Nelson, Willie 1933–
Nelson, Willie 1933–
(The Red-Headed Stranger)
PERSONAL
Full name, Willie Hugh Nelson (some sources cite William Hugh Nelson); born April 30 (some sources cite April 29), 1933, in Abbott, TX; son of Ira D. (a pool hall owner and mechanic) and Myrle Nelson; married Martha Matthews (a waitress), c. 1951 (some sources cite 1950; divorced 1960); married Shirley Collie (a singer), c. 1961 (some sources cite 1963; divorced c. 1971); married Connie Koepke (a laboratory technician), c. 1971 (divorced 1988); married Ann-Marie "Annie" D'Angelo (a make-up artist), 1991; children: (first marriage) Lana, Susie, Billy (deceased); (third marriage) Paula Carlene, Amy Lee; (fourth marriage) Lucas Autry, Jacob Micah. Education: Attended Baylor University. Avocational Interests: Golf.
Addresses:
Contact—P.O. Box 91659, Austin, TX 78709-1659; c/o Willie Nelson Fan Club, P.O. Box 7104, Lancaster, PA 17604-7104. Agent—William Morris Agency, One William Morris Place, Beverly Hills, CA 90212. Manager—Mark Rothbaum and Associates, P.O. Box, 2689, Danbury, CT 06813. Publicist—Elaine Shock, Inc., 14260 Ventura Blvd., Suite 202, Sherman Oaks, CA 91423.
Career:
Songwriter, singer, guitarist, actor, and producer. Appeared in concerts and tours with his band, Willie Nelson and Family (which included his sister Bobbie Lee as a pianist), including performances at the Grand Ole Opry, Nashville, TN; performer in a band led by Bud Fletcher; performer with the group the John Raycjeck Bohemian Polka Band (some sources spell name John Raycheck); performer with the Larry Butler band, Houston, TX, beginning c. 1958; songwriter for Pamper Music, Nashville, TN, beginning c. 1960; performed as a bass guitar player with the Cherokee Cowboys (Ray Price band), Nashville, TN, 1960-62; Grand Ole Opry, Nashville, TN, regular member, 1964-69; member of the Highwaymen with Johnny Cash, Waylon Jennings, and Kris Kristofferson; toured with various performers, including Bob Dylan and with Merle Haggard and Ray Price. Pedernales Country Club and Recording Studio, founder. Worked as a disc jockey for various radio stations, including ones in Texas and Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Co-owner of the Austin City Limits studio and nightclub. Involved with the XM Satellite Radio station Willie's Place (XM 13). Founder of an annual picnic/ music festival in Dripping Springs, TX, beginning in the 1970s. Cocreator and performer at Farm Aid, a series of fund-raising concerts for American farmers, beginning 1985; also associated with other charitable and fund-raising causes. Appeared in advertisements. Cofounder of Willie Nelson's Biodiesel, a marketing company promoting the alternative truck fuel BioWillie; also associated with the Ben & Jerry's ice cream flavor Willie Nelson's Country Peach Cobbler. Worked as a salesperson, Sunday school teacher, pig farmer, and on cotton farms. Known as the Red-Headed Stranger. Military service: Served in the U.S. Air Force, c. 1950.
