Legacy Recordings, a division of Sony Music Entertainment, has released “Made In Texas,” the second track from Willie Nelson’s new studio album The Border.
Penned by Shawn Camp and Monty Holmes, “Made In Texas” fits Nelson like a glove. It’s two and a half minutes of Western swing-infused fun, which states “In Lone Star beer and Stetson hats? And Ernest Tubb we trust,” adding the Willie-friendly line “You can always tell a Texan / Oh, but you can’t tell him much.” The song’s release offers a great way to celebrate Willie’s birthday, as he was also made in Texas in 1933, with April 29th marking his 91st birthday. The last weekend of his 90th year also marks Nelson’s return to Stage Coach. Taking place in Indio, CA, Stage Coach finds Willie sharing the stage Saturday with Miranda Lambert, Post Malone, Leon Bridges and Charley Crockett.
Produced by longtime musical collaborator Buddy Cannon, The Border showcases Willie Nelson (lead vocals, Trigger) accompanied by Mickey Raphael (harmonica), Bobby Terry (acoustic guitar, electric guitar, steel guitar), James Mitchell (electric guitar), Jim “Moose” Brown (Wurlitzer, B-3 organ, piano, synthesizer), Fred Eltringham (drums, percussion) and Barry Bales (upright bass); backing vocals are by Buddy Cannon, and Melonie Cannon. The Border features cover art depicting the Big Bend border area between Texas and Mexico.
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