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Willie Nelson, friends and fireworks converge for Fourth of July Picnic at Q2 Stadium

Austin American-Statesman
Willie Nelson performs in concert during Willie Nelson's 4th of July Picnic at Q2 Stadium on July 04, 2023 in Austin, Texas.
Willie Nelson performs in concert during Willie Nelson's 4th of July Picnic at Q2 Stadium on July 04, 2023 in Austin, Texas.
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Micah Nelson of Particle Kid performs in concert during Willie Nelson's 4th of July Picnic at Q2 Stadium on July 04, 2023 in Austin, Texas.
Micah Nelson of Particle Kid performs in concert during Willie Nelson's 4th of July Picnic at Q2 Stadium on July 04, 2023 in Austin, Texas.
Suzanne Cordeiro, Suzanne Cordeiro / STATESMAN
Willie Nelson performs in concert during Willie Nelson's 4th of July Picnic at Q2 Stadium on July 04, 2023 in Austin, Texas.
Willie Nelson performs in concert during Willie Nelson's 4th of July Picnic at Q2 Stadium on July 04, 2023 in Austin, Texas.
Suzanne Cordeiro, Suzanne Cordeiro / STATESMAN
Willie Nelson's 4th of July Picnic at Q2 Stadium on July 04, 2023 in Austin, Texas.
Willie Nelson's 4th of July Picnic at Q2 Stadium on July 04, 2023 in Austin, Texas.
Suzanne Cordeiro, Suzanne Cordeiro / STATESMAN
Willie Nelson's 4th of July Picnic at Q2 Stadium on July 04, 2023 in Austin, Texas.
Willie Nelson's 4th of July Picnic at Q2 Stadium on July 04, 2023 in Austin, Texas.
Suzanne Cordeiro, Suzanne Cordeiro / STATESMAN
Fireworks display at Willie Nelson's 4th of July Picnic at Q2 Stadium on July 04, 2023 in Austin, Texas.
Fireworks display at Willie Nelson's 4th of July Picnic at Q2 Stadium on July 04, 2023 in Austin, Texas.
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Asleep at the Wheel performs in concert during Willie Nelson's 4th of July Picnic at Q2 Stadium on July 04, 2023 in Austin, Texas.
Asleep at the Wheel performs in concert during Willie Nelson's 4th of July Picnic at Q2 Stadium on July 04, 2023 in Austin, Texas.
Suzanne Cordeiro, Suzanne Cordeiro / STATESMAN
Gabe Burdulis of Particle Kid performs in concert during Willie Nelson's 4th of July Picnic at Q2 Stadium on July 04, 2023 in Austin, Texas.
Gabe Burdulis of Particle Kid performs in concert during Willie Nelson's 4th of July Picnic at Q2 Stadium on July 04, 2023 in Austin, Texas.
Suzanne Cordeiro, Suzanne Cordeiro / STATESMAN
Asleep at the Wheel performs in concert during Willie Nelson's 4th of July Picnic at Q2 Stadium on July 04, 2023 in Austin, Texas.
Asleep at the Wheel performs in concert during Willie Nelson's 4th of July Picnic at Q2 Stadium on July 04, 2023 in Austin, Texas.
Suzanne Cordeiro, Suzanne Cordeiro / STATESMAN
Ray Benson of Asleep at the Wheel performs in concert during Willie Nelson's 4th of July Picnic at Q2 Stadium on July 04, 2023 in Austin, Texas.
Ray Benson of Asleep at the Wheel performs in concert during Willie Nelson's 4th of July Picnic at Q2 Stadium on July 04, 2023 in Austin, Texas.
Suzanne Cordeiro, Suzanne Cordeiro / STATESMAN
Micah Nelson of Particle Kid performs in concert during Willie Nelson's 4th of July Picnic at Q2 Stadium on July 04, 2023 in Austin, Texas.
Micah Nelson of Particle Kid performs in concert during Willie Nelson's 4th of July Picnic at Q2 Stadium on July 04, 2023 in Austin, Texas.
Suzanne Cordeiro, Suzanne Cordeiro / STATESMAN
Ray Benson (C) of Asleep at the Wheel performs in concert during Willie Nelson's 4th of July Picnic at Q2 Stadium on July 04, 2023 in Austin, Texas.
Ray Benson (C) of Asleep at the Wheel performs in concert during Willie Nelson's 4th of July Picnic at Q2 Stadium on July 04, 2023 in Austin, Texas.
