Country Music Star Willie Nelson to perform in Wilmington next month
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WWAY) — Country music star Willie Nelson is set to bring his unmistakable voice and legendary catalog to Wilmington’s Live Oak Bank Pavilion on Tuesday, April 28, with special guest Drayton Farley opening the evening.
The one-night-only performance will give the audience the opportunity to experience one of the most historied artists in American music live under the stars.
Tickets go on sale Friday, March 20th at 10 a.m. and will be available through etix.com or at the venue box office.
With a career spanning more than seven decades, Nelson remains one of the most enduring figures in American music.
A member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and recipient of the Gershwin Prize for Popular Song from the Library of Congress, Nelson has earned virtually every major honor in music while also building a remarkable legacy as an author, actor, and activist. He co-founded the legendary Farm Aid concert in 1985 and continues to headline the annual benefit, as well as his iconic Willie Nelson’s 4th of July Picnic and the touring Outlaw Music Festival Tour.
Even after more than 70 years on the road, Nelson remains as prolific as ever. In recent years he has released a string of acclaimed albums—including the GRAMMY-winning A Beautiful Time—along with multiple books and collaborations. His 90th birthday was celebrated with a star-studded concert at the Hollywood Bowl and the release of the documentary series Willie Nelson & Family, which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival. New music continues to follow, including the 2024 studio album The Border and the recently released Last Leaf on the Tree, featuring collaborations with his son Micah Nelson.
From groundbreaking recordings to unforgettable live performances, Nelson continues to captivate audiences with the wit, wisdom, and authenticity that have defined one of the most celebrated careers in American music.
Opening the show is rising singer-songwriter Drayton Farley. The Alabama native has built a following through his raw Southern storytelling and live performances, recently making his Grand Ole Opry debut and sharing stages with artists including Dwight Yoakam and Ryan Bingham.
