I asked Merle, ‘Come sing on this,’ and he did," remembered Nelson as he started to revisit his 1989 song "A Horse Called ...

While legends like Loretta Lynn, Willie Nelson and Patsy Cline set the standard for sad songs, modern country music has more ...

Willie jotted the lyrics on an airplane-sickness bag, launching his signature song. Though Nelson's recording and touring band is named "the Family," only one member is a blood relative.

It takes a healthy diet to do as much as the legendary Willie Nelson does, which is why we're so fascinated with his simple ...

The blazing firefight that inspired Willie Nelson's 1973 hit "Shotgun Willie" and gave him his iconic nickname of the same title.

Willie Nelson Willie Nelson is one of the most significant musicians of the last century not only in country music, but across all genres. His inimitable singing and guitar playing make him one of ...

The mystery of Fort Worth’s Christmas song is solved. It took help from readers in Palo Pinto County, plus one surprised family near Houston. Since 1963, we’ve heard songwriter Willie Nelson ...

Willie Nelson was born in Abbott, Texas, and, along with his older sister Bobbie, was raised largely by his grandparents. Nelson’s grandfather introduced him to the guitar, and Nelson and his ...