Willie Nelson's biography

Willie Nelson is 89 years old singer-songwriter born at Abbott. He was born on Saturday 29th of April 1933. He is often nicknamed as Red Headed StrangerThe Ambassador to WeedvilleShotgun WillieWillie the Weedman. According to year of birth 1933 he belongs to Silent Generation. Birthday on 29th of April means he is Taurus. Taurus is most stable sign of Zodiac, that is the reason it is also included in the earthy sign of the Zodiac Belt. One born with this Moon Sign (Not a Rising Sign) is very stable and balanced through their mind.He was married 2 times.

He is native english speaker. He is citizen of United States of America. His primary profession is to be singer-songwriter. You can know him also as writer, actor, singer, musician, guitarist, film producer, author, entrepreneur, television producer, studio musician, taekwondo athlete, film director, television actor, record producer. He is recently known as environmentalist.

Willie Nelson's family

Willie Nelson's ex spouses

Shirley Collie Nelson

Willie Nelson and Shirley Collie Nelson have been together since 1963 for 8 years.

Martha Matthews

Willie Nelson and Martha Matthews have been together since 1952 for 10 years.

He has 1 son.

Willie Nelson's son: Lukas Nelson

Willie Nelson's son's name is Lukas Nelson. He is known as musician. His son was born on Sunday 25th of December 1988.

Willie Nelson's schools

We found 2 schools He attended. Complete list of schools: Baylor University, Abbott High School.

Detailed informations about his schools

Attended Baylor University in Waco, Texas for one year.

Willie Nelson's career

His main focus is to be singer-songwriter. He is famous thanks to Crazy. He is also a member of The Highwaymen. Maybe you are curious what instrument does he play ? He plays guitar.

Awards and competitions

Willie Nelson's Awards

He received award for Favorite Country Single for work Blue Eyes Crying in the Rain in 1977
He received award for Grammy Award for Best Country Song for work On the Road Again in 1980
He received award for Favorite Country Single for work On the Road Again in 1982
He received award for American Music Award for Favorite Pop/Rock Album for work Always on My Mind in 1983
He received award for American Music Award for Favorite Country Album for work Always on My Mind in 1983
He received award for Favorite Country Single for work Forgiving You Was Easy in 1986
He received award for Grammy Hall of Fame for work Red Headed Stranger in 2001
He received award for Grammy Hall of Fame for work Wanted! The Outlaws in 2006

Willie Nelson's Nominations

He was nominated for Favorite Country Single for work Blue Eyes Crying in the Rain in 1977
He was nominated for Grammy Award for Best Country Song for work On the Road Again in 1980
He was nominated for Grammy Award for Best Male Country Vocal Performance for work Somewhere Over the Rainbow in 1981
He was nominated for Favorite Country Single for work On the Road Again in 1982
He was nominated for American Music Award for Favorite Pop/Rock Album for work Always on My Mind in 1983
He was nominated for American Music Award for Favorite Country Album for work Always on My Mind in 1983
He was nominated for Grammy Award for Best Country Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal for work Take It to the Limit in 1983
He was nominated for Grammy Award for Best Country Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal for work Pancho & Lefty in 1983
He was nominated for Favorite Country Single for work Forgiving You Was Easy in 1986
He was nominated for American Music Award for Favorite Country Album for work City of New Orleans in 1986
He was nominated for Grammy Award for Best Country Collaboration with Vocals for work Highwayman 2 in 1990
He was nominated for Grammy Award for Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album for work Moonlight Becomes You in 1994
He was nominated for Grammy Award for Best Pop Instrumental Performance for work Night and Day in 1999
He was nominated for Grammy Award for Best Country Album for work Rainbow Connection in 2001
He was nominated for Grammy Award for Best Country Album for work The Great Divide in 2002
He was nominated for Grammy Award for Best Country Album for work Live and Kickin' in 2003
He was nominated for Grammy Award for Best Country Album for work You Don't Know Me: The Songs of Cindy Walker in 2006
He was nominated for Grammy Award for Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album for work American Classic in 2009
He was nominated for Grammy Award for Best Americana Album for work Willie and the Wheel in 2009
He was nominated for Grammy Award for Best Americana Album for work Country Music in 2010

What Willie Nelson has done for a first time

Has studied martial arts for over 20 years, first in Tae Kwon Do under Sam Um, then studying Gongkwon Yusul under Um. Nelson holds a 5th-degree black belt in the art, having received it in 2014.

Willie Nelson's quotes

Three chords and the truth - that's what a country song is.
I think most art comes out of poverty and hard times.
I don't think any person has any special knowledge about what God has planned for me and you any more than me and you do.
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Willie Nelson's body shape

Lets describe how Willie Nelson looks. We will focus on his body shape. Body build is average.

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