Suzanne Cordeiro, Suzanne Cordeiro / STATESMAN
Sierra Ferrell performs in concert during Willie Nelson's 4th of July Picnic at Q2 Stadium on July 04, 2023 in Austin, Texas.
Sierra Ferrell performs in concert during Willie Nelson's 4th of July Picnic at Q2 Stadium on July 04, 2023 in Austin, Texas.
Suzanne Cordeiro, Suzanne Cordeiro / STATESMAN
Ray Benson (L) of Asleep at the Wheel performs in concert during Willie Nelson's 4th of July Picnic at Q2 Stadium on July 04, 2023 in Austin, Texas.
Ray Benson (L) of Asleep at the Wheel performs in concert during Willie Nelson's 4th of July Picnic at Q2 Stadium on July 04, 2023 in Austin, Texas.
Suzanne Cordeiro, Suzanne Cordeiro / STATESMAN
Asleep at the Wheel performs in concert during Willie Nelson's 4th of July Picnic at Q2 Stadium on July 04, 2023 in Austin, Texas.
Asleep at the Wheel performs in concert during Willie Nelson's 4th of July Picnic at Q2 Stadium on July 04, 2023 in Austin, Texas.
Suzanne Cordeiro, Suzanne Cordeiro / STATESMAN
Asleep at the Wheel performs in concert during Willie Nelson's 4th of July Picnic at Q2 Stadium on July 04, 2023 in Austin, Texas.
Asleep at the Wheel performs in concert during Willie Nelson's 4th of July Picnic at Q2 Stadium on July 04, 2023 in Austin, Texas.
Suzanne Cordeiro, Suzanne Cordeiro / STATESMAN
Ray Benson (R) of Asleep at the Wheel performs in concert during Willie Nelson's 4th of July Picnic at Q2 Stadium on July 04, 2023 in Austin, Texas.
Ray Benson (R) of Asleep at the Wheel performs in concert during Willie Nelson's 4th of July Picnic at Q2 Stadium on July 04, 2023 in Austin, Texas.
Suzanne Cordeiro, Suzanne Cordeiro / STATESMAN
Asleep at the Wheel performs in concert during Willie Nelson's 4th of July Picnic at Q2 Stadium on July 04, 2023 in Austin, Texas.
Asleep at the Wheel performs in concert during Willie Nelson's 4th of July Picnic at Q2 Stadium on July 04, 2023 in Austin, Texas.
Suzanne Cordeiro, Suzanne Cordeiro / STATESMAN
Asleep at the Wheel performs in concert during Willie Nelson's 4th of July Picnic at Q2 Stadium on July 04, 2023 in Austin, Texas.
Asleep at the Wheel performs in concert during Willie Nelson's 4th of July Picnic at Q2 Stadium on July 04, 2023 in Austin, Texas.
Suzanne Cordeiro, Suzanne Cordeiro / STATESMAN
Sierra Ferrell (L) performs in concert during Willie Nelson's 4th of July Picnic at Q2 Stadium on July 04, 2023 in Austin, Texas.
Sierra Ferrell (L) performs in concert during Willie Nelson's 4th of July Picnic at Q2 Stadium on July 04, 2023 in Austin, Texas.
Suzanne Cordeiro, Suzanne Cordeiro / STATESMAN
Ray Benson of Asleep at the Wheel performs in concert during Willie Nelson's 4th of July Picnic at Q2 Stadium on July 04, 2023 in Austin, Texas.
Ray Benson of Asleep at the Wheel performs in concert during Willie Nelson's 4th of July Picnic at Q2 Stadium on July 04, 2023 in Austin, Texas.
Suzanne Cordeiro, Suzanne Cordeiro / STATESMAN
Sierra Ferrell performs in concert during Willie Nelson's 4th of July Picnic at Q2 Stadium on July 04, 2023 in Austin, Texas.
Sierra Ferrell performs in concert during Willie Nelson's 4th of July Picnic at Q2 Stadium on July 04, 2023 in Austin, Texas.
Suzanne Cordeiro, Suzanne Cordeiro / STATESMAN
Asleep at the Wheel performs in concert during Willie Nelson's 4th of July Picnic at Q2 Stadium on July 04, 2023 in Austin, Texas.
Asleep at the Wheel performs in concert during Willie Nelson's 4th of July Picnic at Q2 Stadium on July 04, 2023 in Austin, Texas.
