Helen Mirren introduced Jones, a fellow Brit, who marveled at Nelson's vitality. As he walked off the stage with Cash, an emotional Kristofferson saluted the audience, which gave a standing ovation. Nelson let his music superstars carry Saturday's concert's first three hours. Kris Kristofferson joined Rosanne Cash to sing his song 'Loving Her Was Easier (Than Anything I'll Ever Do Again).' Cash poignantly allowed the 86-year-old Kristofferson to sing the final words solo. Day 1 featured Chris Stapleton to The Chicks His final words ending the weekend were a joke, 'Same time tomorrow night,' Nelson said. The entire star-studded cast of the evening's musicians – including Dwight Yoakum, Dave Matthews, Emmylou Harris, Beck, and The Avett Brothers – came on stage for the gospel medley 'Will the Circle Be Unbroken/I'll Fly Away.'īut the night was not complete without presenter Ethan Hawke insisting on a performer-and-audience rendition of 'Happy Birthday' to Nelson, who joined along.

The ultimate drop-in visit was fellow outlaw rocker Keith Richards, 79, who thanked the Nelson for 'being invited to this party.' With Nelson's sons Lukas, and Micah on guitar, the iconic duo played 'We Had It All' and “Live Forever,” with the poignant refrain, “Just like the songs I leave behind me / I’m gonna live forever, now.' The duo played their song 'Far Away Places' before Crow exited, giving Nelson a power hug that knocked his hat off his head. The world needs that and the world needs Willie.' Keith Richards paid respect to NelsonĪfter presenter Woody Harrelson brought Nelson to the stage late Sunday night, performers such as Sheryl Crow stepped out to perform with the seated Nelson. Everyone here has Willie Nelson in common, we're all automatically friends because of him. The lineup of performers – from Snoop Dogg to Chris Stapleton, The Chicks to Tom Jones – just 'shows the power of Willie Nelson,' Lovett said. 'This is one of those weekends that people are going to be talking about forever,' musician Lyle Lovett predicted to USA TODAY before Saturday's concert. 'I just said 'yes' immediately.

'Long Story Short: Willie Nelson 90,' the power-packed two-night event that kicked off Saturday (Nelson's birthday) ended Sunday as a celebration worthy of the country music icon. LOS ANGELES – Willie Nelson's Hollywood Bowl 90th birthday celebration is in the concert history books.

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