Willie Nelson

Willie Nelson as Uncle Jesse in Warner Bros. Pictures' The Dukes of Hazzard - 2005

Biography

Born 04/30/1933

Grizzled American singer/songwriter, a giant in country music of the 1970s and early 80s who also took up acting at the peak of his success. Beginning as a songwriter in the 60s 9with his tunes sung by diverse artists including Elvis Presley and Patsy Cline), Nelson ultimately bucked the...
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Awards

  • In 2008, received Grammy Award for Best Country Collaboration With Vocals
  • In 2002, received Grammy Award for Country Collaboration With Vocals
  • In 2000, received The Recording Academy Award for Lifetime Achievement

Highlights

  • In 2008, Appeared in the comedy "Surfer, Dude" starring Matthew McConaughey
  • In 2007, Second collaboration with Dukes' co-star Jessica Simpson, "Blonde Ambition"
  • In 2006, Released You Don't Know Me: The Songs of Cindy Walker, featuring songs written by the late Cindy Walker; earned a Grammy nomination for Best Country Album

Family & Companions

  • Connie Koepke: wife (Married in the early 1970s; divorced in 1988; have two daugters together )

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