WILLIE NELSON turns 87 today, so “Rolling Stone” is paying tribute with two lists: Willie’s 20 “essential songs” . . . and his 12 most memorable acting roles.
KEITH URBAN says he “definitely married UP” with NICOLE KIDMAN. And he adds, quote, “What I’ve learned from her, is to be more fearless in artistry and go for the curious place that you want to go to as an artist. Don’t question it.”
JOE NICHOLS has shared a video of himself covering MERLE HAGGARD’s “My Favorite Memory”.
RANDY OWEN from ALABAMA performed the National Anthem at a recent NASCAR virtual event, and it was definitely a stirring country version. Of course, he performed it from the safety of his home. (Here’s video.)
GARTH BROOKS and TRISHA YEARWOOD will perform on the Grand Ole Opry on May 2nd. The Opry House will be empty, but fans can listen and watch from home.
CLAY WALKER has put out a new track called “Easy Goin’“ . . . and in an interview, he said, quote, “I still feel like I got a hell of a lot to say to the country music audience . . . I think my voice is probably better than it’s ever been, so I want to sing as much as I can, because that doesn’t last forever.”