Suzanne Cordeiro, Suzanne Cordeiro / STATESMAN
Sierra Ferrell performs in concert during Willie Nelson's 4th of July Picnic at Q2 Stadium on July 04, 2023 in Austin, Texas.
Sierra Ferrell performs in concert during Willie Nelson's 4th of July Picnic at Q2 Stadium on July 04, 2023 in Austin, Texas.
Suzanne Cordeiro, Suzanne Cordeiro / STATESMAN
Sierra Ferrell (R) performs in concert during Willie Nelson's 4th of July Picnic at Q2 Stadium on July 04, 2023 in Austin, Texas.
Sierra Ferrell (R) performs in concert during Willie Nelson's 4th of July Picnic at Q2 Stadium on July 04, 2023 in Austin, Texas.
Suzanne Cordeiro, Suzanne Cordeiro / STATESMAN
Shane Smith & The Saints perform in concert during Willie Nelson's 4th of July Picnic at Q2 Stadium on July 04, 2023 in Austin, Texas.
Shane Smith & The Saints perform in concert during Willie Nelson's 4th of July Picnic at Q2 Stadium on July 04, 2023 in Austin, Texas.
Suzanne Cordeiro, Suzanne Cordeiro / STATESMAN
Shane Smith & The Saints perform in concert during Willie Nelson's 4th of July Picnic at Q2 Stadium on July 04, 2023 in Austin, Texas.
Shane Smith & The Saints perform in concert during Willie Nelson's 4th of July Picnic at Q2 Stadium on July 04, 2023 in Austin, Texas.
Suzanne Cordeiro, Suzanne Cordeiro / STATESMAN
Shane Smith & The Saints perform in concert during Willie Nelson's 4th of July Picnic at Q2 Stadium on July 04, 2023 in Austin, Texas.
Shane Smith & The Saints perform in concert during Willie Nelson's 4th of July Picnic at Q2 Stadium on July 04, 2023 in Austin, Texas.
Suzanne Cordeiro, Suzanne Cordeiro / STATESMAN
Shane Smith & The Saints perform in concert during Willie Nelson's 4th of July Picnic at Q2 Stadium on July 04, 2023 in Austin, Texas.
Shane Smith & The Saints perform in concert during Willie Nelson's 4th of July Picnic at Q2 Stadium on July 04, 2023 in Austin, Texas.
Suzanne Cordeiro, Suzanne Cordeiro / STATESMAN
Bryan McGrath of Shane Smith & The Saints perform in concert during Willie Nelson's 4th of July Picnic at Q2 Stadium on July 04, 2023 in Austin, Texas.
Bryan McGrath of Shane Smith & The Saints perform in concert during Willie Nelson's 4th of July Picnic at Q2 Stadium on July 04, 2023 in Austin, Texas.
Suzanne Cordeiro, Suzanne Cordeiro / STATESMAN
Shane Smith & The Saints perform in concert during Willie Nelson's 4th of July Picnic at Q2 Stadium on July 04, 2023 in Austin, Texas.
Shane Smith & The Saints perform in concert during Willie Nelson's 4th of July Picnic at Q2 Stadium on July 04, 2023 in Austin, Texas.
Suzanne Cordeiro, Suzanne Cordeiro / STATESMAN
Shane Smith & The Saints perform in concert during Willie Nelson's 4th of July Picnic at Q2 Stadium on July 04, 2023 in Austin, Texas.
Shane Smith & The Saints perform in concert during Willie Nelson's 4th of July Picnic at Q2 Stadium on July 04, 2023 in Austin, Texas.
Suzanne Cordeiro, Suzanne Cordeiro / STATESMAN
Bennett Brown of Shane Smith & The Saints perform in concert during Willie Nelson's 4th of July Picnic at Q2 Stadium on July 04, 2023 in Austin, Texas.
Bennett Brown of Shane Smith & The Saints perform in concert during Willie Nelson's 4th of July Picnic at Q2 Stadium on July 04, 2023 in Austin, Texas.
Suzanne Cordeiro, Suzanne Cordeiro / STATESMAN
Willie Nelson's 4th of July Picnic at Q2 Stadium on July 04, 2023 in Austin, Texas.
Willie Nelson's 4th of July Picnic at Q2 Stadium on July 04, 2023 in Austin, Texas.
Suzanne Cordeiro, Suzanne Cordeiro / STATESMAN
Shane Smith & The Saints perform in concert during Willie Nelson's 4th of July Picnic at Q2 Stadium on July 04, 2023 in Austin, Texas.
