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They may have been singing Amazing Grace, but when Willie Nelson and his backup singers Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter took to the stage last week, it was Plains, Ga., that was on their minds. As a longtime friend, Nelson was there in his bushier-than-ever beard to help the Carters celebrate their hometown's 100th birthday. The party began with a five-mile road race; the former - President and still earnest jogger came in 314th out of 437 with a time of 40:35. He did better during the parade down Main Street, leading the way with Rosalynn past...
Economic woes in two of country's strongholds, the farm states and the energy belt, have forced many fans to cut back their entertainment spending. Only the biggest stars, notably Willie Nelson and Kenny Rogers, still pack large concert halls. Other musicians who were earning as much as $25,000 a night are now getting $8,500. All this has hog-tied Nashville's style. Says Tandy Rice, the chairman of the Top Billing booking agency: "A bunch of artists rushed out to buy big, fancy buses during the boom, and I think Nashville may become the biggest used...
...behavior, recording session, groupies, tour bus talk, and deal-making-and breaking. And the image of a corrupt dise jockey (Rip Torn) who insists. "Payola isn't dead down here--it's not even sick" is candidly refreshing. Although the music segments in the film do not match Nelson's or Kristofferson's "real life" shows, they do impart a pleasant, down-home charge of energy...
Much of the appeal of Songwriter lies in the good-naturedness of the central character. Does Jenkins, unconventional and confident in his talents, can get away with stating "I couldn't hate anybody" without seeming a tool Nelson plays Doc flawlessly: that is, flaw fully: wrinkles, thick headedness, and all. Lined by years of tequila nights and bloody mornings. Nelson's face is perfect for his role. In Songwriter, his fifth movie. Nelson exhibits such case and warmth that the special chemistry he strikes with Kristofferson redeems the more mediocre soundtrack...
Though the concept behind Songwriter has been kicking around since 1978, the movie never seems labored. Written by Nelson's good friend, novelist-screenwriter Shrake, the script freely betrays a real family and its affection for the musicians and the on-the-road-again way of life. Songwriter gives a taste of Austin, spirited style and music, along with a playful, rambunctious storyline. It is an avant-garde film of seething social commentary, Songwriter offers an example of smooth-talking Texan optimism...