West Chester’s international multimedia retailer QVC will host country music legend Willie Nelson in a special appearance at 8 p.m. Thursday, June 12 on QVC.
Nelson’s performance will be in celebration of the release of his upcoming album “Band of Brothers.” During the hour-long show, Nelson will treat fans to songs from the new album, as well as a few of his best-known hits.
“Not only is Willie Nelson a legend in the music industry, he is also a fan favorite among QVC viewers,” said Ken O’Brien, vice president of merchandising at QVC. “We are excited to once again offer customers the chance to witness a performance by one of the greatest entertainers of our time, as well as the opportunity to order Nelson’s new album before street date.”
Band of Brothers is Nelson’s first album in nearly two decades to feature predominantly new, original music. Featuring 14 tracks ranging from reflective to rip-roaring, Band of Brothers is one of Nelson’s most personal albums yet. The broadcast will preview new singles including “Band of Brothers,” “The Wall” and “Wives and Girlfriends,” as well as fan favorites including “On the Road Again” and “Always on My Mind.”
With a career spanning six decades and a catalog of over 200 records, Willie Nelson is an iconic singer-songwriter and the creative mastermind behind some of the most poignant and enduring songs in both country and pop music. A seven-time Grammy Award winner, Nelson’s numerous achievements and accolades include American Music Awards, Country Music Awards and Country Music Association Awards. Nelson was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 1993.
The two-CD set containing Band of Brothers and Classic Willie is available through QVC.com.
QVC, Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Liberty Interactive Corporation and the world’s leading video and ecommerce retailer. The company says it has shipped more than a billion packages in its 27-year history and that QVC.com, is ranked among the top general merchant Internet sites.
Links: www.qvc.com
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