Willie Nelson

Willie Nelson is a major pacesetter for the outlaw country genre, which began in the late 60s. Willie has had a successful career in music, with many recognitions and record-setting feats to his name. The iconic musician recently turned 90 years, and this oldie is not stopping anytime soon, regardless. It has been a good previous year for the senior, as he won two Grammy awards and got a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame nomination. Here are some of Willie’s pictures from then till now; Willie in 1957 Willie was 24 in this photo. The singer was working as a songwriter in Nashville, Tennessee at the time. Celebrating ‘Stardust’ Instagram A few days ago, Willie shared a photo with the caption, “Celebrating 45 years of #Stardust” tagging Apple Music. RELATED: Willie Nelson On Why He Is Still Touring At 90 Years Old New York, 1978 Willie Nelson enjoys a drink with Waylon Jennings in New York. ‘It Always Will Be’ This album cover from 2004 features Willie in his famous red bandana, strumming his guitar and looking away. Willie in NYC Willie performed at the Grand Ballroom in New York City for a special acoustic album release. Live Performance in Austin View this post on Instagram A post shared by Willie Nelson (@willienelsonofficial) In May 2021, Willie posted a throwback video from his 1979 Austin City Limits performance of “Funny How Time Slips Away.” Willie in a suit Willie in his earlier days in this black and white portrait of him in a suit and his rich straight hair slicked back. Willie and Dolly Parton Willie and Dolly have been very good friends, and longtime collaborators. They both released the song, “Everything’s Beautiful” in 1982, which Dolly had written since 1967. Bobbie and Willie Instagram This throwback of Willie, and his late wife Bobbie is one of fawn over. Bobbie passed away on March 10, 2022, at the age of 91. Farm Aid Instagram A photo of Willie and Luca at the circa Farm Aid in 1992. September 16, 1983 17TH ANNUAL COUNTRY MUSIC ASSOCIATION AWARDS, Host Willie Nelson, September 16, 1983. (c) CBS/ Courtesy: Everett Collection. Willie Nelson wearing a smile while posing for a picture at the 17th annual country music association awards in 1963 Throwback Instagram This is a throwback photo of younger Willie in a cowboy hat and a bottle of bear in hand. Willie and Booker T Instagram Willie posted this photo of himself and Booker T. Jones in 2013. “An oldie from Spicewood,” he captioned the post. Willie at 90 View this post on Instagram A post shared by Willie Nelson (@willienelsonofficial) To celebrate 90 years on earth, Willie shared a reel on Instagram with the caption, “90 photos for 90 years” featuring a slideshow of his pictures from childhood to date.