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   Steve Lillywhite's Full Slate: Albums by Dave Matthews Band, The Killers and 30 Seconds to Mars on Deck (Q&A)

   3:40 pm 8/29/2012

   • by Shirley Halperin

   The producer who has worked with acts ranging from U2 to Matchbox Twenty during a four-decade career talks with THR about "American Idol," how his son is continuing the family business and "one of the best lyric writers of the moment."Read more

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   Willie Nelson Doing Better After Canceling Weekend Concert, Says Rep

   9:14 pm 8/20/2012

   • by Associated Press

   The singer wasn't able to perform at a benefit show in the Denver area because of breathing problems; his next show is scheduled for Tuesday in Dallas.Read more

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   Willie Nelson Cancels Denver-Area Show Due to 'Breathing Problems'

   7:14 pm 8/19/2012

   • by THR staff

   The singer was hospitalized Saturday after falling ill thanks to the "high altitude and emphysema," the crowd was told.Read more

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   Keith Urban, Kenny Chesney and 4 More Country Contenders for 'American Idol' Judge

   5:26 pm 7/27/2012

   • by Chris Willman

   With the search for Steven Tyler's replacement reportedly focused on talent with strongholds below the Mason-Dixon line, THR looks at a half-dozen stars worth considering. Read more

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   CMT Music Award Winners Announced

   7:15 pm 6/6/2012

   • by Todd Gilchrist

   The country music-oriented cable network awarded top honors to established and up-and-coming musical acts alike.Read more

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   Roseanne Barr, Presidential Candidate, Courts Willie Nelson for Vice Presidential Slot

   1:59 pm 5/12/2012

   • by Jordan Zakarin

   The actress and comedian, who is vying for the Green Party's nomination, engaged in a back-and-forth with the iconic musician.Read more

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   Willie Nelson Statue Unveiled in Austin on 4/20

   12:09 pm 4/21/2012

   • by Shirley Halperin

   The country music legend will now have a permanent home in the "live music capital of the world." Downtown Austin also paid tribute to the 78-year-old outlaw by adorning the W Hotel logo with a replica of his signature braids. Read more

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   'The Social Network''s Armie Hammer Spends Day in Texas Jail After Pot Arrest

   10:25 pm 1/28/2012

   • by Aaron Couch

   Authorities say they caught him while traveling to his wife's bakery in possession of brownies and cookies laced with marijuana; Snoop Dogg and Willie Nelson have also had run-ins with the law in the same small town. Read more

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   Karen O Covers a Willie Nelson Cover in Chipotle's Latest Ad (Video)

   3:49 pm 10/12/2011

   • by Gabriel Beltrone

   The brooding ad spot mourns abandoned family farms with the song "Mammas Don't Let Your Babies Grow Up to Be Cowboys."Read more

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    Willie Nelson Covers Coldplay's 'The Scientist' for Chipotle Ad (Video)

    4:17 pm 8/30/2011

    • by Gabriel Beltrone

    The sourcing-conscious burrito chain takes aim at industrial farmers in the two-minute spot.Read more

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