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1. Music Producer Don Was to Join Jazz Label

   11:54 pm 8/8/2011

   • by Shirley Halperin

   The Grammy-winning producer has been named Chief Creative Officer at EMI's Blue Note Records. The appointment caps off a busy year that included appearances on "American Idol" and the Elton John-Leon Russell album, "The Union."Read more

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   Willie Nelson Dodges Jail in Texas

   3:08 pm 6/7/2011

   • by Charlie Amter

   Singer to pay a $500 fine after a plea deal has been reached relating to a 2010 marijuana bust.Read more

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   The King of Luck: Film Review

   9:49 am 3/20/2011

   • by John DeFore

   Billy Bob Thornton directs a one-sided documentary about Willie Nelson that only existing fans of the country singer will appreciate.Read more

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   Lady Gaga, B.o.B, 30 Seconds to Mars Among Hardest-Working Music Acts (Study)

   5:17 pm 3/10/2011

   • by Kimberly Nordyke

   Vampire Weekend, Willie Nelson and Megadeth also made Songkick’s list ranking 2010's top 20 touring artists. Read more

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   SXSW: Billy Bob Thornton, Harmony Korine and Kristen Wiig Films Added to Lineup

   12:00 pm 3/2/2011

   • by Jay A. Fernandez

   R.E.M.’s Michael Stipe will be on hand to present movies inspired by his group’s new album.Read more

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6. Willie Nelson Charged With Misdemeanor Pot Possession

   4:30 pm 12/3/2010

   • by Shirley Halperin

   Originally believed to be in possession of six ounces of marijuana the singer was holding significantly less on his tour bus, dropping the charge from a felony to a misdemeanor. Read more

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7. Willie Nelson Could Face Two Years in Prison for Pot Bust

   8:50 am 11/29/2010

   • by Lindsay Powers

   But if the country music legend says he forgot the California-grown marijuana was on his tour bus, he could claim it was for medical use.Read more

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8. Willie Nelson Arrested for Pot Possession

   10:47 am 11/27/2010

   • by THR staff report

   Singer later called on the country to start a new political party whose primary focus is the legalization of marijuana, dubbing it the 'Teapot Party.'Read more

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9. Country songwriter Hank Cochran dies

   3:06 pm 7/15/2010

   • by Pat Harris, Reuters

   Hank Cochran, who wrote a cascade of country music hits, died on Thursday at his home near Nashville, according to his family. He was 74.<br /><br clear="none"/> <br clear="none"/> <br /><br clear="none"/> <br clear="none"/> <br /><br clear="none"/> <br clear="none"/> <br />Read more

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10. Recording Registry is a music mashup

    9:00 pm 6/22/2010

    • by Ann Donahue

    Songs by Tupac Shakur, Willie Nelson and R.E.M. are among the 25 eclectic inductees for the Library of Congress' National Recording Registry.Read more

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