Willie Nelson to deliver SXSW 2021 keynote speech No individual has had the cultural impact on, or been more synonymous with the creative vibrancy of Austin than Willie Nelson. Author: KVUE staff Updated: 3:40 PM CST January 13, 2021
AUSTIN, Texas Legendary musician and Austin icon Willie Nelson will deliver the keynote speech at this year s South by Southwest.
The event is being rebranded and going virtual this year due to the pandemic.
“No individual has had the cultural impact on, or been more synonymous with the creative vibrancy of Austin than Willie Nelson, and we are incredibly honored to have him as a SXSW Online 2021 keynote,” said Hugh Forrest, chief programming officer. “In addition to dozens of incredible featured speakers, today’s announcement also includes more than 200 sessions curated from our global community via PanelPicker, and is a key part of the premium content you can expect from SXSW Online 2021.”
The country music legend is today announced as a keynote speaker for South by Southwest 2021, along with an initial wave of more than 50 featured speakers.
Announcing legendary musician, philanthropist, and entrepreneur
Willie Nelson as Keynote, along with
more Featured Speakers across entertainment, culture, and technology for SXSW Online, a premiere digital experience from March 16–20, 2021.
“No individual has had the cultural impact on, or been more synonymous with the creative vibrancy of Austin than Willie Nelson, and we are incredibly honored to have him as a SXSW Online 2021 Keynote,” said
Hugh Forrest, Chief Programming Officer. “In addition to dozens of incredible Featured Speakers, today’s announcement also includes more than 200 sessions curated from our global community via PanelPicker, and is a key part of the premium content you can expect from SXSW Online 2021.”