Awards, Honors:
Inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Association Hall of Fame, 1973; Grammy Award nomination, best country vocal—male, National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences, 1975, and American Music Award, country song, both 1976, for "Blue Eyes Crying in the Rain"; Country Music Association Award (with Waylon Jennings), best single, 1976, for "Good Hearted Woman"; Country Music Association Award (with Jennings, Tompall Glaser, and Jessi Coulter), best album, 1976, for Wanted: The Outlaws; Country Music Association Award (with Jennings), vocal duo of the year, 1976; Billboard Award, top album artist, 1976; Grammy Award, best country vocal—male, 1978, for "Georgia on My Mind"; Grammy Award (with Jennings), best country vocal—duo or group, 1978, for "Mamas Don't Let Your Babies Grow Up to Be Cowboys "; Academy of Country Music Award, entertainer of the year, 1979; Grammy Award, best country song, American Music Award, country single, and Academy Award nomination, best music, original song, all 1981, for "On the Road Again," from Honeysuckle Rose; American Music Award, country male artist, 1981; American Music awards, country album and pop/rock album, and Country Music Association Award, album, all 1982, for Always on My Mind; Country Music Association Award, single, 1982, and Grammy Award, best country vocal—male, 1983, for "Always on My Mind"; Country Music Association Award (with Merle Haggard), vocal duo of the year, 1983; American Music Award, country male artist, 1983; Academy of Country Music Award (with Julio Iglesias), 1984, for "To All the Girls I've Loved Before"; Country Music Association Award (with Iglesias), vocal duo of the year, 1984; American Music Award, country male video artist, 1984; Grammy Award, album of the year, 1985, for City of New Orleans; American Music Award, country single, 1985, for "Forgiving You Was Easy"; American Music Award, country video single, 1985, for "Highwayman "; American Music awards, country male artist, 1985 and 1986; Special Humanitarian Award, National Farmers Organization, 1986; American Music Award, special award, 1988; Golden Boot, 1988; Grammy Award, lifetime achievement, 1989; inducted into Country Music Hall of Fame, 1993; Bronze Wrangler (with others), fictional television drama, Western Heritage awards, 1997, for "Legend," an episode of Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman; Kennedy Center Honors, John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, 1998; named Texas entertainer of the century, Texas Monthly magazine, 1999; Lifetime Achievement Award, the Recording Academy, 2000; Grammy Award nomination (with others), best long form music video, 2001, for Willie Nelson at the Teatro; inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame, 2001; Grammy Award, country collaboration with vocals, 2002, and Academy of Country Music Award, 2003, both with Lee Ann Womack, for "Mendocino County Line"; Academy of Country Music Award (with Toby Keith), 2003, for "Beer for My Horses, Whiskey for My Men"; Grammy Award nomination (with Haggard and Keith), best country collaboration, 2005, for "Pancho and Lefty"; Grammy Award nomination, best male country performance, 2005, for "You Are My Flower," from The Unbroken Circle—The Musical Heritage of the Carter Family; Grammy Award nomination, best country album, 2007, for You Don't Know Me: The Songs of Cindy Walker; received other awards and nominations; earned several gold and platinum record certifications, Recording Industry Association of America.
CREDITS
Film Appearances:
Himself, A Poem Is a Naked Person (documentary), Flower Films, 1974.
Wendell Hixon (some sources spell name Wendell Hickson), The Electric Horseman (also known as Electric, Den lysende rytter, Den sjaelvlysande ryttaren, Der elektrische Reiter, Elektryczny jezdziec, El jinete electrico, Il cavaliere elettrico, Ilektrikos kavallaris, Le cavalier electrique, O cavaleiro electrico, and Valaistu ratsumies), Columbia, 1979.
Himself, Willie Nelson's 4th of July Celebration, Alston/Zanitsch International, 1979.
Voices, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer/United Artists, 1979.
Buck Bonham, Honeysuckle Rose (also known as On the Road Again), Warner Bros., 1980.
Okla, Thief (also known as Violent Streets), United Artists, 1981.
Title role, Barbarosa, Universal, 1982.
Himself, Hell's Angels Forever (documentary), RKR, 1983.
Doc Jenkins, Songwriter, TriStar, 1984.
Reverend Julian Shay, Red-Headed Stranger, Alive Film, 1987.
Walking after Midnight (documentary), Festival Films, 1988.
Willie Nelson, I'll Never Get Out of This World Alive (documentary), 1993.
Lawyer, Dust to Dust, 1994.
Himself, Big Country (concert film), Iwerks Entertainment, 1994.
Grandpa Lium, Starlight, Astral, 1996.
Billy "Catch" Pooler, Gone Fishin' (also known as Gone Fishing, A grande pescaria, Anem a pescar, Chi pesca trova, Der $100.000 Fisch, Der 100.000 $ Fisch—Zwei Freunde gehen baden, Dos chiflados en remojo, Kahjo kalareissu, and Peche party), Buena Vista, 1997.
Johnny Dean (some sources cite Johnny Green), Wag the Dog (also known as Bite the Bullet, Des hommes d'influence, Cortina de humo, Inscenarea, La cortina de humo, Manobras na casa branca, Mentiras que matan, Mera coincidencia, Pasji dnevi, Sesso & potere, Wag the Dog—haentae heiluttaa koiraa, and Wag the Dog—Wenn der Schwanz mit dem Hund wedelt), New Line Cinema, 1997.
Himself, Anthem (documentary), Zeitgeist Films, 1997.
Historian smoker, Half Baked, Universal, 1998.
Himself, Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me (also known as Austin Powers II, Austin Powers 2: It's Shagging Time, Austin Powers 2: The Spy Who Shagged Me, Austin Powers II: The Wrath of Khan, It's Shagging Time, and The Return of Dr. Evil), New Line Cinema, 1999.
