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Willie Nelson | |
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 Nelson performing in 2006 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Willie Hugh Nelson |
| Also known as | Red Headed Stranger |
| Born | April 29, 1933 Abbott, Texas, United States |
| 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 |  United States |
| Service/branch |  United States Marine Corps |
| 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]
- ↑ Wolff, Kurt; Duane, Orla (2000). Country Music: The Rough Guide. Rough Guides. ISBN 978-1-85828-534-4.
- ↑ Whitburn, Joel (2008). Hot Country Songs 1944 to 2008. Record Research, Inc. pp. 294–296. ISBN 978-0-89820-177-2.