Leon Russell and Jason Boland & The Stragglers have been added to the 20th Anniversary show at The Backyard Live Oak Amphitheatre show on July 7th in Austin, TX. If you haven’t locked in tickets for this incredible show, you can do so here! http://bit.ly/13oj9x

Other artists on the bill include A.J. Croce, Joe Ely, Folk Uke, Kimberly Kelly, Zach Walther, Bleu Edmondson, and more!

This Thursday (6/20) the Senate Appropriations Committee will consider an amendment from Senator Mary Landrieu (D-LA) to the Fiscal Year 2014 (FY14) Agriculture Appropriations bill to block inspections of horse slaughter facilities by USDA officials. It is critical that you email and call your senators on the Appropriations Committee TODAY and urge them to strongly SUPPORT the Landrieu amendment to defund horse slaughter inspections.  Visit the Animal Welfare Institute to take action today.  Be sure to share far and wide: http://bit.ly/14euizu

Willie performed a free concert on June 9th in Montauk at the Surf Lodge, with surprise guest Jimmy Buffett! Head over here (Guest of a Guest) and here (Forbes) to read reviews on the concert and to see pictures of the event!

“The living history of country music wrapped up in a red bandana and a beat-up guitar named Trigger” – Just some of the words said about Willie’s June 8th concert. To read more, click here!