AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 20 (UPI) -- Country music star Willie Nelson was honored in Austin, Texas, for his efforts to bring peace.
Nelson received the first Bridging Divides Award from Humanitarians Engaged in Respectful Dialogue, The Austin American-Statesman reported. Madeline Maxwell, a communications professor who helped start the University of Texas Center on Conflict Resolution, was also honored.
Five of Nelson's six children performed his song "A Peaceful Solution."
"It all came from a dream I had," said Amy Nelson. "Or at least the title did."
Evan Smith, editor of Texas Monthly, announced that Nelson will appear on the cover for the seventh time in an issue marking his 75th birthday. That will give Nelson a record for the cover, outdoing President George W. Bush by one.
"He's the antenna of the age in terms of socially engaged artists," said Gavin Garcia, executive director of the sponsoring group. "He's made a huge footprint in the peace and conflict area."
