Happy Birthday, Willie Nelson!
The country music icon turned 92 on April 29 (though Nelson celebrates two birthdays: he was born April 29, just before midnight, but his birth was recorded on April 30).
His storied career from a young musician in Abbott, Texas, to American staple has been marked by a wide discography, having released an astounding 154 albums both solo and collaboratively – the most recent of which, “Oh What a Beautiful World,” was released April 25 and reinterprets songs by fellow country musician and Texan Rodney Crowell.
The outlaw country star is also known for his activism, as one of the leading celebrity voices in support of marijuana legalization and biofuels, and is a continued advocate of American farmers.
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Despite a number of health concerns over the years – including battles with emphysema, pneumonia and COVID-19 – Nelson has also continued to perform live, most recently at his annual Luck Reunion on his ranch outside of Austin. Nelson is again set to host his annual Fourth of July picnic concert this summer.
Nelson’s wife, Annie D’Angelo, recently responded to a report stating their son Lukas Nelson was “taking care” of them.
In a post from cable TV channel AXS TV on Instagram, the outlet posted a photo of the three and wrote that Lukas “makes sure mom & dad are comfortable,” but incorrectly stated D’Angelo’s age.
“Hey @axstv why would you take a photo from someone else’s feed (my friend @marthacasselbodell ) & then make stuff up?” she commented April 18. “I still take care of my husband (Lukas has always been there for us as has his brother @particlekid ) and love it. Then you claim our incorrect ages. Don’t do that Just ask.”
D’Angelo, 68, and Nelson have been married since 1991.
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