Willie Nelson's Pot-Bust Plea Deal Rejected by Judge

07/06/11 Willie Nelson will not be given preferential treatment following his 2010 marijuana bust, a Texas judge has said after rejecting his plea deal. As previously reported by Spinner , Hudspeth County, Texas prosecutor Kit Bramblett, a self-proclaimed fan of the country singer, suggested Nelson could sing his way out of trouble and pay less than $1,000 (?624). Now, however, Judge Dean-Walker has ...

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Resolution about legalizing pot was a gag, tribe says

07/11/11 Snoqualmie Tribal Chairwoman says the tribal council was just kidding when it passed a resolution declaring marijuana legal on the reservation on July 30, when Willie Nelson performs at its casino.

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Merle Haggard's New Album Due Oct. 4

07/19/11 Merle Haggard will release a new album, Working in Tennessee , on Oct. 4 on Vanguard Records. Along with many of his new songs, Haggard recorded a version of "Working Man Blues" featuring his son, Ben, as well as Willie Nelson . In addition, Haggard wrote one new song with his daughter, Jenessa, and three others with his wife, Theresa.

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