Happy Birthday Willie Nelson | Texas Style Documentary

Country music icon Willie Nelson celebrates his 82nd birthday today. Born in Abbott, Texas in 1933, Nelson soon grew to develop one of the most recognizable voices in the history of American music. Along with his signature Martin N-20 acoustic guitar -Trigger -the Red Headed Stranger has penned some of the most memorable songs, country or otherwise. He’s collaborated with too many amazing artists to try name them all, including fellow Highwaymen Johnny Cash, Waylon Jennings, and Kris Kristofferson, Ray Charles, Merle Haggard, Julio Iglesias, Neil Young, Norah Jones, Emmylou Harris and countless others. 

Join us in wishing Willie a very Happy Birthday ?? and many more! 82 years young!

Posted by Willie Nelson on Wednesday, April 29, 2015

To honor Willie today we’re looking at documentary, Texas Style, filmed in 1988 and showing Nelson traveling to his favorite places in his home state. It mixes live performances including a pairing of Willie with Bruce Hornsby & The Range, with interviews as Nelson visits some of his favorite places in Texas. Ray Charles, Asleep at the Wheel and several of Nelson’s family members also appear in the documentary.

Watch Willie go fishing, golfing and picking away at Trigger while wishing him a Happy 82nd Birthday.



As a bonus, stream the Willie Nelson birthday playlist we put together for his birthday last year.