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In what has become an annual tradition on Chimesfreedom, we wish a happy birthday this week to Willie Nelson, who was born in Abbott, Texas late at night on April 29, 1933. Due to the late hour, the birth was not officially recorded until the next day and his birthday is sometimes reported as April … Continue reading “Happy Birthday Willie Nelson, A Hero of This Country”
We celebrate the birthday of Willie Nelson’s, who was born during the final minutes of April 29, 1933 (so that his birthday is sometimes reported as April 30) in Abbott, Texas. One of my favorite Willie Nelson CDs is Across the Borderline, which was produced by Don Was. The CD was released in 1993, during … Continue reading “Graceland: Happy Birthday Willie Nelson!”
In 2003, viewers saw the emotion on Willie Nelson’s face as he performed with his friend Ray Charles for the last time.
Many used Toby Keith’s death to make political statements, but the man and the reality were complicated, best summed up by Willie Nelson.
Willie Nelson celebrates his birthday with the release of a new album, God’s Problem Child. One of the new tracks on the album is “Still Not Dead.” Nelson was born in Abbott, Texas on April 29, 1933 (although his birth certificate lists April 30 as his birth date). Now in his 80’s, Nelson’s voice, … Continue reading “Willie Nelson Is “Still Not Dead””