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Willie Nelson celebrates 93rd birthday

musicApr 29, 2026355,173

Willie Nelson turned 93 on April 29, 2026; he was born April 29, 1933, in Abbott, Texas, though his birth certificate records April 30 because of a recording error. Nelson's recording career began with his 1962 debut album and includes signature songs like "Blue Eyes Crying In The Rain." He issued the album Workin' Man: Willie Sings Merle in 2025 and continues to release new material and videos, including collaborations such as "Cowboys Are Frequently Secretly Fond Of Each Other" with Orville Peck. Nelson's 93rd birthday highlights his rare longevity and ongoing influence across classic country standards and contemporary partnerships.

Carole King
@carolekingofficial.bsky.social

Happy 93rd birthday to Willie Nelson! Clip from Outlaws and Angels, Live at the Wiltern Theater, 2004.

346145d ago
Dave2w19

OMG, I love Carol King, always have and always will!😍

Dr Hew 15

Fabulous. Love the song, and the duet.

Purdue Dan13

Two of our greatest living songwriters.

SteveC12

Saw him last week. He is as beautiful as ever

tafphy.bsky.social9

Hey CK, you remember this? youtu.be/LmH9nTnwO_4?...

Very Silly Dinosaur5

Smoked weed in his bus at Red Rocks in the early 90's Charished memory

Crocodile Spanky 🇦🇺🍍🍤🐨🦘🍺🫖🐊4

She writes the most divine songs. Absolute magic ❤️

Empathy Matters 🇺🇦4

Happy Birthday to Willie and he is amazing! And wow! Carol, you look fantastic!

JEZEBEL Blue 👀 only.4

Happy Birthday to the Great Willie Nelson.

Clair DeLune4

Congratulations to you and Willie Nelson for being on the New York Times best living composers list.

cantankerous55.bsky.social3

Willie is the consummate musician. Great songwriter, unique and immediately recognizable singing voice. as well as his guitar playing which never seems to get enough attention. The man's style is understated but also a complex hybrid of jazz and country.

ANTIFA member just like my dad during WW2💙LGBTQ+🇲🇽💙🇺🇸💙✝️🇺🇦🇨🇦☪️✡️☮️3

Your music from the past during my youth gave me hope. Today’s world and country we live, gives me no hope. Every day I see and hear a wicked old man, with his words destroying young people’s hopes and dreams. Never have I had so much hate for a fellow human being. I do love your music Carole.

Robert3

Ain’t it beautiful, he has a friend. Hey, wait a second. I got an idea for a song.

usetob-cowby.bsky.social3

We will never know another Willie. A fan of over 50 years. Thanks, Carole.

Film Fluent3

Two of the greatest songwriters of all time. True American treasures.

englishtoshi.bsky.social3

Big Happy to Wiile and your REMEDY IS OUTSTANDING

SirNYC3

Two great performers and songwriters.

oompapa.bsky.social3

Great great start to my day

Bradleyp3

I enjoyed this episode! I am moved by life Daily that sometimes I could tear up! We are strong people who must stop madness. My will not be deterred. Only one right and Willie’s with my Indian brothers. I’m 70

robertjeff57-58.bsky.social2

I think he is going to live forever

Chelle ✊🌻 *fElon hacked the election*2

Willie is my dad's doppelganger

Oscar Barbera MTV2

willie is a living legend. that wiltern show was pure magic and outlaws and angels is the perfect reminder of why he’s the soul of country music. happy birthday to the ultimate outlaw.

cgilly2025.bsky.social2

Willie is amazing! Happy birthday!

auntieranty.bsky.social2

I have never seen this! So beautiful.

Monica
@softtail65.bsky.social

Happy Birthday, Willie! 🎶🎸🎶 What's a favorite Willie Nelson song of yours? 🎶 Born in Abbott, Texas, on April 29, 1933, Willie wrote his first song at age seven and joined his first band at ten. During high school, he toured locally with the Bohemian Polka as their lead singer and guitar player. 👇

13045d ago
Monica25

Willie moved to Nashville in 1960 and recorded his first album, And Then I Wrote in 1962. He has released 77 solo & 26 collaborative albums and 132 singles and had 25 number one songs on US music charts. Willie's 104th studio album, Dream Chaser, is due for release in late May 2026.

PennysLane12

There are so many to choose from ♥️

JoAnn 🌸🌸 🦋🦋🐸🐸🐸10

Blue eyes crying in the rain

desertscribe.bsky.social9

Willie's so magnificent. In '79, I was at the right place, right time--plus I was wearing my cowgirl hat--and given an onstage pass to sit on an amplifier near Willie for the show. So many songs to luv. 🎵Blue Eyes Crying In The Rain🎵

MaryJ.A 🎧😎🎶🥼🔬🧫🍋🦜🦋9

Crazy Always on my mind Whiskey river On the road again With Waylon - Mamas don’t let your babies grow up to be cowboys With Merle - Pancho and Lefty With Highwaymen - Highwayma 💞💞

Lache Pas La Patate6

Funny How Time Slips Away

Earthangel 16

Got tickets to see Willie in Aug at Pine Knob in Clarkston Mi, can't wait

Robin Lee Field6

Love Willie Nelson! Happy Birthday Willie! I love his version of "Whiskey River" but then you have "Good Hearted Woman", "Crazy", "Blue Eyes Crying In The Rain", "On The Road Again", and so many more...

Moore or Less in Texas6

One of my favorite Willie songs! youtu.be/kPJQ23Lpejg?...

Chris⚖️Justice5

"Good Morning, America. How are ya?" City of New Orleans🎶 Willie Nelson✨ www.youtube.com/watch?v=CnDD...

Frozenborderline4

Time Of The Preacher Whiskey River Blue Eyes Crying In The Rain

“Radical Left Scum” 🧚🏽‍♀️🧚🏽4

I have always loved his version of the song Blue Eyes Crying in the Rain. youtu.be/JA644rSZX1A

HansKI3

Snoop Dogg - My Medicine (Official Music Video) ft. Willie Nelson youtu.be/fWCa3GvbNUE

akbright.bsky.social3

Roll Me Up and Smoke Me When I Die youtu.be/kn-AB78kvvE?...

bombaycrone.bsky.social2

1973 🎶 Whiskey River 🎶 2010 From the Essential Highwaymen album 🎶 Mama's Don't Let Your Babies Grow Up to be Cowboys🎶

TheIndependent2

Immigrant Eyes one of my most favorite songs.