Himself, Dill Scallion, The Asylum, 1999.
Merle Haggard: Live in Concert (documentary), 1999.
The Story of Darrell Royal (documentary), 1999.
Doc, Stardust, 2000.
Himself, Immaculate Funk, FBN Productions, 2000.
Samuel Hancock, The Journeyman, Dream, 2001.
Himself, Freedom Highway: Songs That Shaped a Century (documentary; also known as Freedom Highway), Filmove Studio Barrandov, 2001.
Himself, KiHo Alu-Keola Beamer (documentary), 2001.
Himself, Kinky Friedman: Proud to Be an Asshole from El Paso (documentary), 2001.
Himself, Last Party 2000 (documentary; also known as The Party's Over, Stolen Nation, and Last party 2000—La democratie americaine dans tours ses etats France), ID Distribution, 2001.
Himself, The Country Bears (also known as The Bears, Beary e os ursos campos, Beary—karhun suuri seikkailu, Die country Bears—Hier tobt der Baer, La grand aventura de Beary, and Les country bears), Buena Vista, 2002.
Himself, Hempsters: Plant the Seed (documentary), Sovran Films, 2003.
Narrator, The Last Link (documentary), 2003.
Joe Lurie, The Big Bounce, Warner Bros., 2004.
Himself, Antone's: Home of the Blues (documentary), Silver Star Entertainment Group, 2004.
Uncle Jesse, The Dukes of Hazzard, Warner Bros., 2005.
Himself, Be Here to Love Me: A Film about Townes Van Zandt (documentary), Palm Pictures, c. 2005.
Himself, Beerfest, Warner Bros., 2006.
Himself, Broken Bridges (also known as Angel from Montgomery and Untitled Toby Keith Project), Paramount Vantage, 2006.
Himself, It's Happiness: A Polka Documentary, Stun Productions, 2006.
Jimmy Riggs, The Boom Boom Room, Lions Gate Films, 2007.
Uncle Jesse, The Dukes of Hazzard: The Beginning (also known as The Dukes of Hazzard 2), Warner Home Video, 2007.
Will, Fighting with Anger, Do or Die Pictures, 2007.
Younger, Shoot Out of Luck, Ningun Films, 2007.
Blonde Ambition, Sony Pictures Entertainment/Millennium Films, 2007.
The Unforeseen (documentary), Sundance Institute, 2007.
Film Executive Producer:
Streetwise (documentary), Samuel Goldwyn/Angelika Films, 1985.
Fighting with Anger, Do or Die Pictures, 2007.
Shoot Out of Luck, Ningun Films, 2007.
Film Producer:
Red-Headed Stranger, Alive Film, 1987.
Big Country (concert film), Iwerks Entertainment, 1994.
Film Music and Song Performer:
Title song, The Electric Horseman (also known as Electric, Den lysende rytter, Den sjaelvlysande ryttaren, Der elektrische Reiter, Elektryczny jezdziec, El jinete electrico, Il cavaliere elettrico, Ilektrikos kavallaris, Le cavalier electrique, O cavaleiro electrico, and Valaistu ratsumies), Columbia, 1979.
Theme song "Welcome Home, Welcome Home," Welcome Home, Columbia/Rank, 1989.
Theme song "Good Ol' Boys," The Dukes of Hazzard, Warner Bros., 2005.
Performer of music and songs that have appeared in various films, television productions, stage productions, albums, videos, and other media.
Television Appearances; Series:
Host, The Legends of Country Music (also known as The Legends of Country Music, Second Series), The Nashville Network, beginning c. 1994.
Television Appearances; Miniseries:
Himself, America's Music: The Roots of Country (documentary), TBS, 1996.
Himself, VH1 Presents the '80s (documentary), VH1, 2001.
Himself, Get Up, Stand Up (documentary), 2003.
(In archive footage) Himself, CMT: 100 Greatest Music Videos, Country Music Television, 2004.
Television Appearances; Movies:
Red Loon, Coming out of the Ice, CBS, 1982.
Doc Holliday, Stagecoach, CBS, 1986.
General Jo Shelby, The Last Days of Frank and Jesse James, NBC, 1986.
Cross, Where the Hell's That Gold?!!? (also known as Dynamite and Gold), CBS, 1988.
John Henry Lee, Once upon a Texas Train (also known as Texas Guns), CBS, 1988.
