Here is the reason why George "The King of Country" Strait and Willie "The Red Headed Stranger" Nelson are not members of the Grand Ole Opry.

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

In more recent years Nelson has become one of music's elder statesmen, continuing to keep a busy schedule of recording and touring into his 80s. Full Name: Willie Hugh Nelson ...

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

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.

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 ...

The past year offered no shortage of great music-minded books. Here are 10 of my favorites, with a slight favoritism shown toward those with local/regional allure. “Down Home Music: The Stories and ...

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 ...

Stephen Wilson Jr. is a big fan of the legendary Willie Nelson. And who isn’t really? The 91-year-old has made a career on being his unapologetic, country-music-playing self. I think we can all look ...

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 ...