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Young musicians looking for longevity would be wise to follow the sensible word of Willie Nelson: Do what feels right, and if you’re lucky enough to have a statue built in your honor in your city, ...

Snow is white, time is short and Willie Nelson is going to be nominated for a Grammy Award next year. These are three things ...