Caitlin Tremblay

Back then, country radio wouldn’t play it, and his label, Columbia, wouldn’t market it, and 56 years later, not much has changed in the industry or in the fight for Native rights.

The Ryman Auditorium is revered for its world-class acoustics and long, storied history within country music.

Often described as “country’s most famous stage,” the Grand Ole Opry is the world’s longest-running radio show, in country music or otherwise.

In the past few years, Adkins seems to have found true happiness with his now-wife, Victoria Pratt, an actor and author.

The new special offers an intimate live look at Willie Nelson's Nashville tribute show, with performances from a slew of other talented artists, too.

The special airs in April, and features footage from the country legend's 2017 farewell concert.

The full documentary premieres on April 12 on A&E.

'First Rose of Spring', Nelson’s 70th solo studio album, will be released on April 24.