Willie Nelson Presents: King of the Roadies Set to World Premiere in Dallas
Some legends stand under the spotlight. Others make sure the spotlight turns on at all. On April 27, 2025, Willie Nelson Presents: King of the Roadies will make its world premiere at the Dallas International Film Festival , telling the true story of one of country music’s most unsung heroes: Benjamin H. Dorcy III , better known as “Lovey.” Lovey wasn’t just a roadie. He was the roadie. Widely recognized as the world’s first, and oldest, roadie, Dorcy helped pioneer an entire profession that most fans never think about but every artist depends on. His life unfolded behind stages, on tour buses, and across endless highways, quietly holding the music together while history was being made onstage. Produced and presented by Willie Nelson , the documentary has been 16 years in the making and arrives as a heartfelt tribute to the people who keep the show on the road without asking for applause. “It’s one thing to have a bunch of good ideas,” Willie Nelson says in the film, “but to...


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