Unsurprisingly, veteran road warrior Willie Nelson [ tickets ] is poised to remain on board his tour bus throughout early 2008.

The country legend, who earlier this year celebrated his 74th birthday, has added to his schedule a handful of January and February dates that fill gaps in his previously announced itinerary--including a two-night kick-off Jan. 3-4 in New Orleans--and has also mapped a healthy batch of March concerts. Details are included below.

Known for his non-stop touring, Nelson also continues to be prolific in the recording studio; the latest entry in his expansive and ever-growing catalog is a collaboration with big-band singer/pro-golfer Don Cherry titled "It's Magic." Released in early October, the new set comprises 12 classics, including "What a Wonderful World," "You've Changed" and the title track.

In March, Nelson offered up "Last of the Breed," a two-disc set that teamed Nelson with fellow Country Music Hall of Famers Merle Haggard and Ray Price. The set spawned the Nelson/Price track "Lost Highway," which recently scored a Grammy nomination for Best Country Collaboration with Vocals.

Nelson recently told the Austin American-Statesman that his next record will be a collaboration with sister Bobbie Nelson and pop singer Jessica Simpson, the latter of whom he co-starred with in the big-screen version of "The Dukes of Hazzard."