Willie Nelson Presents: King of the Roadies
Willie Nelson Presents: King of the Roadies

Willie Nelson Presents: King of the Roadies (2025)

2025-04-27

(US) •

Music,

Documentary,

History

Willie Nelson and friends share stories of the enigmatic Texan, Ben Dorcy (aka Lovey), an unsung hero who shaped American music history, pioneered an entire profession as the world’s first roadie, and rivaled time itself to keep the show on the road.

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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

Movie Cast

Willie Nelson Presents: King of the Roadies

Ben Dorcy

Self (archive footage)

Willie Nelson Presents: King of the Roadies

Willie Nelson

Self

Willie Nelson Presents: King of the Roadies

Johnny Cash

Self (archive footage)

Willie Nelson Presents: King of the Roadies

Waylon Jennings

Self (archive footage)

Willie Nelson Presents: King of the Roadies

Kris Kristofferson

Self (archive footage)

Willie Nelson Presents: King of the Roadies

Jamey Johnson

Self

Willie Nelson Presents: King of the Roadies

Jessi Colter

Self (archive footage)

Willie Nelson Presents: King of the Roadies

Merle Haggard

Self (archive footage)

Willie Nelson Presents: King of the Roadies

Shooter Jennings

Self

Willie Nelson Presents: King of the Roadies

Jesse Plemons

Self

Willie Nelson Presents: King of the Roadies

Micah Nelson

Self

Willie Nelson Presents: King of the Roadies

Lukas Nelson

Self

Willie Nelson Presents: King of the Roadies

Trevor Doyle Nelson

Self

Willie Nelson Presents: King of the Roadies

Amy Lee Nelson

Self

Willie Nelson Presents: King of the Roadies

Ann-Margret

Self (archive footage)

Willie Nelson Presents: King of the Roadies

Robert Earl Keen

Self

Willie Nelson Presents: King of the Roadies

Kinky Friedman

Self

Willie Nelson Presents: King of the Roadies

Joel Schoepf

Self

Willie Nelson Presents: King of the Roadies

Bobbie Nelson

Self (archive footage)

Willie Nelson Presents: King of the Roadies

Turk Pipkin

Self

Willie Nelson Presents: King of the Roadies

Johnny Bush

Self (archive footage)

Willie Nelson Presents: King of the Roadies

Ray Benson

Self

Willie Nelson Presents: King of the Roadies

Johnny Knoxville

Self

Willie Nelson Presents: King of the Roadies

Jack Ingram

Self

Willie Nelson Presents: King of the Roadies

June Carter Cash

Self (archive footage)