Willie Nelson

Willie Nelson, born in Abbott, Texas, is a pivotal figure in post-rock & roll country music known for his outlaw country style. Collaborating with Waylon Jennings, he became a star with albums like "Shotgun Willie" and "Red Headed Stranger." He's famed for hits "Blue Eyes Crying in the Rain" and "On the Road Again" and his genre-blending style integrating pop, jazz, and blues. Nelson's partnerships include Merle Haggard, Ray Price, and Kris Kristofferson. Despite challenges, like an IRS battle, his legendary status endures with diverse projects and Grammy awards.