Paging Dr. Nelson, we’ve got a severe case of “Blue Eyes Crying in the Rain.” OK, so it’s not the medical kind of doctor, but Willie Nelson will be presented—along with Carole King and Annie Lennox—with an honorary doctor of music degree by Berklee College of Music.
The presentation will be made during Berklee College’s commencement ceremony on May 11. Annie Lennox will deliver the commencement address to the crowd of graduates and their families at Boston University’s Agganis Arena.
Berklee’s honorary doctorate recipients are recognized for musical achievements and influence, as well as lasting contributions to culture. Previous honorees include Duke Ellington, Aretha Franklin, Loretta Lynn, Bonnie Raitt, Alison Krauss, David Bowie and others.
Let me be the first to congratulate you on this honor Willie! I can think of few who have and are still contributing so much to our music heritage!!! TomC
Congratulations Willie!!!!! Love from Amarillo!!!!!
Willie! Congrats to you!!!! What an honor! Finally!!! I am so very happy for you and can hardly wait to party with you and your family at the next concert!!! Soon I hope! We love seeing you at Starlight Theater in Kansas City!
Love you Willie!!! Keep on keeping on!!! Thanks for all you do!
Great news Dr Willie Nelson, PHD Got any papers to go with that “honor”LOL
Warren G. Austell Ga.Do you remember Johnny Christopher? Always on My Mind?
Wow that makes two Doctorates one from Berkley, Dr. Willie Nelson and one from the ‘College of the Road’ Dr Boger Red Nelson. Congratulations on both.
Congratulations Willie! Now I ask for a favor, my niece is graduating from Berklee at the same ceremony and she has also been invited to perform during the ceremony, which of course is a great honor, it sure would be a thrill for her and her friends if you and the other artist joined them.