Article: USA Network Presents a Special Memorial Day Concert Event Willie Nelson and Friends: Live And Kickin' Airing Monday, May 26th At 9:00 P.M. (ET/PT); All-Star Line-up includes Performances by Ray Charles, Kenny Chesney, Eric Clapton, Sheryl Crow, Merle Haggard, Norah Jones, Toby Keith, Kris Kristofferson, Jerry Lee Lewis, Lyle Lovett, John Mellencamp, Shelby Lynne, Ray Price, Leon Russell, Shania Twain and ZZ Top.

NEW YORK -- NEW YORK, March 26 /PRNewswire/ -- Country music legend and American icon Willie Nelson will be joined by some of the biggest names in music for the special concert event, Willie Nelson and Friends: Live & Kickin.' An all-star line-up will come together and perform in celebration of Willie's 70th birthday in the 2-hour telecast to air exclusively on USA Network on Memorial Day, Monday, May 26th at 9:00 p.m. (ET/PT). The announcement was made today by Elizabeth Porter Hogan, vice president, reality programming and specials, USA Network.

"We are thrilled to be able to help Willie celebrate his birthday in such spectacular fashion," explained Porter. ...

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