Willie Nelson released 'Summertime: Willie Nelson Sings Gershwin' on July 15, 2016, a tribute album to the compositions of George and Ira Gershwin. It was produced by Buddy Cannon and Matt Rollings, and recorded in Nashville.
The album features eleven songs from the Gershwin songbook, including classics like 'Summertime', 'Someone to Watch Over Me', and 'They Can't Take That Away from Me'. Nelson brings his unique style, blending jazz, blues, and country.
The recording featured string and brass arrangements, and the participation of Nashville session musicians. The album was well received by critics, highlighting Nelson's ability to reinterpret the Great American Songbook with his unmistakable voice.