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Willie Nelson was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame as a performer in 2023.

Willie Nelson

Songwriter, activist, and country outlaw pioneer.

With over 60 years in the music business, Willie Nelson (b. 1933) – songwriter, performer, anti-establishment outlaw, political activist, and philanthropist – is an American institution. Nelson may call country music his home, but he has always pushed stylistic boundaries – mixing in rock & roll, jazz, pop, and blues. 

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Influence & Legacy

Willie Nelson was influenced by...

  • Ray Price
  • Hank Williams
  • Frank Sinatra

Willie Nelson inspired people like...

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