Willie Nelson

Acting

Born April 30, 1933 · Abbott, Texas, USA

Also known as The Highwaymen · Willie Hugh Nelson

Biography

Willie Hugh Nelson is an American singer, guitarist, songwriter, actor, and activist. He was one of the main figures of the outlaw country subgenre that developed in the late 1960s as a reaction to the conservative restrictions of the Nashville sound. The critical success of his album Shotgun Willie (1973), combined with the critical and commercial success of Red Headed Stranger (1975) and Stardust (1978), made Nelson one of the most recognized artists in country music. Nelson has acted in over 30 films, co-authored several books, and has been involved in activism for the use of biofuels and the legalization of marijuana.

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Awards & recognition

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame · 2023
Gershwin Prize · 2015
Willie Nelson Lifetime Achievement Award · 2012
Grammy Hall of Fame · 2010
Americana Lifetime Achievement Award — Songwriting · 2007

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Grammy Award — Best Country Collaboration with Vocals · 2007
Grammy Hall of Fame · 2007
Grammy Hall of Fame · 2006
Grammy Award — Best Country Collaboration with Vocals · 2002
Grammy Hall of Fame · 2001
Kennedy Center Honors · 1998
Grammy Legend Award · 1990
American Music Award of Merit · 1989
Favorite Country Male Artist · 1987
Favorite Country Male Artist · 1986
Favorite Country Single · 1986
Favorite Country Male Artist · 1984
American Music Award — Favorite Country Album · 1983
American Music Award — Favorite Pop/Rock Album · 1983
Favorite Country Male Artist · 1982
Favorite Country Single · 1982
Grammy Award — Best Male Country Vocal Performance · 1982
Grammy Award — Best Country Song · 1980
Country Music Association Award — Entertainer of the Year · 1979
Grammy Award — Best Male Country Vocal Performance · 1978
Grammy Award — Best Country Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal · 1978
Favorite Country Single · 1977
Grammy Award — Best Male Country Vocal Performance · 1975
Grammy Award — Best Americana Album · 2010 · nominated
Grammy Award — Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album · 2009 · nominated
Grammy Award — Best Pop Collaboration with Vocals · 2009 · nominated
Grammy Award — Best Americana Album · 2009 · nominated
Grammy Award — Best Country Collaboration with Vocals · 2007 · nominated
Grammy Award — Best Country Album · 2006 · nominated
Grammy Award — Best Country Collaboration with Vocals · 2005 · nominated
Grammy Award — Best Male Country Vocal Performance · 2005 · nominated
Grammy Award — Best Country Collaboration with Vocals · 2004 · nominated
Grammy Award — Best Male Country Vocal Performance · 2004 · nominated
Grammy Award — Best Country Collaboration with Vocals · 2003 · nominated
Grammy Award — Best Country Album · 2003 · nominated
Grammy Award — Best Country Collaboration with Vocals · 2002 · nominated
Grammy Award — Best Country Album · 2002 · nominated
Grammy Award — Best Male Country Vocal Performance · 2001 · nominated
Grammy Award — Best Country Album · 2001 · nominated
Grammy Award — Best Music Film · 2000 · nominated
Grammy Award — Best Pop Instrumental Performance · 1999 · nominated
Grammy Award — Best Country Collaboration with Vocals · 1999 · nominated
Grammy Award — Best Male Country Vocal Performance · 1997 · nominated
Grammy Award — Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album · 1994 · nominated
Grammy Award — Best Country Collaboration with Vocals · 1990 · nominated
People's Choice Award — Favorite Country Artist · 1990 · nominated
Favorite Country Male Artist · 1987 · nominated
American Music Award — Favorite Country Album · 1986 · nominated
Country Music Association Award — Entertainer of the Year · 1986 · nominated
Favorite Country Male Artist · 1986 · nominated
Favorite Country Single · 1986 · nominated
Grammy Award — Best Country Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal · 1985 · nominated
Grammy Award — Best Male Country Vocal Performance · 1985 · nominated
Favorite Country Male Artist · 1984 · nominated
Grammy Award — Best Country Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal · 1984 · nominated
Grammy Award — Best Male Country Vocal Performance · 1984 · nominated
People's Choice Award — Favorite Country Artist · 1984 · nominated
American Music Award — Favorite Pop/Rock Album · 1983 · nominated
American Music Award — Favorite Country Album · 1983 · nominated
Country Music Association Award — Entertainer of the Year · 1983 · nominated
Grammy Award — Best Country Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal · 1983 · nominated
People's Choice Award — Favorite Country Artist · 1983 · nominated
Country Music Association Award — Entertainer of the Year · 1982 · nominated
Favorite Country Male Artist · 1982 · nominated
Favorite Country Single · 1982 · nominated
Grammy Award — Record of the Year · 1982 · nominated
Grammy Award — Best Male Country Vocal Performance · 1982 · nominated
Grammy Award — Best Country Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal · 1982 · nominated
Academy Award — Best Original Song · 1981 · nominated
Favorite Country Male Artist · 1981 · nominated
Grammy Award — Best Male Country Vocal Performance · 1981 · nominated
Country Music Association Award — Entertainer of the Year · 1980 · nominated
Favorite Country Male Artist · 1980 · nominated
Grammy Award — Best Country Song · 1980 · nominated
Grammy Award — Best Male Country Vocal Performance · 1980 · nominated
Country Music Association Award — Entertainer of the Year · 1979 · nominated
Grammy Award — Best Male Country Vocal Performance · 1979 · nominated
Grammy Award — Best Country Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal · 1979 · nominated
Grammy Award — Best Country Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal · 1978 · nominated
Grammy Award — Best Male Country Vocal Performance · 1978 · nominated
Favorite Country Single · 1977 · nominated
Country Music Association Award — Entertainer of the Year · 1976 · nominated
Grammy Award — Best Male Country Vocal Performance · 1975 · nominated