Music1956–
Willie Nelson
Abbott, Texas outlaw country legend who wrote Crazy for Patsy Cline and Funny How Time Slips Away before launching a solo career that has lasted 60+ years.
Origin
Abbott, Texas
Genre
Country
The Cultural Record
Discography
Hill Country Christmas1997
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Me & Paul1985
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The Great Divide2002
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Country Music2010
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Spirit1996
Rank History
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