Fellow country star Kris Kristofferson tells Texas Monthly that out of all of the artists he knows, Nelson is the most comfortable around fans, and numerous family, friends and business acquaintances also attest that Nelson is incredibly personable, no matter who you are or where he is.

Country singer and songwriter Willie Nelson rose to prominence at the end of the 1960s and contributed to the “outlaw country” subgenre, which challenged the music industry conservatism of Nashville at the time.

With help from fellow songsmith Hank Cochran, Willie got work as a staff writer for Pamper Music and quickly established himself as one of the most talented songwriters in the business, scoring with enormous hits like “Crazy” (Patsy Cline), “Funny How Time Slips Away” (Billy Walker), and “Hello Walls” (Faron Young).

The cause of Native Americans is close to the heart of Willie Nelson, who is part Cherokee and has many fans among Indians around the nation. At the first “Hope and Harmony for Humanity Benefit” held near Houston, members of various tribes came together in celebration.

What is Willie Nelson’s net worth? Willie Nelson has a net worth of $25 million in 2020, according to reports.

1 of 5: Headdress presented to Willie Nelson in honor of his American Indian heritage. This Native American headdress was given to Willie Nelson. His mother, Myrle Marie Greenhaw Nelson, was three-quarters Cherokee, a heritage Nelson embraced throughout his music career.

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Bobbie Nelson

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Willie Nelson is currently touring across 1 country and has 29 upcoming concerts.

90 years (January 1, 1931)

In 1989, the family faced their most trying period: Bobbie’s son Michael succumbed to leukemia at the age of 36, and less than six months later, his older brother, Randy, was killed in a New Year’s Eve car crash. “Any losses are horrible,” Bobbie says softly.

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Family (Willie Nelson’s band)

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Yes! Willie Nelson is alive and well. In fact, he turned 88 this past April.