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  1. www.britannica.com › biography › Willie-NelsonWillie Nelson | Biography, Songs, On the Road Again, & Facts

    Apr 25, 2024 · Willie Nelson, American songwriter and guitarist who was one of the most popular country music singers of the late 20th century. He was known for his relaxed behind-the-beat singing style and his gut-string guitar. Nelson was a founder of the outlaw movement in country music. Learn more about his life and career.

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  3. www.biography.com › musicians › willie-nelsonWillie Nelson: Biography, Country Singer, Age, Songs & Family

    Nov 7, 2023 · Famous Musicians. Country Singers. Willie Nelson is a country singer-songwriter known for hit songs like "Crazy" and "On the Road Again." By Biography.com Editors Updated: Nov 7,...

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    Willie Hugh Nelson (born April 29, 1933) is an American country singer, guitarist and songwriter. He was one of the main figures of the outlaw country subgenre that developed in the late 1960s as a reaction to the conservative restrictions of the Nashville sound.

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  6. www.countrymusichalloffame.org › artist › willie-nelsonWillie Nelson - Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum

    Inducted. 1993. Born. April 29, 1933. Birthplace. Abbott, Texas. Since the mid-1970s, Willie Nelson has emerged as one of the most versatile, enduring, and influential talents in country music.

  7. www.austinmonthly.com › 10-moments-that-defined10 Moments That Defined Willie Nelson’s Career—and Austin Music

    Apr 29, 2024 · Music. 10 Moments That Defined Willie Nelson’s Career—and Austin Music. As the beloved country singer turns 91, we look back on the pivotal moments that led him to become a larger-than-life icon. By Bryan C. Parker. Published: April 29, 2024. In a city renowned for music and keeping things weird, no one embodies both camps like Willie Nelson.

  8. www.pbs.org › kenburns › country-musicWillie Nelson Biography | Country Music | Ken Burns | PBS

    Willie Nelson, Lukas Nelson, Micah Nelson. Willie Nelson is a country music icon from Abbott, Texas. His innovative songwriting has resulted in No. 1 hits for dozens of artists.

  9. www.smithsonianmag.com › arts-culture › now-90-yearsNow 90 Years Old, Willie Nelson Is Always on Our Mind

    May 1, 2023 · Gary Miller / Getty Images for Shock Ink. Willie Nelson’s unofficial theme song, “ On the Road Again ,” remains accurate as he turns 90. The country music legend, who celebrated his...