Willie Nelson

From Willie and Snoop to Luniz and Sleep, a playlist for today's unofficial holiday.

'Sometimes, not always, songs can have a cinematic sort of vibe, and sometimes it's fun to play around with that,' Kevin Bacon says.

Willie Nelson, Dolly Parton, Post Malone and more appear on Beyoncé's new country-inspired album.

'I am thrilled to bring the 4th of July Picnic to Philadelphia for the first time in our storied history,' Nelson said.

Beyoncé has revealed the tracklist for her new country-themed album out on Friday.

The pair also treated attendees to a medley of classics including Mac Davis' 'Hard To Be Humble,' the Christian hymn 'Will the Circle Be Unbroken?' and the gospel song 'I'll Fly Away.'

The song's lyrics are a first-person account about the life of a border guard working in the country legend's native Lone Star State.

Special guests at various dates include Robert Plant and Alison Krauss, John Mellencamp, Billy Strings, and others

Some songs are classics before the first verse is even over. To celebrate the art of the killer lyric, here's Q staffers' choices of the 15 greatest song openings ever – no other explanation needed.

'["Red Solo Cup"] is the stupidest song I ever heard in my life, but it's so stupid it's good,' Keith famously said of his biggest crossover hit

The acclaimed 'Country Icon' award winner was 62

'Taking this kind of chance is like running through hell with gasoline drawers on.'

Wexler inspired "(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman," produced albums for Bob Dylan and Willie Nelson, and helped sign Led Zeppelin.

The song from Kevin and Michael Bacon is the first single off their upcoming album 'Ballad of the Brothers.'

Directed by Kristen Vaurio, the film features appearances from Dolly Parton, Willie Nelson, Reese Witherspoon and others.

In this week's playlist, we offer up a few Christmas songs, a few cover songs, and tracks by everyone from Hank Williams to HAIM and beyond

Despite the typical December dearth of new releases, collections from Willie Nelson and Carole King offer plenty of options.

The series is directed by Thom Zimny and Oren Moverman, Emmy winners for 'Springsteen on Broadway' and 'Bad Education,' respectively.

Bernie Taupin brought out the no bullsh*t meter, Jimmy Page played unannounced and Missy Elliot got her freak on.

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