Legends of Country Music - Willie Nelson

Willie Nelson could do everything, but he had two passions, music and golf. He loved playing both and could play music with just about anyone. One day, he would play in the seediest bar in Austin, Texas and the next day, he might front the Los Angeles Philharmonic. Willie has been called the Shakespeare of American music. Whether the song is "On the Road Again" or "Always On My Mind" or any of the dozens of other songs he is known for, you know the voice of Willie Nelson the second you hear it. Willie Nelson is a one of a kind American. The world is a better place because Willie Nelson was in it. This is a tribute to the great Willie Nelson. Inside you will find: A Texas Boy - Willie started out a Texas boy and he is still one to this day. After High School - Willie tried many different jobs until one day picked up his guitar and started taking it seriously Fort Worth - His early tears in Fort Worth, Texas Houston - Trying to get his first break, he tried Houston. Nashville - Nashville is the capital of country music. Maybe he would have more luck there. "Hello Walls" - Learn how Willie wrote this iconic song and sold it to Faron Young who had a monster hit. Playing With Ray Price - Still trying to make it on his own, Willie played in Ray Price's band for a short time. Recording His Own Work - Finally living in nashville paid off and he started recording hiw own work. Trigger - The story behind his famous guitar. The Dripping Springs Reunion - The concert that started all of the picnics that Willie had very year. Red Headed Stranger - Willie had been recording for years and finally, he gets the breakthrough he has been looking for. The Big Time - Suddenly Willie Nelson was a star. The Electric Horseman - Robert Redford asks him to star in his movie. Always on My Mind - The story behind one of his biggest hits. "To All the Girls I've Known Before" - Willie loved to do duets, this one was with Julio Inglesias. The Highwaymen - The country super group with Willie, Johnny Cash, Waylon Jennings and Kris Kristofferson. Farm Aid - Willie is responsible for helping thousands of American farmers. Tax Problems - Trouble begins when the IRS arrests him for tax evasion. Branson, Missouri - Willie agrees to perfoming in Branson but doesn't like it very much. The Twenty-First Century - The latter years of Willie's career as we bring him up to the present. Legacy of Willie Nelson - Some of the awards and recognition given this great artist If you like the music of Willie Nelson and would like to know the man and his music, scroll back up and click to buy The Legends of Country Music - Willie Nelson