Spicewood, Texas turned into a hotspot for musical lore yesterday as Willie Nelson and an unlikely pal, Kermit the Frog, graced the stage together at Luck Reunion, belting out the cherished song "Rainbow Connection" to a crowd that couldn't have asked for a more iconic pairing. According to Rolling Stone, these two legends from the worlds of country and puppetry teamed up for the duet fans have waited over two decades to see.
Moving beyond the much-anticipated "Rainbow Connection," which has seen multiple renditions from celebrated artists over the years, the audience at Nelson's "Luck, TX" ranch was treated to a full-on Gospel medley that packed an emotional punch with songs like "Will The Circle Be Unbroken," and "I’ll Fly Away," and "Hard To Be Humble," encapsulating a perfect, 'green' climax to the festival, as detailed by FOX San Antonio.
But Kermit wasn't the only star shining in the Texan sky, alongside the over 40 varied acts the reunion boasted names like Tyler Childers, Old Crow Medicine Show and John Oates, and the event was just a slice of the whole cultural pie that Luck Presents offers, a brand dedicated to blending tradition with fresh takes on American roots culture, now going strong for more than a decade.
Beyond the strum of guitars and the sing-alongs, Willie Nelson also shared news of his upcoming album, "The Border," making Thursday not just a memorable concert moment but a milestone day for the artist, Rolling Stone reported, and with whispers of a summer tour including a gig with none other than Bob Dylan for the Outlaw Music Festival, it’s clear the hits from this country juggernaut won’t be slowing down anytime soon.
