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Willie Nelson announced his plans for his 90th birthday party in April, and I can guarantee they’re better than any plans we’ve ever made. To ring in his 9th decade,…

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Right after leaving High School, Willie enrolled in the U.S. Air Force.

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Willie Nelson announced his plans for his 90th birthday party in April, and I can guarantee they're better than any plans we've ever made. To ring in his 9th decade, Willie will be throwing a weekend bender at the Hollywood Bowl with family, friends, and a growing list of A-List musicians!

Willie's birthday plans weren't announced with a Facebook invite but instead were reported on by the AP. Talk about the ultimate invite!

Willie Nelson's six-decade career has shown no signs of slowing down. The Grammy-winning country music legend is releasing a new album - "I Don't Know a Thing About Love," - in March and has a five-part documentary that will be premiering at the Sundance Film Festival.

Don't worry, this isn't an exclusive event that we mere mortals can't attend. Tickets become available on January 28th with a presale starting today (hopefully, it goes better than Taylor Swift's presale)!

Check out this star-studded list of musicians who will be helping Willie Nelson ring in his 90th.

Long Story Short: Willie Nelson 90

Long Story Short: Willie Nelson 90 will take place on Saturday, April 29th and Sunday, April 30th.

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Willie doesn't have to go on the road again to perform for this show!

You can add 'Has a Chia Pet in the shape of his head' to Willie's list of accomplishments over the past 90 years.

Allison Russell

Beck

Hopefully Willie Nelson isn't insulted if Beck dedicates his performance of 'Old Man' to him! Sure, it's a great song, but the title might hit different at a 90th birthday party.

Billy Strings

One of the comments on this post is "would sell multiple body parts to be at this show." Same girl.

Bobby Weir

Chances are Willie Nelson is grateful he isn't dead, but having this Grateful Dead legend at his show will bring it to a whole new level!

Charley Crockett

Australia < Hollywood Bowl

Chris Stapleton

Chris Stapleton has been all over the news. From the Superbowl Announcement to my list of country music stars who look like they smell bad to Willie Nelson's announcement, it is a (mostly) good day for Chris.

Edie Brickell

Kacey Musgraves

Leon Bridges

Lukas Nelson

With Lukas Nelson performing, this will truly be a family affair!

Lyle Lovett

Margo Price

Miranda Lambert

Nathaniel Rateliff

This is birthday party energy and I'm here for it.

Neil Young

Norah Jones

Orville Peck

Particle Kid

Rosanne Cash

Sheryl Crow

Snoop Dog

Sturgill Simpson

The Avett Brothers

The Chicks

The Lumineers

Tom Jones

Tyler Childers

Warren Haynes

Ziggy Marley

And more to be announced in the future weeks!

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