I saw Willie Nelson in Murray, KY a couple nights ago (along with Alison Krauss) and I was more than blown away. Despite of what you may have heard or read about him, Willie is showing no signs of slowing down. He put on a very amazing energetic performance that lasted over an hour and a half. Given he has put out more than 50 albums and over a 1000 songs, he played the right songs that set everyone's mood. Sure, some people may think he's crazy and loony and all, but he doesn't give a rats what anyone thinks and he does what he apparently loves through it all.

Now, on to the HOF part:

Does he belong in the RRHOF?
I say yes. Sure, he hasn't put out hardly any rock and roll recordings. His style and everything has influenced many rock and rollers, and he has strong musical connections to several RRHOFers. I would be happy if he were inducted into a category, like 'Early Influence'. After all, I believe him and Patsy Cline are the only successful Country crossover artists that belong in there. Disagree? Get ready for a bar brawl! Yeehah

Posted by Jason Voigt on Friday, 05/23/2014 @ 17:00pm

Cool, Jason! What an act to see. I'll bet Alison was kicking ass too.

Check out 'ROMP' fest in Owensboro, KY at end of June. I'm going on Saturday, when OCMS will close it down. Really nice little bluegrass fest.

I'm for Willie in the Hall.

Posted by Paul in KY on Saturday, 05/24/2014 @ 11:05am

Just wondering, Paul, are you going to Bonnaroo? I am again this year.

Posted by Jason Voigt on Saturday, 05/24/2014 @ 16:59pm

Yes, Jason I am. Really stoked about the 'undercard' this year. Looking forward (in no particular order) to Polica, White Denim, Janelle Monae, Vampire Weekend, Mastadon, King Khan & the Shrines, Cage the Elephant (top priority on weekend), Slightly Stoopid, Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds, Fitz & tyhe Tantrums, Arctic Monkeys, Little Dragon & Elton John. Plus others!

Will be in the GA 'Tent City' this year. Would like to meet you, if possible.

Posted by Paul in KY on Tuesday, 05/27/2014 @ 12:47pm

That would be great. Just so we won't get in trouble I'll leave my email here: jasonvoigt@hotmail.com

Posted by Jason Voigt on Tuesday, 05/27/2014 @ 20:09pm

Willie Nelson and Waylon Jennings should be put in. They have done as much for music country and rock as anybody.

Posted by Joe on Wednesday, 07/22/2015 @ 04:10am

Saw Willie Nelson close out the 1st Pilgrimage Music Fest in Franklin, TN (bedroom community South of Nashville). He & his band (which includes his little sister) gave a fine performance. Played a medley of Hank Williams Sr. songs, in addition to his own. What a honeyed voice! I will tell you, that if you want to see him, better go as he's not getting any younger.

At close of fest (which was slated to end at 7:30 PM & had gone over that by about 10 mins), Willy had just gone into his final song when he was stopped by someone announcing on loudspeaker (much louder than Willy's audio) that fest was ending & thanking us for attending and thanking 'Willie' as well. Was 1st time I have ever seen a headliner cut off.

Think this was because this was the 1st time for this fest & there were a lot of very expensive homes around the venue & I guess they didn't want to run afoul of any of them on the noise stuff.

Posted by Paul in KY on Wednesday, 09/30/2015 @ 07:59am

That's interesting stuff there, Paul! Of the many concerts I've attended, I have never seen or heard a performer/headliner get cut off. To me that's bull, unless the community/city had strict curfew rules. But you know. I saw him last year at Murray State and he sounded so golden (they say he works better when he's high). I also went into his museum in Nashville a month later.

Get this guy in the RRHOF! We shall find out October 6

Posted by Jason Voigt on Wednesday, 09/30/2015 @ 14:33pm

http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/willie-nelson-cancels-postpones-shows-due-to-health-issue-20151014#ixzz3ocyww4UA

Willie Nelson Cancels, Postpones Shows Due to Health Issue

Undisclosed malady affects the Red Headed Stranger's joint tour with Merle Haggard

Posted by Roy on Thursday, 10/15/2015 @ 05:37am

I don't understand why the RRHOF are dragging their feet on a Willie Nelson Nomination and Induction. He would be a glaring omission in my honest opinion. What a long prolific career! He's probably rubbed shoulders with most of the HOF legends in some capacity. The Farm Aid with John Mellencamp and others was very important and innovative at the time. It still is today. Willie has had different ailments the last few years. It would be a shame that Willie might pass on before he's recognized. Longevity, Influence, Musical Excellence... It's Willie's time.

