Willie Nelson

Willie Hugh Nelson, born on April 29, 1933, is an influential American country singer, guitarist, and songwriter. A key figure in outlaw country, he gained acclaim with albums like "Shotgun Willie," "Red Headed Stranger," and "Stardust." Beyond music, Nelson's career spans over 30 films, books, and activism for biofuels and marijuana legalization. From writing his first song at seven to joining the U.S. Air Force, Nelson's journey led him to Nashville, where he recorded his debut album in 1962. Tired of the corporate Nashville scene, he found a new home in Austin, Texas, reinvigorating his passion for music.