Willie Nelson Presents: King of the Roadies

The story

A true story about the unreal life of an unsung country music hero. Ben Dorcy, aka Lovey, the first and oldest roadie, is recognized by the cultural icons who depend on him just as he’s losing his independence. Having outlived all his relatives, Ben learns he can rely on his music family. Willie Nelson, Johnny Cash, June Carter Cash, Kris Kristofferson, Johnny Knoxville, Kinky Friedman, Jamey Johnson, Ann-Margret, and more come together to honor this legend among legends who, unbeknownst to many, shaped Texas and American music history. “King of the Roadies” celebrates all who work to keep the wheels turning behind-the-scenes; and reminds us that with spirit, passion and perseverance, our best days may still be ahead of us if we continue doing what we love. “It’s one thing to have a bunch of good ideas, but to make them work and to put them into action, you need someone like Ben to do it, and he never failed.” – Willie Nelson

Cast

B Ben DorcySelf (archive footage) W Willie NelsonSelf J Johnny CashSelf (archive footage) W Waylon JenningsSelf (archive footage) K Kris KristoffersonSelf (archive footage) J Jamey JohnsonSelf J Jessi ColterSelf (archive footage) M Merle HaggardSelf (archive footage) S Shooter JenningsSelf J Jesse PlemonsSelf M Micah NelsonSelf L Lukas NelsonSelf

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T Trevor Doyle NelsonSelf A Amy Lee NelsonSelf A Ann-MargretSelf (archive footage) R Robert Earl KeenSelf K Kinky FriedmanSelf J Joel SchoepfSelf B Bobbie NelsonSelf (archive footage) T Turk PipkinSelf J Johnny BushSelf (archive footage) R Ray BensonSelf J Johnny KnoxvilleSelf J Jack IngramSelf J June Carter CashSelf (archive footage)