Willie Nelson

Willie Hugh Nelson (born April 30, 1933) is an American country music singer-songwriter, as well as an author, poet, actor, and activist. The critical success of the album Shotgun Willie (1973), combined with the critical and commercial success of Red Headed Stranger (1975) and Stardust (1978), made Nelson one of the most recognized artists in country music. He was one of the main figures of outlaw country, a subgenre of country music that develo... More

Date of birth:

  • Apr 30, 1933 (age 79 years)

Also known as:

  • Willy Nelson,
  • Jimmy Dale Gilmore & Willie Nelson,
  • Willie Hugh Nelson,
  • Nelson, Willie,
  • Willie Nelson Music Company,
  • Red Headed Stranger,
  • Dr. Booger

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Awards

Grammy Award for Best Country Collaboration with Vocals Winners

Grammy Award for Best Americana Album Nominees

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