Willie Nelson's 'Promiseland' Carried Torch for Immigration in 1986

In 1986, Willie Nelson's patriotic song 'Promiseland' reached No. 1 on the charts and played a significant role in the national conversation around immigration as America celebrated the Statue of Liberty’s centennial.

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Chart Rewind: In 1986, Willie Nelson’s Patriotic ‘Promiseland’ Carried the Torch for Immigration

Nelson’s No. 1 played a key role as America celebrated the Statue of Liberty’s centennial.

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Willie Nelson's 'Promiseland' Carried Torch for Immigration in 1986

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