Himself, Baja Oklahoma, HBO, 1988.
Billy Roy Barker, Pair of Aces, CBS, 1990.
Billy Roy Rodriguez, Another Pair of Aces: Three of a Kind, CBS, 1991.
Himself, Wild Texas Wind, NBC, 1991.
Himself, Big Dreams and Broken Hearts: The Dottie West Story, CBS, 1995.
Lee, Outlaw Justice, CBS, 1998.
Television Appearances; Specials:
Himself, "Mickey's 50," The Wonderful World of Disney (also known as Disneyland, Disneylandia, The Disney Sunday Movie, Disney's Wonderful World, The Magical World of Disney, Walt Disney, Walt Disney Presents, and Walt Disney's Wonderful World of Color), NBC, 1978.
Himself, Bob & Ray, Jane, Laraine & Gilda, NBC, 1979.
Himself, The Unbroken Circle: A Tribute to Mother Maybelle Carter, 1979.
Himself, The Barbara Walters Special (also known as Barbara Walters: Interviews of a Lifetime and The Barbara Walters Summer Special), ABC, 1982.
Bob Hope Special: Bob Hope's Pink Panther Thanksgiving Gala, NBC, 1982.
Country Comes Home, CBS, 1984.
Glen Campbell and Friends: The Silver Anniversary, HBO, 1984.
Johnny Cash: Christmas on the Road, CBS, 1984.
Himself, The Door Is Always Open, syndicated, 1985.
Himself, Joan Rivers and Friends Salute Heidi Abromowitz, Showtime, 1985.
Himself, We Are the World (also known as We Are the World: The Video Event), 1985.
Himself, The Winning Hand, 1985.
Himself, The Best of Farm Aid: An American Event, HBO, 1986.
Himself, "Irving Berlin's America," Great Performances, PBS, 1986.
Himself, Liberty Weekend, ABC, 1986.
Alabama … My Home's in Alabama, CBS, 1986.
The 60th Anniversary of the Grand Ole Opry, CBS, 1986.
Texas 150: A Celebration Special, ABC, 1986.
Himself, Farm Aid '87, 1987.
Himself, Willie Nelson's Picnic, syndicated, 1987.
Country Music Legends, PBS, 1987.
Don Johnson's "Heartbeat" (also known as Don Johnson's Music Video Feature "Heartbeat" and Heartbeat), HBO, 1987.
A Session with Chet Atkins, Certified Guitar Player, Cinemax, 1987.
Host, Willie Nelson, Texas Style, CBS, 1988.
Himself, An All Star Tribute to Woody Guthrie and Leadbelly, Showtime, 1988.
Himself, A Grand Night: The Performing Arts Salute Public Television, PBS, 1988.
Himself, Irving Berlin's 100th Birthday Celebration, CBS, 1988.
A Country Music Celebration: The 30th Anniversary of the Country Music Association, CBS, 1988.
Himself, Disney-MGM Studios Theme Park Grand Opening, ABC, 1989.
Himself, Grammy Living Legends, CBS, 1989.
Himself, Kenny, Dolly and Willie: Something inside So Strong, NBC, 1989.
Viva Miami! The Night of Super Sounds, CBS, 1989.
Host, Farm Aid IV, The Nashville Network, 1990.
Himself, In the Hank Williams Tradition, The Nashville Network, 1990.
TNN's All-Star Salute to Country Music, The Nashville Network, 1990.
Himself, Highwaymen Live!, Disney Channel, 1991.
Himself, Ray Charles: 50 Years in Music (also known as Ray Charles: 50 Years in Music, Uh-Huh!), Fox, 1991.
Celebrities Offstage, The Nashville Network, 1991.
Wrestlemania VII, pay-per-view, 1991.
Himself, Farm Aid V, The Nashville Network, 1992.
Himself, The Highwaymen, The Nashville Network, 1992.
Himself, Willie Nelson at the Swap Shop: A Live Album, The Nashville Network, 1992.
Columbia Records Celebrates the Music of Bob Dylan, pay-per-view, 1992.
Dangerous Game of Fame, syndicated, 1992.
MDA Jerry Lewis Telethon, syndicated, 1992.
Himself, The Bob Dylan 30th Anniversary Celebration (also known as Bob Dylan: 30th Anniversary Concert Celebration), PBS, 1993.
Himself, A Country Music Celebration, CBS, 1993.
Himself, A Day in the Life of Country Music, CBS, 1993.
