“Beaten Beaten — Pay Now!”: Willie Nelson’s $50 Million Lawsuit After Pete Hegseth’s On-Air Shot Has Nashville Rattled and TV Scrambling

January 21, 2026 An Interview That Turned on a Dime Willie Nelson has filed a $50 million defamation lawsuit against Pete Hegseth and the network that aired the segment, following what Nelson's legal team describes as a sudden on-air escalation that crossed from commentary into "malicious and baseless personal attacks broadcast to millions." According to... Read More ""Beaten Beaten — Pay Now!": Willie Nelson's $50 Million Lawsuit After Pete Hegseth's On-Air Shot Has Nashville Rattled and TV Scrambling" »