Two concerts being held this weekend in Los Angeles
Music stars Booker T. Jones, Buddy Cannon, Daniel Lanois, Dave Matthews, Dwight Yoakam, Jamey Johnson, Emmylou Harris, Gary Clark Jr., George Strait, Jack Johnson, Kris Kristofferson, Lily Meola, Rodney Crowell, Shooter Jennings, Stephen Stills and Waylon Payne have been added to the incredible lineup of artists performing at Long Story Short: Willie Nelson 90, A Star-Studded Concert Celebrating Willie’s 90th Birthday. They join previously announced performers Willie Nelson, Allison Russell, Beck, Billy Strings, Bobby Weir, Charley Crockett, Chris Stapleton, Edie Brickell, Leon Bridges, Lukas Nelson, Lyle Lovett, Margo Price, Miranda Lambert, Nathaniel Rateliff, Neil Young, Norah Jones, Orville Peck, Particle Kid, Rosanne Cash, Sheryl Crow, Snoop Dogg, Sturgill Simpson, The Avett Brothers, The Chicks, The Lumineers, Tom Jones, Tyler Childers, Warren Haynes and Ziggy Marley.
The shows will take place on Saturday and Sunday, April 29th and 30th at the legendary Hollywood Bowl, and are being billed as one of the biggest music events of the year. Each night will be a unique experience, featuring once-in-a-lifetime performances and unforgettable collaborations to be revealed at the show.
All ticket holders and guests are encouraged to arrive early as the four hours of all-star performances/music will start on time each night.
Two weeks later, the LBJ Foundation will honor Nelson with the LBJ Liberty & Justice for All Award featuring performances by Eric Church, Sam Hunt, Elle King and Lyle Lovett. Nelson will be awarded the foundation’s highest honor at a gala Friday, May 12th at the LBJ Presidential Library.
The legendary musician is staying busy with his 2023 Outlaw Music Festival Tour, which was recently expanded to include 16 cities this fall and marks the largest Outlaw Festival tour to date. These new can’t miss shows feature an incredible lineup of artists including Willie Nelson & Family, Bobby Weir & Wolf Bros. featuring The Wolfpack, The Avett Brothers, Tedeschi Trucks Band, Gov’t Mule, The String Cheese Incident, Mike Campbell & The Dirty Knobs, Los Lobos, Elizabeth Cook and Particle Kid.
With a career spanning an incredible seven decades, Willie Nelson is widely recognized as one of the greatest and most influential artists in the history of popular music. A true living legend who has built a globally celebrated career as a musician, author, actor and activist, Willie turns 90 years young, as vibrant, active and dynamic as ever. This year alone, Nelson won two 2023 Grammy Awards, is set to celebrate his 90th birthday with a star studded sold out two-day event at the Hollywood Bowl, premiered the definitive five-part documentary film on his extraordinary life and career at the 2023 Sundance Film Festival, released a new album I Don’t Know A Thing About Love, is nominated for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, has a new book available, and continues to perform across the country while also headlining iconic festivals including Outlaw Music Festival Tour, Farm Aid, and his annual July 4th Picnic.
