Willie Hugh Nelson is a country music singer from the United States. The critical and commercial success of Shotgun Willie (1973), combined with the critical and commercial success of Red Headed Stranger (1975) and Stardust (1978), established Nelson as one of country music’s most recognized artists.
Nelson, who was raised by his grandparents during the Great Depression, wrote his first song at the age of seven and joined his first band at the age of ten. During high school, he toured as the lead singer and guitarist for the Bohemian Polka. Nelson joined the United States Air Force after graduating from high school in 1950, but was later discharged due to back problems. Nelson returned to Baylor University for two years before dropping out due to his success in music.
Nelson was a key figure in outlaw country, a subgenre of country music that emerged in the late 1960s as a reaction to the Nashville sound’s conservative restrictions. Nelson has appeared in over 30 films, co-written several books, and advocated for the use of biofuels and the legalization of marijuana.
What is Willie Nelson net worth?
Willie Nelson has a net worth of $25million.
How much does Willie Nelson make a year?
Willie Nelson makes $3 million annually.
