WATCH: Willie Nelson, Kermit the Frog perform together in Texas

Jaclyn Ramkissoon
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SPICEWOOD, Texas (KXAN) — Willie Nelson had a surprise guest join him on stage Thursday for a few songs at the Luck Reunion festival in Spicewood.

Kermit the Frog wowed the crowd during Nelson’s headlining set, singing “Rainbow Connection” and a Gospel medley alongside the country music star.

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Nelson also sang quite a few of his own songs. Check out some highlights using the video player below.

Luck Reunion is an annual festival hosted at Nelson’s “Luck Ranch.” In addition to music acts, the event also had culinary experiences with renowned chefs and local artisans.

  • Willie Nelson and Kermit the Frog team up for a performance at Luck Reunion 2024 (Courtesy: Alana Swaringen)
    Willie Nelson and Kermit the Frog team up for a performance at Luck Reunion 2024 (Courtesy: Alana Swaringen)
  • Willie Nelson and Kermit the Frog team up for a performance at Luck Reunion 2024 (Courtesy: Alana Swaringen)
    Willie Nelson and Kermit the Frog team up for a performance at Luck Reunion 2024 (Courtesy: Alana Swaringen)
  • Willie Nelson takes to the stage at Luck Reunion 2024 (Courtesy: Alana Swaringen)
    Willie Nelson takes to the stage at Luck Reunion 2024 (Courtesy: Alana Swaringen)
  • Willie Nelson takes to the stage at Luck Reunion 2024 (Courtesy: Alana Swaringen)
    Willie Nelson takes to the stage at Luck Reunion 2024 (Courtesy: Alana Swaringen)
  • Willie Nelson takes to the stage at Luck Reunion 2024 (Courtesy: Alana Swaringen)
    Willie Nelson takes to the stage at Luck Reunion 2024 (Courtesy: Alana Swaringen)
  • Willie Nelson takes to the stage at Luck Reunion 2024 (KXAN Photo/Matt Grant)
    Willie Nelson takes to the stage at Luck Reunion 2024 (KXAN Photo/Matt Grant)
  • Willie Nelson takes to the stage at Luck Reunion 2024 (KXAN Photo/Matt Grant)
    Willie Nelson takes to the stage at Luck Reunion 2024 (KXAN Photo/Matt Grant)
  • Luck Reunion annual music festival held at Willie Nelson's ranch in Spicewood, Texas. (KXAN Photo/Matt Grant)
    Luck Reunion annual music festival held at Willie Nelson’s ranch in Spicewood, Texas. (KXAN Photo/Matt Grant)
  • Luck Reunion annual music festival held at Willie Nelson's ranch in Spicewood, Texas. (KXAN Photo/Matt Grant)
    Luck Reunion annual music festival held at Willie Nelson’s ranch in Spicewood, Texas. (KXAN Photo/Matt Grant)
  • Luck Reunion annual music festival held at Willie Nelson's ranch in Spicewood, Texas. (KXAN Photo/Matt Grant)
    Luck Reunion annual music festival held at Willie Nelson’s ranch in Spicewood, Texas. (KXAN Photo/Matt Grant)
  • Luck Reunion annual music festival held at Willie Nelson's ranch in Spicewood, Texas. (KXAN Photo/Matt Grant)
    Luck Reunion annual music festival held at Willie Nelson’s ranch in Spicewood, Texas. (KXAN Photo/Matt Grant)
  • Luck Reunion annual music festival held at Willie Nelson's ranch in Spicewood, Texas. (KXAN Photo/Matt Grant)
    Luck Reunion annual music festival held at Willie Nelson’s ranch in Spicewood, Texas. (KXAN Photo/Matt Grant)
  • Luck Reunion annual music festival held at Willie Nelson's ranch in Spicewood, Texas. (KXAN Photo/Matt Grant)
    Luck Reunion annual music festival held at Willie Nelson’s ranch in Spicewood, Texas. (KXAN Photo/Matt Grant)
  • Luck Reunion annual music festival held at Willie Nelson's ranch in Spicewood, Texas. (KXAN Photo/Matt Grant)
    Luck Reunion annual music festival held at Willie Nelson’s ranch in Spicewood, Texas. (KXAN Photo/Matt Grant)

This year’s festival featured music artists Tyler Childers, Dawes & Lucius, Durand Jones, Old Crow Medicine Show, Madi Diaz, John Oates and more.

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