Willie Nelson Sings Gershwin 3/25/1997 2 Bank Holiday

2 Bank Holiday

and a premium is placed on lively beats and pleasing harmonies

Photographer: William S

but considering the excellence of Denny's music in Fairport Convention

" "Mandolin Wind

Willie Nelson Sings Gershwin 3/25/1997 2 Bank HolidayTributee: George Gershwin. In 2015, Willie Nelson became the first country artist to receive the Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song, an honor so deserving, it almost seemed like destiny. Similarly, Nelson's reaction to the award feels a bit preordained: he settled into the studio with much of his band and longtime producer Buddy Cannon to cut 11 George Gershwin tunes. It's largely the same crew who were responsible for 2013's Let's