Willie Nelson
Willie Hugh Nelson (born April 30, 1933) is an American country singer-songwriter, author, poet, actor, and activist. Nelson was one of the main figures of the Outlaw Movement, a subgenre of Country music that developed between the end of 1960s and early 1980s. The critical success of the albums Shotgun Willie, Phases and Stages, and the commercial success of Red Headed Stranger made Nelson one of the most recognized artists in country music. Nelson is also recognized for his contributions to charity, he is the president and one of the founding members of Farm Aid charity concert, and his activism for the legalization of marijuana and for the use of bio-fuels.
Nelson started studying music from mail order material that his grandparents gave him. He wrote his first song at age seven and joined his first band at nine. During high school, he toured locally with the Bohemian Fiddlers as their lead singer and guitar player. After graduating from high school in 1950, he joined the Air Force. However, he was discharged due to back problems. After his return, Nelson attended Baylor University for two years but dropped out because he was succeeding in music. During this time, he worked as a disc jockey in Texas radio stations and a singer in honky tonks. Nelson moved to Vancouver, Washington, where he wrote "Family Bible" and recorded the song "Lumberjack" in 1956. In 1960, he signed a publishing contract with Pamper Music which allowed him to join Ray Price's band as a bassist. During that time, he wrote songs that would become country standards, including "Funny How Time Slips Away", "Hello Walls", "Pretty Paper", and "Crazy". In 1962, he recorded his first album, And Then I Wrote. Due to this success, Nelson signed in 1965 with RCA Victor and joined the Grand Ole Opry.
Nelson is a major liberal activist and the co-chair of the advisory board of the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws, which is in favor of marijuana legalization. On the environmental front, Nelson owns the bio-diesel brand Willie Nelson Biodiesel, which is made from vegetable oil. He is the co-founder and president of Farm Aid, and has been contributing to the benefit concert series since the first event in 1985, organizing concerts and performing with other prominent artists. Nelson is also the Honorary Chairman of the Advisory Board of the Texas Music Project, the official music charity of the state of Texas.
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Willie and Me
2024
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The Greatest Night in Pop
2024
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Willie Nelson & Family
2023
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June
2023
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Joke Man
2023
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Willie Nelson 90: Long Story Short
2023
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Heartbreakers at the BBC
2023
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Dolly Parton's Mountain Magic Christmas
2022
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2022 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
2022
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Dolly Parton: A MusiCares Tribute
2021
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This Is Pop
2021
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Jimmy Carter: Rock & Roll President
2020
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My Darling Vivian
2020
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Willie Nelson American Outlaw
2020
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Waiting for the Miracle to Come
2019
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Charley Pride: I'm Just Me
2019
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Willie Nelson at Austin City Limits
2019
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Quincy
2018
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Also Starring Austin
2018
Paradox
2018
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Pure Country: Pure Heart
2017
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Lost in London
2017
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The Best Democracy Money Can Buy
2016
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Road to Austin
2016
The Highwaymen: Friends Till the End
2016
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The Highwaymen - Live American Outlaws
2016
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The American Epic Sessions
2016
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Honky Tonk Heaven: Legend of the Broken Spoke
2016
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Loretta Lynn: Still a Mountain Girl
2016
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Zoolander 2
2016
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Willie Nelson: The Library of Congress Gershwin Prize For Popular Song
2016
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The Muppets
2015
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Johnny Cash: American Rebel
2015
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I Am Johnny Cash
2015
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Country Kings at the BBC
2014
Austin City Limits Celebrates 40 Years
2014
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The Art of McCartney
2014
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All About Ann: Governor Richards of the Lone Star State
2014
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Willie Nelson Live @ SXSW
2014
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Angels Sing
2013
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Supermensch: The Legend of Shep Gordon
2013
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We Walk The Line: A Celebration of the Music of Johnny Cash
2012
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John Mellencamp: It's About You
2012
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Paul Williams Still Alive
2011
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9/11 Truth: Hollywood Speaks Up
2011
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I Ride
2011
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The King of Luck
2011
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OK Buckaroos
2010
The Greatest Ears in Town: The Arif Mardin Story
2010
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Willie Nelson and Wynton Marsalis Play the Music of Ray Charles
2009
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Happiness Is
2009
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The Obama Deception
2009
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Dolly Parton & Friends: Love Always Live
2009
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Merle Haggard: The Real Deal
2008
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A Colbert Christmas: The Greatest Gift of All!
