Willie Nelson urged Americans to think again when it came to building the future.Nelson, 93, encouraged followers to "fight against data centers invading our land" in a social media plea shared Tuesday.The country music legend reflected on being able to see "stars at night" in his Texas hometown, but that light pollution and "water thieving" were imminent in a looming industrial climate.KACEY MUSGRAVES ABRUPTLY CANCELS CONCERT DATES FROM 'MIDDLE OF NOWHERE' TOURWillie Nelson pleaded with his followers Tuesday to focus on the environmental impacts of data farming centers.(Peter Pakvis)"I grew up in Abbott, and I still have a home there with farmed land where I can still see stars at night," Nelson told his followers."And now our community, like many others, needs to fight against data centers invading our land."SINGER ZACH TOP SLAMS MODERN COUNTRY MUSIC, SAYS IT LACKS 'SOUL'He added, "The last thing we need is a loud, water thieving, light polluting, data center anywhere near our town (or any others for that matter)."The "On the Road Again" singer noted how "the strength of rural America has never come from big industrial footprints."A post shared by Willie Nelson (@willienelsonofficial)"It comes from generations of people, open spaces, local businesses, and a connection to the land," Nelson wrote.
"All of America deserves thoughtful stewardship that doesn’t steal farmland (where our essential shared-food is grown) and small family farmers’ livelihoods, and not data centers that only destroy the environment around them."CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTERHe added, "Whoever controls food and water, controls the masses.Let’s not allow our own demise or give up control over necessary resources in the U.S.
and especially in Abbott."The legendary country singer reflected on the need for "thoughtful stewardship that doesn't steal farmland." (Rick Kern)Nelson's a longtime environmental advocate, and has raised more than $90 million through his Far...