Nelson acquired Trigger, an old Martin guitar, in 1969. Nelson was playing a show at the John T. Floore’s Country Store in Helotes, Texas, and needed a replacement after a drunk fan destroyed his ...

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For those uninitiated, Trigger is Willie's beloved Martin N-20 nylon-string classical acoustic guitar, which he purchased in 1969. Despite damage and wear over the years, the guitar's sound has become ...

There may not be a more famous guitar in the music world than Willie Nelson’s trusty Trigger. The living country music legend has played the same Martin six-string since 1969. And the story of how he ...

Willie Nelson has had a constant on-stage companion, and he honored their relationship in a sweet social media post.

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Despite a worrisome start, Willie seemed sharp ... the man of the hour wrapped the show. Support from Nelson’s famous Family ...

The 4th of July lands on a Friday this year, which means things will get especially patriotic this weekend. We’ve already ...

Landmark concert venues, museums, and music trails around the South continue to tell the region’s ever-changing sonic story.

Willie Nelson's 90th birthday celebration at the Hollywood Bowl could have been mistaken for a retirement party. But two years later at 92, he's working as much as ever. Not that retirement would ...

Willie Nelson revealed that he doesn't smoke weed anymore, but takes a few edibles instead. He also just released his own line of THC beverages and is due to perform at the 2025 Outlaw Music ...