Shane Smith & The Saints perform in concert during Willie Nelson's 4th of July Picnic at Q2 Stadium on July 04, 2023 in Austin, Texas.
Suzanne Cordeiro, Suzanne Cordeiro / STATESMAN
Shane Smith and Bryan McGrath of Shane Smith & The Saints perform in concert during Willie Nelson's 4th of July Picnic at Q2 Stadium on July 04, 2023 in Austin, Texas.
Shane Smith and Bryan McGrath of Shane Smith & The Saints perform in concert during Willie Nelson's 4th of July Picnic at Q2 Stadium on July 04, 2023 in Austin, Texas.
Suzanne Cordeiro, Suzanne Cordeiro / STATESMAN
Chase Satterwhite of Shane Smith & the Saints perform in concert during Willie Nelson's 4th of July Picnic at Q2 Stadium on July 04, 2023 in Austin, Texas.
Chase Satterwhite of Shane Smith & the Saints perform in concert during Willie Nelson's 4th of July Picnic at Q2 Stadium on July 04, 2023 in Austin, Texas.
Suzanne Cordeiro, Suzanne Cordeiro / STATESMAN
Shakey Graves performs in concert during Willie Nelson's 4th of July Picnic at Q2 Stadium on July 04, 2023 in Austin, Texas.
Shakey Graves performs in concert during Willie Nelson's 4th of July Picnic at Q2 Stadium on July 04, 2023 in Austin, Texas.
Suzanne Cordeiro, Suzanne Cordeiro / STATESMAN
Shakey Graves performs in concert during Willie Nelson's 4th of July Picnic at Q2 Stadium on July 04, 2023 in Austin, Texas.
Shakey Graves performs in concert during Willie Nelson's 4th of July Picnic at Q2 Stadium on July 04, 2023 in Austin, Texas.
Suzanne Cordeiro, Suzanne Cordeiro / STATESMAN
Shakey Graves performs in concert during Willie Nelson's 4th of July Picnic at Q2 Stadium on July 04, 2023 in Austin, Texas.
Shakey Graves performs in concert during Willie Nelson's 4th of July Picnic at Q2 Stadium on July 04, 2023 in Austin, Texas.
Suzanne Cordeiro, Suzanne Cordeiro / STATESMAN
Shakey Graves performs in concert during Willie Nelson's 4th of July Picnic at Q2 Stadium on July 04, 2023 in Austin, Texas.
Shakey Graves performs in concert during Willie Nelson's 4th of July Picnic at Q2 Stadium on July 04, 2023 in Austin, Texas.
Suzanne Cordeiro, Suzanne Cordeiro / STATESMAN
Shakey Graves performs in concert during Willie Nelson's 4th of July Picnic at Q2 Stadium on July 04, 2023 in Austin, Texas.
Shakey Graves performs in concert during Willie Nelson's 4th of July Picnic at Q2 Stadium on July 04, 2023 in Austin, Texas.
Suzanne Cordeiro, Suzanne Cordeiro / STATESMAN
Shakey Graves performs in concert during Willie Nelson's 4th of July Picnic at Q2 Stadium on July 04, 2023 in Austin, Texas.
Shakey Graves performs in concert during Willie Nelson's 4th of July Picnic at Q2 Stadium on July 04, 2023 in Austin, Texas.
Suzanne Cordeiro, Suzanne Cordeiro / STATESMAN
Shakey Graves performs in concert during Willie Nelson's 4th of July Picnic at Q2 Stadium on July 04, 2023 in Austin, Texas.
Shakey Graves performs in concert during Willie Nelson's 4th of July Picnic at Q2 Stadium on July 04, 2023 in Austin, Texas.
Suzanne Cordeiro, Suzanne Cordeiro / STATESMAN
Willie Nelson performs in concert during Willie Nelson's 4th of July Picnic at Q2 Stadium on July 04, 2023 in Austin, Texas.
Willie Nelson performs in concert during Willie Nelson's 4th of July Picnic at Q2 Stadium on July 04, 2023 in Austin, Texas.
Suzanne Cordeiro, Suzanne Cordeiro / STATESMAN
Willie Nelson's 4th of July Picnic at Q2 Stadium on July 04, 2023 in Austin, Texas.
Willie Nelson's 4th of July Picnic at Q2 Stadium on July 04, 2023 in Austin, Texas.
