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Willie Nelson: Through The Years With A Country Legend

Sarah West / April 29, 2025 - 03:00 pm

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Pinterest Entertainment: Historical Country Music July 15, 1961; Nashville, TN, USA; Ex-fiddler Hal Smith, right, of Curtis Artist
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Willie Nelson

New fans might not recognize the country legend without his braids, but this is one of the first pictures of Willie Nelson that's out there. It was just the beginning for the country music star...

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Pinterest PAUL PETERSEN with Willie Nelson during rehearsals for a March Of Dimes benefit at Burbank Califor
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Willie Nelson and Paul Peterson

Here we have Paul Petersen and Willie Nelson, both so young, posing together at rehearsals for the March Of Dimes Benefit in Burbank, California in 1965.

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Willie Nelson in 1980

Willie Nelson is known for his two braids... always! Some might even say it's his signature look. Here we see the legend pictured in 1980.

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Willie Nelson and his wife Connie

Willie Nelson has been married four times. Here, he is with his third wife Connie Koepke with whom he had two daughters. Nelson was also married to first wife Martha Matthews with whom he had three kids, second wife Shirley Collie Nelson, and his current wife since 1991, Annie D'Angelo and they have two kids together.

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Willie Nelson and Family

A beautiful family photo with Willie Nelson's third wife Connie Koepke and their two daughters, Paula and Amy Lee.

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Willie Nelson, Iron Eyes Cody and Bruce

This photo featuring Willie Nelson, Iron Eyes Cody and Bruce was taken back in 1988.

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Pinterest American country singer-songwriter Willie Nelson with the Award of Merit at the 16th American Music
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Willie Nelson at the American Music Awards in 1989

Willie Nelson won many awards throughout his career including Favorite Male Artist, Favorite Album, Entertainer of the Year, Living Legend, Lifetime Achievement Award and many more. He really is a country music legend...

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Pinterest The Highwaymen Johnny Cash Willie Nelson Waylon Jennings and Kris Kristoferson Robb Kendrick
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Willie Nelson, Johnny Cash, Waylon Jennings and Kris Kristoferson

In 1990, this band of country music legends including Willie Nelson, Johnny Cash, Waylon Jennings and Kris Kristoferson was formed. Those who were lucky enough to see The Highwaymen perform live had a once in a lifetime experience!

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Willie Nelson and Jessica Simpson in 'The Dukes of Hazzard'

Willie Nelson tried his hand at acting in the 2005 film, The Dukes of Hazzard alongside Jessica Simpson.

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Willie Nelson and Merle Haggard

An iconic duo! Here we have Willie Nelson and Merle Haggard performing together in 2007! What an amazing show.

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At 91 years old today, Willie Nelson has paved the way for country music artists since the 1950's. We have put together a gallery of the country music legend from when he started in the music scene, all the way up to today!

Willie Nelson: Through The Years With A Country Legend

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