Legacy Recordings, the catalog division of Sony Music Entertainment, will team up with legendary recording artist Willie Nelson to release newly recorded songs and performances as well as archival releases. The career-spanning albums are to be personally curated by Nelson himself, who will work with label archivists to select recordings for release in newly compiled collections and as bonus material as well. According to the release, fans can expect five brand-new Willie Nelson albums, with the first slated for release in Spring 2012.

“I’m really happy to be back home with Sony Music,” says Nelson. “We have been partners for many years; all the way back to Pamper Music and Tree Music. We share a great history, and I’m looking forward to many more years together.”