Many have wondered where Willie Nelson gets his energy and longevity. At 89 years old, he recently released his 72nd solo album. He also maintains a rigorous touring schedule, frequently collaborates with other artists and even wrote a memoir, called Me and Paul, that came out last month.
In a recent interview with ET Online, Willie said that he thinks keeping busy might be the secret to his long life and he’s not sure he’ll ever retire from touring.
“Oh, I don’t know. I say after every tour, I’m quitting, but after a while I need to go back,” the country legend said. “I enjoy playing, and I think it’s good for me to sing. And it’s the best exercise that I could give myself.”
Willie’s 2022 Farm Aid Festival recently returned in late September featuring his headlining performance along with his fellow Farm Aid board members John Mellencamp and Dave Matthews.
Next up, fans can revisit a particularly memorable performance from the country great: Legacy Recordings has announced plans for the release of Willie Nelson Live at Budokan, a live album recorded at Willie’s 1984 Tokyo, Japan show. The live album will be out on November 18.
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