Country Weekly
May 6, 2013
Willie Nelson can be described in so many ways: singer, songwriter, activist, author, actor, even the “Red Headed Stranger,” after one of his best-known albums. You can also call him “youthful” and “relevant”, even as he reaches the milestone age of 80 on April 30. With a poingnant new album, Let’s Face the Music and Dance, a bestselling memoir, Roll me UP and Smoke Me When I DIe: Musings From the Road, and a full tour schedule, Willie is clearly indicating that he’s not quite done yet. As he’s often joked about retirement, “All I do is play music and golf. Which one do you want me to give up?” In celebration of his big 8-0, we take a look back at the key moments of Willie Nelson’s career.