When I chose the songs for this collection, I tried to avoid the ones that have been covered heavily, but this song is one of the exceptions. It is a testament to Willie’s incredible artistry, how one of the world’s greatest songwriters can cover a song he did not write and make it completely his own, intrinsically part of his work and associated with him. For a big-voiced singer known more for big belters, this was an exercise in restraint for me. It was just my brother Jay and I recording live

When Willie Nelson tells you to cut the deck, you cut the deck. Only two weeks until we’re on the road again around New Zealand with my band to play you some of my favourite Willie songs and tell you a story or two. Grab your tickets and don’t miss out on this special show exclusive to NZ! 🎶 | Tami Neilson

Topp Yodel Challenge: Queens of NZ Music Edition 🤠 (aka killing time backstage before the Topp Twins Tribute Extravaganza!) 🎥 by Anika Moa 👗 by Trelise Cooper | Tami Neilson

He only takes the best | Silent Tears

HOT DAMN!!! Only 3 weeks until I get to hit these stages in New Zealand with an orchestra and sing for you all IN PERSON!!! Who's coming?? | Tami Neilson

1 year ago, Willie Nelson’s duet with Tami Neilson “Beyond the Stars” was released into the world 💫 Since then, it’s been awarded both “Best Country Song” and “Best Country Album” in New Zealand! Watch the video, shot live at Luck Reunion on Willie’s Texas ranch. 🎥 Todd Neilson (Considerate Agency) and Chris Stacey | Tami Neilson

💎OPRY MOMENTS💎 1. WSM morning show at Roy Acuff House with Coffee, Country and Cody! 2. “Here we go!”🎶 3. “It’s Opry Day!” 4. Backstage tour of the Minnie Pearl dressing room 👒 5. Wearing my 13 yr old Charlie’s shoes this whole tour so I have family walking with me everywhere I go ♥️ 6. Backstage rehearsals with the incredible Opry house band- these folks play a full 3 hour show 4 nights a week with a lineup of 5-8 different artists each night. One run through with each artist before they na