Willie Nelson is the king of outlaw country to many, and these four songs are just a few examples of why he deserves the ...

Willie Nelson signs a record deal with RCA Records on Nov. 24, 1964 in Nashville, Tennessee. Willie Nelson performs at the ...

Willie jotted the lyrics on an airplane-sickness bag, launching his signature song. Though Nelson's recording and touring band is named "the Family," only one member is a blood relative.

Willie Nelson and Kris Kristofferson traveled overseas for a special concert that included "Loving Her Was Easier." ...

Known as the Red-Headed Stranger, a serious cannabis enthusiast and one of country music's most iconic songwriters, Willie Nelson has recorded an incredible number of classic songs in his more ...

And one of the best is Willie Nelson’s “Pretty Paper,” which he wrote in 1963, and was first made famous by Roy Orbison when it peaked at #15 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100. Willie later recorded his ...

The mystery of Fort Worth’s Christmas song is solved. It took help from readers in Palo Pinto County, plus one surprised family near Houston. Since 1963, we’ve heard songwriter Willie Nelson ...

In this week’s crop of new tunes, Willie Nelson and Ringo Starr issue sterling new songs, once again showcasing their timeless approaches, while Drew Baldridge follows his breakthrough hit with ...

Willie Nelson is a country music icon. A unique and versatile artist, his innovative songwriting has resulted in No. 1 hits for dozens of artists – including more than twenty for himself – and ...

Willie Nelson was born in Abbott, Texas, and, along with his older sister Bobbie, was raised largely by his grandparents. Nelson’s grandfather introduced him to the guitar, and Nelson and his ...