He doesn’t miss. Today, Willie Nelson released the next song from his forthcoming album Dream Chaser called “Fly Away,” which is included on Dream Chaser is his 79th solo studio album and 156th album overall, which is set for release next week on May 29th. View this post on Instagram The record will: “Bring together a collection of reflective, story-driven songs focused on relationships, personal growth, and life on the road. Rooted in classic songwriting traditions with a modern perspective, the album balances intimate narratives with universal themes of perseverance, timing, and clarity.” It’s nothing short of impressive, to say the least, that Willie just turned 93-years-old on April 29th, and he continues to put out music, and tour, like he did when he was first getting started just about. Even in the last several years, he’s put out a good five albums, one of which won the Grammy for Best Country Album in 2023 for his A Beautiful Time record. He was nominated once again last year in the Best Traditional Country Album category for his album Oh What a Beautiful World, in addition to receiving a nomination for Best Americana Album for Last Leaf on the Tree in the same ceremony. This new one, “Fly Away,” has that classic country feel that Willie is obviously the best at, and it finds him reflecting on a heartbreak. It was written by Buddy Cannon and Bobby Whitlock, “I wish that I could fly away Back to your arms tonight Wake up in the morning With those arms around me tight I’d love you like I should have All the way from way back then If I could only fly away and make you mine again” He’s simply timeless, and I will never not love a classic Willie Nelson heartbreaker… Willie’s still showing the young guns how it’s done, and he’s still doing it better than anybody. “Fly Away” Wille was also recently featured on Kacey Musgraves’ album on one of my favorite songs (duh) called “Uncertain, TX”: Dream Chaser Track Listing: 1. Dream Chaser 2. Fly Away 3. We’d Make A Good Movie 4. I Can’t Read Your Mind 5. Whiskey Wants Me To 6. Wonder What I’m Gonna Do 7. After All 8. Love Overdue 9. I Don’t Think I’ve Cried Today 10. Developing My Pictures Willie will be on the road again for a summer tour starting in July. Willie Nelson 2026 Tour Dates Friday, July 3, 2026 – The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory, Irving, TX Willie Nelson & Family Wilco Sheryl Crow Lukas Nelson Stephen Wilson Jr. Margo Price Lily Meola Saturday, July 4, 2026 – Germania Insurance Amphitheater, Austin, TX Willie Nelson & Family Billy Strings Wilco Sheryl Crow Lukas Nelson Stephen Wilson Jr. Margo Price Rodney Crowell Lily Meola Sunday, July 5, 2026 – The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion Willie Nelson & Family Wilco Sheryl Crow Stephen Wilson Jr. Margo Price Lily Meola Tuesday, August 18, 2026 – Hollywood Casino Amphitheater, Maryland Heights, MO Willie Nelson & Family The Avett Brothers Lukas Nelson Stephen Wilson Jr. Sierra Hull Don Was and the Pan-Detroit Ensemble Wednesday, August 19, 2026 – Mystic Lake Amphitheater, Shakopee, MN Willie Nelson & Family The Avett Brothers Lukas Nelson Sierra Hull Don Was and the Pan-Detroit Ensemble Friday, August 21, 2026 – Alpine Valley Music Theatre, East Troy, WI Willie Nelson & Family The Avett Brothers Lukas Nelson Stephen Wilson Jr. Sierra Hull Don Was and the Pan-Detroit Ensemble Saturday, August 22, 2026 – Pine Knob Music Theatre, Clarkston, MI Willie Nelson & Family The Avett Brothers Lukas Nelson Stephen Wilson Jr. Sierra Hull Don Was and the Pan-Detroit Ensemble Sunday, August 23, 2026 – Ruoff Music Center, Noblesville, IN Willie Nelson & Family The Avett Brothers Lukas Nelson Stephen Wilson Jr. Sierra Hull Don Was and the Pan-Detroit Ensemble Tuesday, August 25, 2026 – Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre, Tinley Park, IL Willie Nelson & Family The Avett Brothers Lukas Nelson Stephen Wilson Jr. Sierra Hull Don Was and the Pan-Detroit Ensemble Friday, August 28 2026 – Northwell at Jones Beach Theater, Wantagh, NY Willie Nelson & Family The Avett Brothers Sheryl Crow Stephen Wilson Jr. Robert Randolph Don Was and the Pan-Detroit Ensemble Saturday, August 29, 2026 – Bethel Woods Center for the Arts, Bethel, NY Willie Nelson & Family The Avett Brothers Sheryl Crow Stephen Wilson Jr. Robert Randolph Don Was and the Pan-Detroit Ensemble Sunday, August 30, 2026 – Albany Med Health System at SPAC, Saratoga Springs, NY Willie Nelson & Family The Avett Brothers Sheryl Crow Stephen Wilson Jr. Robert Randolph Don Was and the Pan-Detroit EnsemblThe post Willie Nelson Releases Another Classic Country Heartbreaker “Fly Away,” From His Upcoming 156th-Career Album, ‘Dream Chaser’ first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

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An insensitive response? Earlier this week, Kacey Musgraves launched her latest fashion collection, a collaboration with the brand Lee for an apparel line featuring men’s and women’s denim bottoms and tops, sleepwear, swimwear, accessories, and even items for your pet. The “Kacey Lee” line is available only at Walmart through an exclusive partnership – but some fans aren’t happy that they won’t be able to get anything for themselves. Earlier this week, a woman named Megan Ixim, who calls herself a “fat activist” and goes by @msgigggles on Instagram, posted a video sharing her disappointment at the lack of plus-size options available in Walmart for Kacey’s new collection: “Guess who’s been excluded again? That’s right, fat people. But don’t worry, they are selling extended sizes. But online. But from further review, very, very limited options, not the entire line. And it seems like the only true extended sizes are the swimwear instead of all of the other merch.” The influencer says this has happened before with Kacey’s previous collection, and points out that Walmart seems like a natural place to sell larger sizes: “I personally find this really upsetting because plus sizes and not selling them at Walmart seems really silly to me. I feel like that’s somewhere historically we’ve always found plus sizes. And also, Kasey did this before with her Reformation collab where there was extended sizes but with three designs instead of the entire line. So I think we’re upset. I’m disappointed.” Well apparently her post caught Kacey’s eye, because the Grammy winner hopped into her comments and addressed Ixim’s claims: “Hiii not in my control at all. Sorry you’re disappointed. Hope this helps!” Well the response didn’t sit well with Ixim, who made a follow-up video to express her disappointment with the singer she at least used to consider herself a fan of. “I’m the woman Kacey Musgraves basically told this week to go f–k herself … Initially, pretty cool to get a response until I realized how absolutely condescending this response was to me, our plus size community, and her fans.” And she blamed Kacey’s response on fatphobia, pointing out that the response would have been different if it had been another group calling out her lack of inclusivity: “Was I absolutely surprised to have this response from a media trained pop star who should know better? Yeah, honestly, that shocked me a little bit. I’m not going to lie. And for me, really cemented the fact that fatphobia is a hell of a drug. You know, I think if it was any other marginalized group calling out a lack of inclusivity, we would have never received this response. But because it’s me, a small fat creator calling out a lack of inclusivity, I mean, this is par for the course.” Ixim says she hasn’t received an apology or any further communication from Kacey, and doesn’t expect that she will, but says that she expected better from a line that was promoted as “inclusive.” So far Kacey hasn’t responded to her latest video, but if she does we’ll make sure to keep you updated.The post Influencer Calls Out Kacey Musgraves For Insensitive Response To Complaints Over Lack Of Plus-Size Options For Her New Clothing Line first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

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