along with Nelson’s “Always on My Mind.” Carson’s lyrics tell of an old cowboy returning to the countryside of memories and reliving his past life. A Horse Named Music, which went to No. 2 ...

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 ...

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.

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 ...

Young musicians looking for longevity would be wise to follow the sensible words of Willie Nelson ... s a real artist,” Nelson says of his son. “He picked all the songs.” ...