On Saturday, January 12, an all-star lineup of musical guests gathered at Bridgestone Arena for Willie: Life & Songs Of An American Outlaw, a once-in-a-lifetime concert event to honor living legend Willie Nelson, featuring his greatest hits performed by today’s biggest superstars.
The concert celebration featured performances by Chris Stapleton, Emmylou Harris, Eric Church, Jimmy Buffett, Bobby Bare, Jamey Johnson, Lukas Nelson, Margo Price, Micah Nelson, Nathaniel Rateliff, Ray Benson, and Steve Earle, who joined Willie Nelson, Alison Krauss, The Avett Brothers, George Strait, Jack Johnson, John Mellencamp, Kris Kristofferson, Lee Ann Womack, Lyle Lovett, Norah Jones and The Little Willies, Sheryl Crow, Susan Tedeschi & Derek Trucks, and Vince Gill.
Ahead of the show, Nashville Lifestyles caught up with Jack Johnson, Nathaniel Rateliff, Margo Price, Bobby Bare, Lyle Lovett, Ray Benson, Susan Tedeschi, and Derek Trucks on the red carpet. Here, they shared special Willie Nelson memories and how the legendary musician has shaped and influenced music today.
