Willie Nelson Broadcasts New E-book Power Follows Thought

Willie Nelson has taken a web page from Bono’s e book (pun supposed) with Power Follows Thought: The Tales Behind My Songs. The memoir, which breaks down 160 of the nation legend’s compositions, is out October thirty first through HarperCollins.

Nelson co-wrote Power Follows Thought with David Ritz and Mickey Raphael. Alongside some never-before-seen photographs of the artist, the e book gives Nelson’s insights into songs from throughout his decades-long profession, from the compositions he solely received $50 for as a Nashville songwriter to the solo songs which have change into classics. The challenge will delve into Willie’s Household and his relationships with Patsy Cline, Waylon Jennings, Ray Charles, Merle Haggard, Ray Worth, and Dolly Parton, in addition to his private life. It follows Nelson’s 2016 providing Fairly Paper, additionally co-written with David Ritz, and marks his tenth e book general. Pre-orders are ongoing.

Nelson continues to be a music business mainstay. Simply final month, he celebrated his ninetieth birthday with the likes of Snoop Dogg, Neil Younger, and The Chicks for a live performance that might be delivered to the large display screen in June. Days after dropping Power Follows Thought, he’ll be inducted into the Rock and Roll Corridor of Fame. His final musical providing, a duet with Billy Strings known as “California Sober,” was even named Music of the Week.

This summer time, Willie will take his Outlaw Music Competition on the highway with artists like Robert Plant and Alison Krauss, Margo Worth, and The Avett Brothers. He’ll additionally host his annual 4th of July Picnic on the Q2 Stadium in Austin. Tickets to all of his upcoming exhibits are on sale now through StubHub, the place orders are 100% assured by means of StubHub’s FanProtect program.