2008
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Elvis | Viva Las Vegas
2008
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Surfer, Dude
2008
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Beer for My Horses
2008
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Swing Vote
2008
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Hempsters: Plant the Seed
2008
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The King of Texas
2008
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Blonde Ambition
2007
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Opry Video Classics: Hall of Fame
2007
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Opry Video Classics : Legends
2007
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Last of the Breed: Live in Concert
2007
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Jerry Lee Lewis: Last Man Standing, Live
2007
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The Dukes of Hazzard: The Beginning
2007
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Glen Campbell: Good Times Again
2007
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Fighting With Anger
2007
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American Revolutions: The Highwaymen
2006
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Outlaw Country: Live from Austin, TX
2006
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Broken Bridges
2006
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Beerfest
2006
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Celebrating the Man in Black: The Making of Walk the Line
2006
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Willie Nelson: Live from Austin TX
2006
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Farm Aid: 20th Anniversary Concert
2005
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The Dukes of Hazzard
2005
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Tootsie's Orchid Lounge: Where the Music Began
2005
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VH1 Storytellers
2005
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Willie Nelson & Friends: Outlaws & Angels
2004
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Be Here to Love Me
2004
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Ray Charles: Genius Loves Company
2004
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CMA Music Festival
2004
The Big Bounce
2004
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Willie Nelson - Live at Billy Bob's Texas
2004
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Emmylou Harris: From a Deeper Well
2003
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The Highwaymen: On the Road Again
2003
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Willie Nelson & Friends: Live and Kickin'
2003
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Farm Aid 2001 - A Concert For America
2002
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The Country Bears
2002
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Monk
2002
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The Willie Nelson Special - With Special Guest Ray Charles
2002
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This Land Is Your Land - Folk Years
2002
CMT Crossroads
2002
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America | A Tribute to Heroes
2001
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Willie Nelson: Live in Amsterdam
2001
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The Journeyman
2001
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Kinky Friedman: Proud To Be An Asshole From El Paso
2001
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Willie Nelson: Greatest Hits Live
1999
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Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me
1999
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A Tribute To Johnny Cash
1999
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Outlaw Justice
1999
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The Story of Darrell Royal
1999
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Half Baked
1998
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Willie Nelson at the Teatro
1998
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Wag the Dog
1997
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Anthem
1997
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Gone Fishin'
1997
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King of the Hill
1997
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The Beach Boys: Nashville Sounds
1996
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Starlight
1996
Big Dreams & Broken Hearts: The Dottie West Story
1995
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The World of Jim Henson
1994
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Dust to Dust
1994
Kris Kristofferson: His Life and Work
1993
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Willie Nelson: The Big Six-O
1993
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Bob Dylan: The 30th Anniversary Concert Celebration
1993
Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman
1993
Delta
1992
Hot Country Nights
1991
Wild Texas Wind
1991
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WWE WrestleMania VII
1991
as Himself (National Anthem)
Another Pair of Aces: Three of a Kind
1991
as Billy Roy Rodriguez
The Highwaymen: Live at Nassau Coliseum
1990
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Pair of Aces
1990
as Billy Roy Barker
Waylon: Renegade. Outlaw. Legend.
1990
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The Simpsons
1989
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Kenny, Dolly & Willie: Something Inside So Strong
1989
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Where the Hell's That Gold?!!?
1988
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Once Upon a Texas Train
1988
as John Henry Lee
Joan Rivers and Friends Salute Heidi Abromowitz
1988
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Irving Berlin's 100th Birthday Celebration
1988
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Baja Oklahoma
1988
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Walking After Midnight
1988
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Heartbeat
1987
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Red Headed Stranger
1986
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Stagecoach
1986
as Doc Holliday
The Last Days of Frank and Jesse James
1986
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We Are the World: The Story Behind the Song
1985
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Songwriter
1984
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Miami Vice
1984
Hells Angels Forever
1983
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Willie Nelson Live at the US Festival
1983
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Playboy Video Magazine: Volume 4
1983
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Willie Nelson & Family: In Concert
1983
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Coming Out of the Ice
1982
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Barbarosa
1982
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Thief
1981
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Solid Gold
1980
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Honeysuckle Rose
1980
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The Midnight Special Legendary Performances 1980
1980
The Electric Horseman
1979
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Willie Nelson's 4th of July Celebration
1979
The Kennedy Center Honors
1978
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Mickey's 50
1978
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Arena
1975
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Austin City Limits
1975
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A Poem Is a Naked Person
1974
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The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour
1969
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