Legendary American artist Willie Nelson has recorded 72 studio albums over his career. In addition, he is a poet, singer, songwriter, actor, and novelist. He has 110 singles that have been released throughout the last 60 years. Nelson has a long list of honors and has acted in several movies. Nelson is a member of the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws’ board of directors and is also an activist.
Quick Facts
| Celebrated Name: | Willie Nelson |
|---|---|
| Real Name/Full Name: | Willie Hugh Nelson |
| Gender: | Male |
| Age: | 90 years old |
| Birth Date: | 29 April 1933 |
| Birth Place: | Abbott, Texas, United States |
| Nationality: | American |
| Height: | 1.67 m |
| Weight: | 73 kg |
| Sexual Orientation: | Straight |
| Marital Status: | Married |
| Wife/Spouse (Name): | Annie D’Angelo (m. 1991), Connie Koepke (m. 1971–1988), Shirley Collie Nelson (m. 1963–1971), Martha Matthews (m. 1952–1962) |
| Children: | Yes (Paula Nelson, Micah Nelson, Amy Lee Nelson, Lana Nelson, Lukas Nelson, Billy Nelson, Susie Nelson) |
| Dating/Girlfriend (Name): | N/A |
| Profession: | Musician, Actor, and Activist |
| Net Worth in 2024: | $30 million |
| Last Updated: | November 2024 |
Willie Nelson Biography
During the height of the Great Depression, on April 29, 1933, Willie Hugh Nelson was born in Abbott, Texas. He is the son of Myrle Marie and Ira Doyle Nelson.
He attended Abbott High School before going on to Baylor University to study agriculture. He quickly left school to pursue a music career. Nelson served in the American Air Force from 1950 to 1952.
Willie Nelson Age, Height, Weight
Willie Nelson was born on April 29, 1933, making him 90 years old as 2024. He stands 1.67 meters tall and weighs 73 kilograms.
Willie Nelson’s Wife, Marriage
Willie Nelson married Martha Matthews in 1952. Willie “Billy” Hugh, Jr., Susie, and Lana are their three offspring. In 1962, the couple was divorced. He was wed to Shirley Collie from 1963 to 1971. He was wed to Paula Carlene Nelson from 1971 to 1978.
He wed Annie D’Angelo in 1991. They are the parents of Lukas Autry and Jacob Micah. He’s been detained multiple times for marijuana possession. Nelson, a national treasure of the United States, received the Gershwin Prize in 2015.
Career
Willie Nelson published the album “And Then I Wrote” in 1962. He issued “Here’s Willie Nelson,” “Make Way for Willie Nelson,” “Good Times,” and “My Own Peculiar Way” during the 1960s. In the 1970s, he put out a number of albums, such as “Red Headed Stranger,” “The Sound in Your Mind,” “The Troublemaker,” and “Stardust.”
In the 1980s, he released a ton of albums, including “Honeysuckle Rose,” “Somewhere Over the Rainbow,” “Always on My Mind,” “City of New Orleans,” and “The Promiseland.” ‘Healing Hands of Time,’ ‘Spirit,’ and ‘Night and Day’ are Nelson’s further albums.
Nelson published “Moment of Forever,” “It Always Will Is,” “American Classic,” “Heroes,” “Band of Brothers,” and “To All the Girls” throughout the 2000s and 2010s. God’s Problem Child, his most recent album, was published in 2017.
He also put out 37 compilation albums, two soundtrack albums, and 10 live albums. Blue Skies, Georgia On My Mind, On the Road Again, Always on My Mind, City of New Orleans, Good Hearted Women, and Pancho and Lefty are just a few of the No. 1 singles he has released.
