Willie Nelson

On May 15th, the great Willie Nelson will release the new album "Heroes," the long awaited album of new songs and re-worked 'classics.' Produced by Buddy Cannon, "Heroes," was mainly recorded by Steve Chadie at Pedernales Recording Studio in Austin, Texas. It's the first release for Nelson, since signing with Legacy Recordings.

The album opens with Willie and Merle Haggard , combining their talents on a new rendition of Wayne ("The Letter," "Always On My Mind"). The album features guest appearances by Jamey Johnson and Billy Joe Shaver, and additional musicians on the project include Paul Shaffer (B-3 organ), Butch Carr (synthesizer), Steve Brewster (drums) and producer Buddy Cannon (bass, acoustic guitar). Melonie Cannon, Buddy Cannon, Lance Miller and Kris Kristofferson contribute background vocals to "Heroes."

The collection includes producer Buddy Cannon's new composition, "That's All There Is To This Song" and three songs written by Lukas Nelson--"No Place To Fly," "Every Time He Drinks He Thinks of Her," and "The Sound of Your Memory" (cowritten with Elizabeth Rainey).

The track-listing for "Heroes," is as follows-

1. "A Horse Called Music" Merle Haggard & Lukas Nelson
2. "Roll Me Up And Smoke Me When I Die" Snoop Dogg, Kris Kristofferson, Jamey Johnson
3. "That's All There Is To This Song"
4. "No Place To Fly" Lukas Nelson
5. "Every Time He Drinks He Thinks Of Her" Lukas Nelson
6. "Come On Up To The House" Lukas Nelson & Sheryl Crow
7. "Hero" Billy Joe Shaver, Jamey Johnson
8. "My Window Faces The South" Lukas Nelson
9. "The Sound Of Your Memory" Lukas Nelson
10. "Cold War With You" Lukas Nelson & Ray Price
11. "Just Breathe" Lukas Nelson
12. "My Home In San Antone" Lukas Nelson
13. "Come On Back Jesus" Lukas Nelson & Micah Nelson
14. "The Scientist"

For more information on Willie Nelson, including up to date touring info, visit www.willienelson.com.

By Jim Asker

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