Born in Abbott, Texas, Willie Nelson was raised by his grandparents. Willie's grandfather gave him his first guitar when he was only 6 years old, and he wrote his first song at just 7.

Willie Nelson has released a new book that looks back at the inspirations and process behind both his well-known and lesser-known songs. ... "I feel like he's had such an influence on me.

Here, read all about Willie Nelson’s eight kids. Renee Butts Willie Nelson’s eldest daughter Renee was born in 1953, but it wasn’t until 2012 that the country superstar learned of her existence.

How Willie Nelson, noted bad influence, got banned from Baylor University The Texas legend has been persona non grata on campus since 1988. By Brittanie Shey , Former Culture Reporter Updated Dec ...

Stephen Wilson Jr. Discusses the Influence of Willie Nelson. Stephen Wilson Jr. took up his guitar to share “I’m a Song” with Dan Patrick and his audience.

3 Current Country Artists That Are Deeply Influenced by Willie Nelson (And It Shows) By. ... he also covered Willie Nelson’s “Angel Flying Too Close to the Ground” on the Howard Stern Show.

Willie Nelson is one of the most influential singer-songwriters of his generation, and a Who's Who of musical luminaries pay tribute to his decades of influence in an upcoming A&E special titled ...

If you plan on celebrating Willie Nelson's birthday this week, be sure to mark two days off your calendar — as the music legend considers both April 29 and April 30 his big day(s).

Willie Nelson turned 90 with a star-studded two-day concert at the Hollywood Bowl, and the most legendary country singer alive sounded like a new man.

The trailer for Willie Nelson & Family, the four-part documentary by directors Thom Zimny and Oren Moverman, offers a glimpse of the colorful life of the Red Headed Stranger. The clip features ...

Willie Nelson’s 90th Birthday Is Smoking, With Snoop Dogg, George Strait and Neil Young Among the Party Favorites at the Hollywood Bowl Guests on the first of two nights of tributes at the ...