Willie Nelson Talks Retirement

At the end of April, Willie Nelson will be celebrating his 90th birthday in epic fashion – with a two-day music festival at the Hollywood Bowl. Performing alongside him will be Miranda Lambert, Chris Stapleton, Kacey Musgraves, Lukas Nelson, Lyle Lovett, Margo Price, and many more.

 

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Shortly after announcing his big birthday bash, Willie Nelson revealed he is bringing back Outlaw Music Festival Tour beginning June 23rd in Somerset, Wisconsin and wrapping up on August 13th in Cincinnati, Ohio.

 

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That’s a lot of time on the road for a 90 year old! But, Willie wouldn’t have it any other way. In a new interview with AARP, Willie opens up about always being asked about retiring, his trusty sidekick Trigger, and so much more.

About retiring, the legend says, “Jokingly, I retire after every tour. But I’m always ready to go back again. I like the bus. I have everything I need on the bus. I never have to go into a hotel room anywhere. It’s not that bad.”

He isn’t lying, either! In an interview with Sammy Hagar, Willie told him, “Well, I say, ‘This is my last tour.’ Yeah, every time I say ‘This is the last one.'”

It’s safe to say that Willie will perform as long as he physically can. Read the full interview here, and watch him perform at his recent Luck Reunion on March 17, 2023, below.