Willie Nelson | |
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![]() Nelson performing in 2006 | |
Background information | |
Birth name | Willie Hugh Nelson |
Also known as | Red Headed Stranger |
Born | Abbott, Texas, United States | April 29, 1933
Genres | Country, progressive country, country rock, outlaw country, alternative country, vocal pop |
Occupation(s) | Musician, songwriter, producer, actor, activist |
Instruments | Vocals, guitar |
Years active | 1956–present |
Labels | Liberty, RCA, Atlantic, Columbia, Island, Justice Records, Lost Highway Legacy Recordings |
Website | www.willienelson.com |
Allegiance | ![]() |
Service/branch | ![]() |
Years of service | 1950–1952 |
Willie Hugh Nelson (/wɪli nɛlsən/; born April 29, 1933) is an American country music singer-songwriter, as well as an author, poet, actor, and activist.
In 1961, a song that he wrote was recorded by Faron Young, and became a number one song on Billboard's Hot Country Songs music chart. In 1975, he had his first number one song, as a singer, on Billboard's Hot Country Songs music chart.[1][2]
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