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Willie Nelson goes behind the music in upcoming book

Willie Nelson fans are about to find out what was really on his mind while writing the hits that made him an icon. Nelson, who turned 90 this year, is offering a behind-the-scenes look at lyrics from 160 of his favorite songs in a new book — "Energy Follows Thought: The Stories Behind My Songs," set to release Oct. 31. Nelson penned the book alongside David Ritz, who also co-wrote his 2015 ...
Willie Nelson performs onstage during the 53rd Annual CMA Awards at the Bridgestone Arena on Nov. 13, 2019, in Nashville, Tennessee.

Willie Nelson fans are about to find out what was really on his mind while writing the hits that made him an icon.

Nelson, who turned 90 this year, is offering a

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