Willie Nelson Presents: King of the Roadies (2025)
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
Director: Amy Lee Nelson
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Ben Dorcy as Self (archive footage) |
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Willie Nelson as Self |
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Johnny Cash as Self (archive footage) |
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Waylon Jennings as Self (archive footage) |
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Kris Kristofferson as Self (archive footage) |
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Jamey Johnson as Self |
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Jessi Colter as Self (archive footage) |
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Merle Haggard as Self (archive footage) |
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Shooter Jennings as Self |
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Jesse Plemons as Self |
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Micah Nelson as Self |
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Lukas Nelson as Self |
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Trevor Doyle Nelson as Self |
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Amy Lee Nelson as Self |
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Ann-Margret as Self (archive footage) |
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Robert Earl Keen as Self |
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Kinky Friedman as Self |
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Joel Schoepf as Self |
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Bobbie Nelson as Self (archive footage) |
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Turk Pipkin as Self |
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Johnny Bush as Self (archive footage) |
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Ray Benson as Self |
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Johnny Knoxville as Self |
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Jack Ingram as Self |
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June Carter Cash as Self (archive footage) |
| Directing | Amy Lee Nelson | Director |
| Directing | Trevor Doyle Nelson | Co-Director |
| Production | Willie Nelson | Executive Producer |
| Editing | Lana Nelson | Editor |
| Editing | Amy Lee Nelson | Editor |
| Editing | Mollie McDermott | Editor |
| Editing | Zach Passero | Editor |
| Sound | DeeDee Kearney | Music Consultant |
| Sound | Andrew Smetek | Sound Mixer |
| Production | John Paul DeJoria | Co-Executive Producer |
| Production | Annie Balliro | Co-Executive Producer |
| Production | Shooter Jennings | Producer |
| Production | Amy Lee Nelson | Executive Producer |
| Sound | Kevin Moyer | Music Co-Supervisor |
| Sound | Amy Lee Nelson | Music Co-Supervisor |
| Production | Preston Flagg | Associate Producer |
| Production | Adam Grimm | Associate Producer |
| Production | Gina Giampa Grimm | Associate Producer |
| Production | David E Anderson | Associate Producer |
| Production | Kevin Moyer | Producer |
| Production | Lana Nelson | Associate Producer |
| Production | Trevor Doyle Nelson | Producer |
| Production | Turk Pipkin | Associate Producer |
| Production | John Selman | Associate Producer |
| Production | Joel Schoepf | Associate Producer |
| Production | David Von Roehm | Associate Producer |
| Camera | Josh Ashy Holden | Camera Operator |
| Camera | Nick Holden | Camera Operator |
| Sound | Annie Balliro | Music Consultant |
| Camera | Trevor Doyle Nelson | Director of Photography |
| Camera | Amy Lee Nelson | Director of Photography |
