Now 90 Years Old, Willie Nelson Is Always on Our Mind

Willie Nelson’s unofficial theme song, “On the Road Again,” remains accurate as he turns 90.

 The country music legend, who celebrated his birthday this past Saturday, is on tour, with dates scheduled into October. 

 Assessing Nelson’s legacy is challenging, because there are so many Willies to assess.

 There is historical Willie Nelson, child of the Depression. There is iconic Willie Nelson, near-embodiment of Texas myth. There is outlaw Willie Nelson, revolutionizing the country music industry. There is activist Willie Nelson, Farm Aid’s co-founder and biofuel pioneer. There is Willie Nelson the songwriter of rare and poignant gifts, and more Willie Nelsons yet to be named.

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