On this day in 1980, the soundtrack album "Honeysuckle Rose" was # 1 on the US Country chart. The musical drama film of the same name featured Willie Nelson, Dyan Cannon, and Amy Irving. Tracks on the album include songs by Nelson and various artists including Kenneth Threadgill, Emmylou Harris, Johnny Gimble, Hank Cochran, Jeannie Seely and Cannon. The song "On the Road Again" was nominated for Best Original Song in the 53rd Academy Awards. Happy Willie Wednesday! 🤠 . . . 📹 credit: @amyirving

Talking about my dad Hoyt Axton’s famous tour bus, the Honeysuckle Rose, & the movie that was made about it starring Willie Nelson. Willie Nelson actually wrote his famous hit “On the Road Again” for the movie’s soundtrack. If you want to hear more stories & songs, join us at The Bankhead LVA in Livermore, CA on 12/31 for a NYE show. Tickets at link in bio. #mattaxton #hoytaxton #honeysucklerose #musichistory #countrymusic #americanamusic | Matt Axton Music

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