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Fans can hear that track right away, as Nelson released the song and its accompanying music video when he announced his new album.

\"First Rose of Spring\" was produced by Nelson’s longtime collaborator Buddy Cannon, who also co-wrote several of the songs with the country legend.

The new album follows his 2019 project \"Ride Me Back Home.\"

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