Willie Nelson spoke for all traveling troubadours when he released the now-classic song, “On the Road Again,” in 1980. The familiar refrains, “The life I love is makin’ music with my friends/And I can’t wait to get on the road again,” perfectly pinpointed every musician’s love for the touring lifestyle and the joy of playing for the folks who fill the seats. There’s a timeless quality to Willie’s words, and today, the tune couldn’t be more timely.
Since the middle of March, music stars have been stuck at home out of concerns for the spread of COVID-19. Live concerts have either been canceled completely or postponed to later dates. You can bet that the stars truly can’t wait to get back on the road and entertain their fans.
Several country artists are sharing that very sentiment in a fun mashup video of, you guessed it, “On the Road Again.” The video montage, which is premiering exclusively on Sounds Like Nashville, features Larry Gatlin with brothers Steve and Rudy, Pam Tillis, Aaron Tippin, Ray Stevens, T.G. Sheppard, Charlie Daniels, bluegrass musician Carl Jackson, Steve Wariner and Opera singer Mark Delavan, all performing “On the Road Again” for the cameras. Along for the video ride are a couple of sports icons, NFL Hall of Fame quarterback, and current TV analyst, Terry Bradshaw, and former Major League Baseball superstar Johnny Bench. Each star’s segment was shot separately – in the interests of social distancing – then edited into one cohesive, brightly-paced piece. It’s their upbeat way of letting the fans know how much they miss them.
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