Moment of Forever (Lost Highway, 2008)

Co-produced by country superstar Kenny Chesney, this doesn't venture far from Nelson's well-trodden musical path, but the pair still throw a few moments into the mix that might catch casual listeners by surprise. Nelson's voice remains strikingly unique, a rich baritone that has aged remarkably, like a gnarled cypress tree. He'll sometimes strain to hit a note he once soared over, but Nelson's performances here are solid, especially on a brace of well-chosen covers.

Nelson's stark reading of Dave Matthews' "Gravedigger" is chilling, while the Kris Kristofferson-penned title track is simply beautiful; the obligatory duet with Chesney - the honky-tonkin' "Worry B Gone" - provides a simple pleasure as the two singers swap verses. An entertaining collection, "Moment Of Forever" is a fine illustration of Nelson's timeless talents.