Willie Nelson Reacts To Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame Induction News
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Willie Nelson Earns Induction Into The Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame revealed its 2023 class of inductees on Wednesday (May 3). Country music legend Willie Nelson was on the list along with Rage Against the Machine, Missy Elliott, Kate Bush, George Michael, Sheryl Crow, and The Spinners. The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame is also giving the Musical Excellence Award to Chaka Khan, Al Kooper, and Bernie Taupin.
This was Nelson’s first time being nominated for induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. And he made it in on the first go!
Nelson will officially be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame on November 3. The induction ceremony will be held at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York.
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Other country artists previously inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame include Hank Williams, Johnny Cash, and Bill Monroe. Dolly Parton is the newest country artist to be inducted, as she joined the ranks last year.
Willie Nelson Responds To The News Of His Rock Hall Induction
After the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame named its 2023 class of inductees, Nelson reacted to the news. He shared a grateful post on social media, saying:
“Honored to be announced as a 2023 @rockhall inductee! Among great company… #RockHall2023“
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The announcement about Nelson’s induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame comes just days after he celebrated his 90th birthday. He joined an all-star act of artists at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles for a two-day birthday concert.
Head below to watch him sing “Pancho and Lefty” with George Strait during that concert. Looks like Nelson has a lot of reasons to celebrate at the moment!
