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Lukas Nelson on working with Lady Gaga and crafting the soundtrack for A Star is Born

Lukas Nelson, son of Willie Nelson, talks about his father, working with Lady Gaga, and writing the soundtrack for A Star is Born.
Lukas Nelson is a musician and the son of country legend Willie Nelson. (Myriam Santos)

Originally published on October 5, 2018

The latest remake of the 1937 film A Star is Born stars Bradley Cooper and Lady Gaga, and features songs written by singer Lukas Nelson, the son of country legend Willie Nelson. Lukas Nelson talks to Tom Power about writing the songs for A Star is Born and how his own real life musical journey inspired the characters in the film. 

A Star is Born is in theatres Oct. 5, 2018.

— Produced by Tyrone Callender

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