The lineup has been announced for a tribute to country icon Willie Nelson at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena on Jan. 12. “Willie: Life & Songs of an American Outlaw” will honor Nelson and feature some of his greatest hits performed by today’s biggest musical stars. The tribute concert will feature performances by Alison Krauss, The Avett Brothers, George Strait, Jack Johnson, John Mellencamp, Kris Kristofferson, Lee Ann Womack, Lyle Lovett, Norah Jones and The Little Willies, Sheryl Crow, Susan Tedeschi & Derek Trucks, and Vince Gill. Willie himself is also scheduled to take the stage. Tickets go on sale on Nov. 12 at 10 a.m, and the concert will be televised on A&E at a later date in 2019. Additional artists are expected to be announced in the coming weeks.
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