Himself, Farm Aid VI, The Nashville Network, 1993.
Himself, Kris Kristofferson: His Life and Work, 1993.
Himself, Willie Nelson: The Big Six-0 (also known as Willie Nelson the Big Six-0: An All-Star Birthday Celebration), CBS, 1993.
Himself, Willie Nelson Salutes Texas, The Nashville Network, 1993.
Legend to Legend Night, ABC, 1993.
Narrator, Merle Haggard: An American Story, The Nashville Network, 1994.
Himself, Remembering Patsy Cline, Arts and Entertainment, 1994.
Himself, Sinatra Duets, CBS, 1994.
Himself, Willie Nelson: My Life, Arts and Entertainment, 1994.
(In archive footage) Himself, The World of Jim Henson, PBS, 1994.
Backstage with Tanya Tucker, The Nashville Network, 1994.
Coming and Going, PBS, 1994.
Himself, Farm Aid: 10th Anniversary Concert, The Nashville Network, 1995.
Himself, "Some Enchanted Evening: Celebrating Oscar Hammerstein II" (also known as "Celebrating Oscar Hammerstein II"), Great Performances, PBS, 1995.
Himself, We Are the World: A 10th Anniversary Tribute, Disney Channel, 1995.
An Evening of Country Greats: A Hall of Fame Celebration, The Nashville Network, 1995.
Kris Kristofferson: Songwriter, Disney Channel, 1995.
Himself, The Beach Boys: Nashville Sounds (also known as Beach Boys: Nashville Sounds (The Making of Stars and Stripes)), Disney Channel, 1996.
Himself, Farm Aid '96, The Nashville Network, 1996.
Grand Ole Opry 70th Anniversary, CBS, 1996.
Host, Farm Aid: Hope from the Heartland, The Nashville Network, 1997.
(In archive footage) Himself, Dolly Parton: She Ain't No Dumb Blonde, BBC, 1997.
Himself, Farm Aid '97, The Nashville Network, 1997.
Himself, The Life and Times of Willie Nelson, The Nashville Network, 1997.
Himself, TNN Live with Willie Nelson, The Nashville Network, 1997.
Himself, Willie Nelson: Down Home, PBS, 1997.
CMT Presents: The Kings Covers, Country Music Television, 1997.
Himself, Christopher Reeve: A Celebration of Hope, ABC, 1998.
Himself, Farm Aid '98, The Nashville Network, 1998.
Himself, Roger Miller Remembered, The Nashville Network, 1998.
Himself, TNN Live with Willie Nelson, The Nashville Network, 1998.
Roger Miller Remembered, The Nashville Network, 1998.
Host, Farm Aid '99, The Nashville Network, 1999.
Himself, An All-Star Tribute to Johnny Cash, TNT, 1999.
Himself, Asleep at the Wheel: The Making of "Ride with Bob" (also known as The Making of "Ride with Bob"), The Nashville Network, 1999.
Himself, In Dreams: The Roy Orbison Story, PBS, 1999.
Himself, Kris Kristofferson, Arts and Entertainment, 1999.
Himself, Merle Haggard: For the Record, Arts and Entertainment, 1999.
Himself, Ryman Country Homecoming, The Nashville Network, 1999.
Himself, Ryman Country Homecoming III, The Nashville Network, 1999.
Himself, Willie Nelson at the Teatro (also known as Willie Nelson's "Teatro"), Country Music Television, 1999.
Himself, Woodstock '99, MTV, 1999.
Himself, Farm Aid 2000, The Nashville Network, 2000.
Himself, Stand and Be Counted, The Learning Channel, 2000.
Himself, American Roots Music, PBS, 2001.
Himself, America: A Tribute to Heroes, multiple networks, 2001.
Himself, Crossover, Independent Film Channel, 2001.
Himself, Farm Aid 2001, Country Music Television, 2001.
Himself, Korean War Stories, PBS, 2001.
Himself, Nobel Peace Prize Concert, Arts and Entertainment, 2002.
Himself, Willie Nelson & Friends: Stars & Guitars, USA Network, 2002.
Himself, Willie Nelson: Still Is Still Moving, PBS, 2002.
Himself, Countdown to the American Music Awards, ABC, 2003.
Himself, Emmylou Harris: From a Deeper Well, BBC, 2003.
Himself, Willie Nelson & Friends: Live and Kickin', USA Network, 2003.
Himself, Apollo at 70: A Hot Night in Harlem, NBC, 2004.
