American Treasure Willie Nelson is turning 89

American Treasure Willie Nelson is turning 89
American Treasure Willie Nelson is turning 89
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Happy Birthday Willie Nelson

April 29th, 2022

Willie Hugh Nelson  was born on April 29, 1933.  He is a beloved American musician, actor, and activist. Nelson remains one of the most recognized artists in country music. We would have to say that When most people think of Willie, they think of Outlaw Country and the guys he used to hang around with.  Waylon Jennings, Johnny Cash, Kris Kristofferson and Willie were the Out-Laws. They called themselves The Highway Men.  Read on for American Treasure Willie Nelson is turning 89.

Out-Law Country

They pretty much coined the phrase and created the sub-genre of out-law country.  This happened in the 1960’s as a rebellion in the 1960’s because of the conservative restrictions to music production in Nashville. The country music super-group The Highwaymen formed a key creative force in the outlaw country music movement.  They shunned the Nashville music machine in favor of independent songwriting and producing.  They were quite successful and their first album, Highwayman, was a success.  The super-group continued working together for a time. The single from the album, also entitled “Highwayman“, and written especially for them by Jimmy Webb, was awarded the ACM’s single of the year in 1985.

Willie’s Acting Career

Nelson has acted in over 30 films. He has also co-authored several books.  In addition he has been involved in activism for years. His activism is against the use of biofuels and his very vocal approval for the legalization of marijuana.

About Willie Nelson

Willie was raised by his grandparents.  At age 7 Willie wrote his first song. He played in his first band at age 10. When you are meant to do something, you sometimes know that young. Willie was in the Air Force but got a medical discharge for back issues. Nelson signed in 1964 with RCA Victor and joined the Grand Ole Opry the following year. Willie had to start over again a couple times in his career due to bad management of assets and investments.  The IRS forced him to start over one of those times.

Willies Albums

Solo studio albums

Albums 1985 until now

In conclusion

American Treasure Willie Nelson is turning 89

Willie Nelson has toured millions and  millions of miles across America. Willie has his own weed business. Many believe that weed has helped keep Willie on the road all these years. He continues to tour and is now making music with his sons.  He recently lost his beloved sister and is still mourning. She was on the road with him all these years. His son Lukas is the most like him musically. See them together below.

You can join Willie’s fan club at:  https://willienelson.com/products/club-luck-membership

Keep up to date about where Willie will be next. Thanks for reading American Treasure Willie Nelson is turning 89.

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