Posted by KING on Sunday, 09/9/2018 @ 10:51am

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_songs_written_by_Willie_Nelson

List of songs written by Willie Nelson

Posted by Roy on Tuesday, 01/1/2019 @ 21:21pm

Always On My Mind was written by Johnny Christopher, Mark James, and Wayne Carson, recorded first by B.J. Thomas in 1969.

"Mammas Don't Let Your Babies Grow Up to Be Cowboys" is a country music song first recorded by Ed Bruce, written by him and wife Patsy Bruce.

"To All the Girls I've Loved Before" is a song written by Hal David (words) and Albert Hammond (music). It was originally recorded by Hammond in 1975 on his album 99 Miles From L.A., but is more famous for a 1984 recording by Julio Iglesias and Willie Nelson, which appeared on Iglesias's album 1100 Bel Air Place.

Posted by Roy on Tuesday, 01/1/2019 @ 21:28pm

Willie Nelson turns 86 in April.

Posted by Roy on Tuesday, 01/1/2019 @ 22:04pm

Crazy * Hello Walls

Posted by Roy on Tuesday, 01/1/2019 @ 22:05pm

This is taking too long!

Posted by Roy on Wednesday, 02/20/2019 @ 06:15am

https://heartodaygrowntomorrow.wordpress.com/2018/10/02/504-fri-apr-20-2018/

Long overdue

Posted by Pluto on Tuesday, 08/6/2019 @ 18:34pm

Yes, finally!!

Paul Shaffer is nominating Willie Nelson for 2020 Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame!

https://www.themaineedge.com/buzz/paul-shaffers-famous-friends-open-up-on-new-series-paul-shaffer-plus-one

Posted by Roy on Thursday, 09/19/2019 @ 11:28am

I have a feeling it's Willie Nelson and Dionne Warwick for 2020!

Posted by Roy on Thursday, 09/19/2019 @ 13:47pm

They better not induct Willie Nelson in the musical excellence category!

Posted by Roy on Tuesday, 10/22/2019 @ 01:10am

Still not in as of 2021

Posted by Tyler Helt on Saturday, 07/3/2021 @ 18:55pm

Willie Nelson 88

Posted by Roy on Tuesday, 07/6/2021 @ 00:30am

Here's one for everyone to consider Dolly Parton is gonna be perhaps voted to be in the rock and roll hall of fame but an artist and talent like Willie Nelson and a song like on the road again , really, Willie Nelson should definitely be in the rock and roll of fame before Dolly Parton. Nothing against Dolly Parton I like her . I like her in country but let's face the facts it's the facts what's going on when we're talking about talent Is rock and roll and blues. There's no comparison to the contribution to Lifetime achievement. I'm not talking about an amusement park. Willie Nelson has As contributed a lot perhaps just as much for rock and roll as Dolly Parton for all that matters. Is it truly a comparison. Because if it is there's something truly wrong.

Posted by Gregory Aloisi on Sunday, 02/6/2022 @ 08:35am

I'm sorry I left something out Eminem. Really we're gonna keep Willie Nelson out but we're gonna induct Eminem 1st.. people like Jim Croce, 3 dog night. People with personal achievements like Eddie Van Halen, Is George Thorogood. Is many more to think about. Dolly Parton really. If Eminem and Dolly Parton get in before these other great talents talents that have contributed to rock and roll and rhythm and blues. I'm just left speechless like many other fans would be

Posted by Gregory Aloisi on Sunday, 02/6/2022 @ 08:44am

This is a no brainer. If Johnny Cash and Hank Williams are in as country stars why not Willie Nelson? Once again the validity of the RR Hall of Fame is in question.

Posted by Carl Hardy on Monday, 02/7/2022 @ 12:18pm

My thoughts are that the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame name should change to the Music Hall of Fame. This would take care of the controversy on naming non Rockers to the Hall.

Posted by Carl Hardy on Monday, 02/7/2022 @ 12:33pm

In no way does it have to be called music hall because you have to play even classical music, it is called the rock Hall because 90% belong to the history of rock and the rest are influenced

Posted by Brian on Sunday, 01/29/2023 @ 10:10am

I thought Willie Nelson was inducted to the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame long ago. He was inducted into the Country Music Hall Of Fame. My favorite Willie Nelson song is "Always On My Mind" because even if he didn't pay attention to his girlfriend/wife, he at least thought about her. I think "Always On My Mind" was on a VH-1 list that was 100 Greatest Love Songs.

Posted by Brian Schonour on Wednesday, 02/1/2023 @ 21:39pm

Willie Nelson is finally in The Rock N Roll Hall of Fame. He should have been in ages ago.

Posted by Tyler Helt on Thursday, 05/4/2023 @ 08:11am