Nelson releases "First Rose of Spring"
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Nelson releases "First Rose of Spring"

Friday, July 3, 2020 – At 87, Willie Nelson shows no signs of slowing down. Nelson is out today with "First Rose of Spring," Nelson's 70th album. The first single is "Don't Let The Old Man In," penned by Toby Keith. The songs "Our Song," "I'm The Only Hell My Mama Ever Raised" and "We Are The Cowboys" were released earlier this year. "Im the Only Hell..." was written by Johnny Paycheck. The disc, produced as usual by Buddy Cannon, was supposed to have been released in April, but was delayed due to COVID-19.

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