Suzanne Cordeiro / AMERICAN-STATESMAN
Shakey Graves performs in concert during Willie Nelson's 4th of July Picnic at Q2 Stadium on July 04, 2023 in Austin, Texas.
Shakey Graves performs in concert during Willie Nelson's 4th of July Picnic at Q2 Stadium on July 04, 2023 in Austin, Texas.
Suzanne Cordeiro / AMERICAN-STATESMAN
Shakey Graves performs in concert during Willie Nelson's 4th of July Picnic at Q2 Stadium on July 04, 2023 in Austin, Texas.
Shakey Graves performs in concert during Willie Nelson's 4th of July Picnic at Q2 Stadium on July 04, 2023 in Austin, Texas.
Suzanne Cordeiro, Suzanne Cordeiro / STATESMAN
Dwight Yoakam performs in concert during Willie Nelson's 4th of July Picnic at Q2 Stadium on July 04, 2023 in Austin, Texas.
Dwight Yoakam performs in concert during Willie Nelson's 4th of July Picnic at Q2 Stadium on July 04, 2023 in Austin, Texas.
Suzanne Cordeiro, Suzanne Cordeiro / STATESMAN
Dwight Yoakam performs in concert during Willie Nelson's 4th of July Picnic at Q2 Stadium on July 04, 2023 in Austin, Texas.
Dwight Yoakam performs in concert during Willie Nelson's 4th of July Picnic at Q2 Stadium on July 04, 2023 in Austin, Texas.
Suzanne Cordeiro, Suzanne Cordeiro / STATESMAN
Tyler Childers performs in concert during Willie Nelson's 4th of July Picnic at Q2 Stadium on July 04, 2023 in Austin, Texas.
Tyler Childers performs in concert during Willie Nelson's 4th of July Picnic at Q2 Stadium on July 04, 2023 in Austin, Texas.
Suzanne Cordeiro, Suzanne Cordeiro / STATESMAN
Shakey Graves performs in concert during Willie Nelson's 4th of July Picnic at Q2 Stadium on July 04, 2023 in Austin, Texas.
Shakey Graves performs in concert during Willie Nelson's 4th of July Picnic at Q2 Stadium on July 04, 2023 in Austin, Texas.
Suzanne Cordeiro, Suzanne Cordeiro / STATESMAN
Dwight Yoakam performs in concert during Willie Nelson's 4th of July Picnic at Q2 Stadium on July 04, 2023 in Austin, Texas.
Dwight Yoakam performs in concert during Willie Nelson's 4th of July Picnic at Q2 Stadium on July 04, 2023 in Austin, Texas.
Suzanne Cordeiro, Suzanne Cordeiro / STATESMAN
Willie Nelson performs in concert during Willie Nelson's 4th of July Picnic at Q2 Stadium on July 04, 2023 in Austin, Texas.
Willie Nelson performs in concert during Willie Nelson's 4th of July Picnic at Q2 Stadium on July 04, 2023 in Austin, Texas.
Suzanne Cordeiro, Suzanne Cordeiro / STATESMAN
Tyler Childers performs in concert during Willie Nelson's 4th of July Picnic at Q2 Stadium on July 04, 2023 in Austin, Texas.
Tyler Childers performs in concert during Willie Nelson's 4th of July Picnic at Q2 Stadium on July 04, 2023 in Austin, Texas.
Suzanne Cordeiro, Suzanne Cordeiro / STATESMAN
Tyler Childers performs in concert during Willie Nelson's 4th of July Picnic at Q2 Stadium on July 04, 2023 in Austin, Texas.
Tyler Childers performs in concert during Willie Nelson's 4th of July Picnic at Q2 Stadium on July 04, 2023 in Austin, Texas.
Suzanne Cordeiro, Suzanne Cordeiro / STATESMAN
Willie Nelson performs in concert during Willie Nelson's 4th of July Picnic at Q2 Stadium on July 04, 2023 in Austin, Texas.
Willie Nelson performs in concert during Willie Nelson's 4th of July Picnic at Q2 Stadium on July 04, 2023 in Austin, Texas.
Suzanne Cordeiro, Suzanne Cordeiro / STATESMAN
Willie Nelson performs in concert during Willie Nelson's 4th of July Picnic at Q2 Stadium on July 04, 2023 in Austin, Texas.
Willie Nelson performs in concert during Willie Nelson's 4th of July Picnic at Q2 Stadium on July 04, 2023 in Austin, Texas.
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