Willie Nelson is a country music icon. Born in 1933, Nelson’s music career began with a failed record in 1956 while he was working as a radio announcer. However, just two years later, he would get a job as a club singer in Houston. By 1961, Nelson was making a name for himself with music that went against the traditional sound of his new home, Nashville. Nashville would become the place that Nelson was best associated with as his stardom grew.
Nelson has since gone on to record 99 albums, 73 of them solo. His most recent album, I Don’t Know A Thing About Love, was released in March 2023. He has also appeared in over 30 films, as well as writing and co-authoring numerous books. His last film role was in the 2018 musical film, Paradox. Willie Nelson also loves weed and thus, is one of the most vocal advocates for marijuana legalization. At the time of writing, 31 US states have either decriminalized or legalized weed. Sadly, this does not include Nelson’s home state of Texas.
Stars Show Out For Willie Nelson’s 90th
To celebrate Willie Nelson turning 90 years old on April 29, the music world showed out for a special concert at The Hollywood Bowl. The concert was called Long Story Short: Willie Nelson 90, A Star-Studded Concert Celebrating Willie’s 90th Birthday and featured a host of big-name musical stars. Speaking to PEOPLE about the event, Nelson said “I have been so fortunate this far that I just hope for things to continue the way they are. I think it would be too much to ask for anything more than what I already have experienced.”
While everyone from Beck to Dave Matthews performed, perhaps the most special guest was Snoop Dogg himself. Snoop and Nelson share a special bond thanks to their mutual love of marijuana. “I love Snoop. He and I are great friends — have been forever. It was a lot of fun just hanging out and getting to do some things — Snoop and I,” Nelson told PEOPLE. The pair performed Nelson’s 2012 hit Roll Me Up And Smoke Me When I Die together at the concert.
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