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We and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and for measurement and analytics purposes. By using our website and our services, you agree to our use of cookies as described in our Cookie Policy. During the early '70s, Willie aligned himself with Waylon Jennings and the burgeoning outlaw country movement that finally made him a star by Following the crossover success of that year's Red Headed Stranger and "Blue Eyes Crying in the Rain," Nelson became a genuine success, as recognizable in pop circles as he was to the country audience; in addition to recording, he also launched an acting career in the early '80s. Even when he was a star, Nelson never played it safe musically. During the '90s and into the s, Nelson's sales never reached the heights that he had experienced earlier, but he remained a vital figure in country music, having greatly influenced the new country, new traditionalist, and alternative country movements of the '80s and '90s that continued to thrive in the 21st century. Beyond his music, Nelson was an icon in pop culture, an outlaw beloved by fans who otherwise had little time for country music. Nelson began performing music as a child growing up in Abbott, Texas. After his father died and his mother ran away, Nelson and his sister Bobbie were raised by their grandparents, who encouraged both children to play instruments.
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He is an American music icon that is known the world over for his unique voice, poignant songwriting, daring multi-genre musical collaborations, unforgettable movie and television roles and his dedicated support of the American farmer. One can hardly imagine all the things those blue eyes have seen. A room full of collaborators who've performed with him would fill a football stadium. Grammy love has kept coming late in his life, including a nod at the Grammys. The songs will never die, nor should they. There's no doubt Nelson is one of the most important singers and songwriters of any genre, all-time. Waylon released the song as a solo recording in , then re-released the song as a duet on the album Wanted: The Outlaws with Willie Nelson in When "Beer for My Horses" shot to No. Up until this time, Kenny Rogers had held the record for the oldest person to have a No.
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