Willie Nelson

Born Willie Hugh Nelson on 29 April 1933 in Texas, US.
Willie enlisted after high school but was medically discharged due to back problems. Even so, his short service remains a fascinating footnote in his legendary career.

Nominated for the Favourite Country Male Artist by American Music Award (AMA) in 1980
Nominated for the Favourite Country Male Artist by American Music Award (AMA) in 1981
Awarded the Favourite Country Male Artist by American Music Award (AMA) in 1982
Awarded the Favourite Country Male Artist by American Music Award (AMA) in 1984
Awarded the Favourite Country Male Artist by American Music Award (AMA) in 1986
Awarded the Favourite Country Male Artist by American Music Award (AMA) in 1987
Awarded the Award Of Merit by American Music Award (AMA) in 1989
Awarded the Grammy Legend Award by National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (Grammy) in 1990
Awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award by National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (Grammy) in 2000
Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame in 2023

1982
Always On My Mind - Willie Nelson entered the UK charts on 25 July 1982, spent 3 weeks in the charts and reached number 49.

1975
Blue Eyes Crying In The Rain - Willie Nelson entered the US charts on 30 August 1975, spent 18 weeks in the charts and reached number 21.
1976
Remember Me - Willie Nelson entered the US charts on 10 January 1976, spent 8 weeks in the charts and reached number 67.
1978
Georgia On My Mind - Willie Nelson entered the US charts on 27 May 1978, spent 6 weeks in the charts and reached number 84.
1980
My Heroes Have Always Been Cowboys - Willie Nelson entered the US charts on 09 February 1980, spent 10 weeks in the charts and reached number 44.
On The Road Again - Willie Nelson entered the US charts on 06 September 1980, spent 20 weeks in the charts and reached number 20.
1982
Always On My Mind - Willie Nelson entered the US charts on 06 March 1982, spent 23 weeks in the charts and reached number 5.
Let It Be Me - Willie Nelson entered the US charts on 07 August 1982, spent 12 weeks in the charts and reached number 40.
2006
Cowboys Are Frequently Secretly (Fond Of Each Other) - Willie Nelson entered the US charts on 04 March 2006, spent 1 weeks in the charts and reached number 52.