 60, and Golden Hour hitmaker Kacey Musgraves, 34.
Big birthday: Willie Nelson celebrates his 90th birthday with two star-studded concerts in April at the Hollywood Bowl – with Snoop Dogg and Sheryl Crow leading the cast (pictured 2018)
Among the other artists to share the stage with Nelson are Neil Young, Beck, Tom Jones, Chris Stapleton, Ziggy Marley, Miranda Lambert, Bob Weir, Allison Russell, Tyler Childers, Margo Price and Nelson’s sons Lukas Nelson and Micah Nelson – appearing as the Particle Kid.
This comes after Nelson’s Tennessee home, which was listed four months ago, was officially taken off the market after selling for $2.14 million.
The star, who recently guest-starred alongside Dolly Parton during her final Christmas special, was inspired by a cabin fire for his hit song “Shotgun Willie.”
Hand built by the Country Music Hall of Fame singer himself, the three bedroom home surrounded by scenic countryside is just 30 minutes outside of bustling Nashville city.
Love it: Leading the way is rapper Snoop, 51, who has known-forged a close friendship with Nelson due to their shared love of weed
Wow: Among the other artists who will share the stage with Nelson are Neil Young, Beck, Tom Jones, Chris Stapleton, Ziggy Marley and Miranda Lambert
Yay: Sheryl Crow, 60, will also perform at the concert
In 1970, a fire broke out in the house, and when Willie returned to see the cabin gobbled up, he braved the flames to retrieve his guitar, named Trigger, along with a pound of marijuana.
After the incident, the country singer later earned the nickname Shotgun Willie, which became the inspiration for the hit track and studio album of the same name, released in 1973.
Willie is currently on the big screen. A five-part documentary titled Willie Nelson And Family premiered on January 20 at the 2023 Sundance Film Festival.
According to the festival’s website, the documentary, directed by award-winning filmmakers Thom Zimny and Oren Moverman, “follows the ups, downs and ups and downs of Willie’s personal life and professional career.
A press release for the film states that “along with close friends and family who have accompanied him on a remarkable journey, Willie tells his story in his own voice” in the film, which has been designated “the first authorized work for exploration.” of life” by Nelson.
The concerts will be a welcome reunion for Nelson and Snoop, who have often discussed smoking weed together.
In 2020, the music legend known for his love of cannabis took a trip down memory lane when he opened up about his trip to Amsterdam with the rapper, during which Snoop claimed Willie was the “only person who ever surpassed him has”. .
Willie told the Daily Beast: “That was over in Amsterdam! I called Snoop and said, “Hey buddy, you need to come here. Here it is!”
“So he came over and we went to every bar, every smoking place in Amsterdam. We had a hell of a time – before the couple joined, they had hit KFC after getting the binge eating.
The ‘Always On My Mind’ hitmaker also revealed that he switched to a vaporizer to get his marijuana as it’s better for his lungs.
Health boost: The Always On My Mind hitmaker also revealed that he has switched to a vaporizer to get his marijuana as it’s better for his lungs (pictured in 2000)
Willie and Snoop maintain a strong friendship, united by a love of marijuana, which was immortalized in their 2012 hits “Roll Me Up and Smoke Me Wen I Die” and 2009’s “My Medicine.”
And in December 2022, Snoop revealed the best thing he’s ever been was while partying with Nelson in Amsterdam.
The Southern California native admitted he wanted to quit smoking but didn’t because he didn’t want to show “signs of weakness” in front of Nelson.
The rapper told the story in a new episode of the podcast Let’s Go! with Tom Brady, Larry Fitzgerald and Jim Gray.
The hip-hop star – real name Calvin Cordozar Broadus Jr. – was prompted by the question, “What was the most stoned thing you’ve ever had in your entire life?”
He replied: “With Willie f***** Nelson. We were on April 20th. in Amsterdam and he did a concert out there.’
The Drop It Like It’s Hot hitmaker continued, “So we went back to his hotel room and played dominoes.
“Me and he played one on one dominoes. He whooshes my ass and I keep getting higher and higher and higher.’
Snoop explained to the show’s hosts, “He just hands it over to me and I’m like, ‘This old mama ***** tops me.’
Broadus also recalled the story in 2018 on an episode of The Howard Stern Show.
“He hit me while he was smoking with me and passing a blunt, bong, joint,” the multihyphenate shared.
“I’m like, ‘Willie, there’s too much shit going on. I can’t think and do it all at the same time,” said the Super Bowl performer.
Snoop has been known to be open about his cannabis use and even has a professional blunt roller.
Speaking on The Howard Stern Show in 2019, he explained of the position: “It’s his JOB – his profession. His resume says, “What do you do? I’m a blunt roller. PBR, Professional Blunt Roller.”
Last June, he retweeted a post on the Twitter account About facts that said, “Snoop Dogg employs a full-time blunt roller who makes between $40,000 and $50,000 a year.”
The rap artist commented, “Inflation. Your salary went up!’
Tickets will go on sale January 29 at 10:00 am PT.
Memory trail: Snoop recently revealed he was highest with Nelson. He shared his comments on a new episode of the podcast Let’s Go! with Tom Brady, Larry Fitzgerald and Jim Gray. Seen in LA on December 10th