The Real Reason Why Willie Nelson Celebrates Two Birthdays

The Real Reason Why Willie Nelson Celebrates Two Birthdays

The country music icon turned 92 this year.

Why Does Country Legend Willie Nelson Have Two Birthdays? Inside the Details

Willie Nelson’s fans may not know everything about him, such as the reason why he celebrates not one, but two birthdays.

Happy Birthday, Willie Nelson: An American icon turns 92

Willie Nelson was born 92 years ago in Abbott, Texas. His storied country music career has made him an American icon.

Happy 92nd Birthday Willie Nelson

Willie Nelson turned 92 this week and he is still going strong. Willie Nelson was born on 29 April, 1933 in Abbott, Texas. Willie released his first single ‘No Place For Me’ in 1957. At the time, 23 year old Willie was a disc jockey on KVAN, Vancouver, Washington. Willie’s first country hit came in 1962 with ‘Willingly’ (with Shirley Collie) (no. 10 country). Willie released his first album ‘…And Then I Wrote’ in 1962 and his first chart album c…

Willie Nelson with Rodney Crowell - Oh What A Beautiful World

Willie Nelson with Rodney Crowell – “Oh What A Beautiful World”

“When I started counting my blessings, my whole life turned around.” — Willie Nelson

“Ninety-nine percent of the world’s lovers are not with their first choice. That’s what makes the jukebox play.” – Willie Nelson Legend. It’s his birthday today. I will never ever forget his performance of “America the Beautiful” in the telethon on September 21, 2001. The date alone says it all. It was heartbreaking to watch this then, when I was traumatized by what I had seen and experienced that day, and where I could see what I still call th…