Willie Nelson – Last Leaf on the Tree Radio Special

Great program to consider for Thanksgiving or Christmas holiday programming, or any time that work this upcoming fall or winter around the album's 11/1 release date.

Radio Special Details

  • Artist: Willie Nelson
  • Title: Willie Nelson - Last Leaf on the Tree Radio Special
  • Producer: Joyride Media
  • Host: Talia Schlanger
  • Premiere Date: Nov 2024
  • Broadcast Window: Fall/Winter 2024
  • Interviews: Willie Nelson, Micah Nelson, Mickey Raphael, John Densmore, Daniel Lanois, Neil Young, Keith Richards, Wayne Coyne & Steven Drozd (Flaming Lips)
  • Music: Songs from Willie Nelson - Last Leaf on the Tree, (Columbia / Legacy - November 1, 2024)
  • Media: One hour radio special and podcasts
  • Signup: Click "Airdates Submission Form" below to request this program for your station, including any specific or approximate airdates.
  • Distribution: PRX, Dropbox, Airplay Direct download links are live as of 11/7/2024
  • Broadcast Terms: Free program available to air as-is in any terrestrial or digital linear broadcast. No spots, no barter, no costs, no problem.
  • Podcast: Content will be edited as a four part podcast series on all podcast platforms, to share on any websites, blogs or social media. Music excerpts approved by the copyright holders will be included in place of the full album tracks heard in the radio special.
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    Willie Nelson - Last Leaf on the Tree

    Radio Special Cue Sheet / Song List

    Please refer to these sample cue sheets with average segment lengths while the show in production. Exact details will be updated here as they are confirmed.

    Two 1:00 music beds (**) are included for use as needed: as-is, live-read music beds, or to be replaced by your own pre-produced content.

    59:00 Version

    3 segments, 2 breaks, up to 3:00 of local spots, primarily for non-commercial radio broadcasts.

    1. Segment 1 (21:00)
      • In: interview excerpt
      • Out: “I’m Talia Schlanger and you’re listening to Willie Nelson - Last Leaf on the Tree.”
      • Song: Broken Arrow, Robbed Blind, If It Wasn't Broken, Do You Realize??, Lost Cause
    2. Break 1 (1:00) **
      • Song:
    3. Segment 2 (15:00)
      • In: “Welcome back to Willie Nelson - Last Leaf on the Tree, I’m Talia Schlanger”
      • Out: “I’m Talia Schlanger and you’re listening to Willie Nelson - Last Leaf on the Tree.”
      • Songs: Are You Ready for the Country?, Last Leaf on the Tree, Keep Me In Your Heart, Color of Sound
    4. Break 2 (1:00) **
      • Song:
    5. Segment 3 (21:00)
      • In: “Welcome back to Willie Nelson - Last Leaf on the Tree, I’m Talia Schlanger.”
      • Out: “I’m Talia Schlanger, and thanks for listening.”
      • Songs: Come Ye, Wheels, Broken Arrow, The Ghost

    54:00 / 52:00 Version

    4 segments, 3 breaks, up to 8:00 for local spots / promos / news. Top of the hour news can easily be inserted in the “news-hole” between the Billboard / Intro and Segment 1.

    1. Billboard / Intro (1:00)
      • In: interview excerpt
      • Out: “I’m Talia Schlanger and you’re listening to Willie Nelson - Last Leaf on the Tree.”
      • Song:
    2. Segment 1 (15:00)
      • In: “Welcome back to Willie Nelson - Last Leaf on the Tree, I’m Talia Schlanger”
      • Out: “I’m Talia Schlanger and you’re listening to Willie Nelson - Last Leaf on the Tree.”
      • Song: Broken Arrow, Robbed Blind, If It Wasn't Broken, Do You Realize??, Lost Cause
    3. Break 1 (1:00) **
      • Song:
    4. Segment 2 (15:00)
      • In: “Welcome back to Willie Nelson - Last Leaf on the Tree, I’m Talia Schlanger”
      • Out: “I’m Talia Schlanger and you’re listening to Willie Nelson - Last Leaf on the Tree.”
      • Songs: Are You Ready for the Country?, Last Leaf on the Tree, Keep Me In Your Heart, Color of Sound
    5. Break 2 (1:00) **
      • Song:
    6. Segment 3 (21:00)
      • In: “Welcome back to Willie Nelson - Last Leaf on the Tree, I’m Talia Schlanger.”
      • Out: “I’m Talia Schlanger, and thanks for listening.”
      • Songs: Come Ye, Wheels, Broken Arrow, The Ghost

    Willie Nelson – “Made in Texas” Video

    "Made in Texas" by Willie Nelson from The Border (Columbia / Legacy - May 31, 2024). Great for AAA, Americana, Country, Bluegrass. Folk, Noncomm radio.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SV-omrkCpDo
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    The second single from Willie’s new studio album (his 152nd!) is “Made In Texas.” 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.