Himself, CMA Music Festival, CBS, 2004.
(In archive footage) Himself, CMT: 40 Greatest Fashion Statements, Country Music Television, 2004.
Himself, Shock'n Y'all Super Bowl Party (also known as Toby Keith's "Shock'n Y'all Super Bowl Party"), Country Music Television, 2004.
Host, Willie Nelson & Friends: Outlaws & Angels, USA Network, 2004.
Himself, All We Are Saying, Showtime, 2005.
Himself, Celebrating the Man in Black: The Making of "Walk the Line," 2005.
(In archive footage) Himself, CMT: Class of 1975, Country Music Television, 2005.
Himself, CMT: 100 Greatest Duets Concert, Country Music Television, 2005.
(In archive footage) Himself, Grand Ole Opry's Vintage Classics, 2005.
Himself, Nick & Jessica's Tour of Duty, ABC, 2005.
Himself, Reel Comedy: The Dukes of Hazzard, Comedy Central, 2005.
(In archive footage) Himself, CMT: The Greatest—40 Greatest Albums, Country Music Television, 2006.
Himself, CMT Greatest Moments: Willie Nelson, Country Music Television, 2006.
Appeared in other programs.
Television Appearances; Awards Presentations:
The 53rd Annual Academy Awards, ABC, 1981.
The 17th Annual Country Music Association Awards, CBS, 1983.
The 18th Annual Country Music Association Awards, CBS, 1984.
The 19th Annual Country Music Association Awards, CBS, 1985.
Host, The 20th Annual Country Music Association Awards, CBS, 1986.
The 23rd Annual Academy of Country Music Awards, NBC, 1988.
The 16th Annual American Music Awards, ABC, 1989.
The 24th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards, NBC, 1989.
The 26th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards, NBC, 1991.
Presenter, The 18th Annual People's Choice Awards, CBS, 1992.
Presenter, The 34th Annual Grammy Awards, CBS, 1992.
The 27th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards, CBS, 1992.
The Academy of Country Music's Greatest Hits, 1993.
The 27th Annual Country Music Association Awards, NBC, 1993.
The 29th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards, NBC, 1994.
Music City News Country Songwriters Awards, The Nashville Network, 1995.
TNN Music City News Country Awards, The Nashville Network, 1995.
The 30th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards, NBC, 1995.
The 29th Annual Country Music Association Awards, CBS, 1995.
The Kennedy Center Honors: A Celebration of the Performing Arts (also known as The Kennedy Center Honors), CBS, 1998.
The 1999 Billboard Music Awards, Fox, 1999.
The 35th Annual CMA Awards, CBS, 2001.
CMT Flame Worthy Video Music Awards, Country Music Television, 2002.
The 30th Annual American Music Awards, ABC, 2003.
The 37th Annual CMA Awards, CBS, 2003.
The 38th Annual CMA Awards, CBS, 2003.
2003 Radio Music Awards, NBC, 2003.
The 39th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards, CBS, 2004.
CMT: Greatest Men 2005, Country Music Television, 2005.
The Kennedy Center Honors: A Celebration of the Performing Arts (also known as The 28th Annual Kennedy Center Honors: A Celebration of the Performing Arts), CBS, 2005.
(In archive footage) 40th Annual Country Music Association Awards, ABC, 2006.
Television Appearances; Episodic:
Musical guest, Saturday Night Live (also known as NBC's "Saturday Night," Saturday Night, Saturday Night Live '80, SNL, and SNL 25), NBC, 1977, 1987, 1993.
Himself, The Glen Campbell Music Show, 1982.
Himself, "The Showoff," Pryor's Place, CBS, 1984.
Himself, Hee Haw (also known as Country Corn), syndicated, 1985.
Old Texas Ranger, "El Viejo," Miami Vice (also known as Gold Coast and Miami Unworthiness), NBC, 1986.
Himself, Dolly, ABC, 1987.
Host, Saturday Night Live (also known as NBC's "Saturday Night," Saturday Night, Saturday Night Live '80, SNL, and SNL 25), NBC, 1987.
Himself, Sabado noche, Television Espanola (TVE, Spain), 1988.
The Texas Connection, The Nashville Network, 1990.
Himself, "Ray Charles: The Genius of Soul," American Masters, PBS, 1991.
Himself, "First Time Again," Delta, CBS, 1992.
Himself, The Howard Stern Interview (also known as The Howard Stern "Interview"), 1993.
Himself, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, NBC, 1993, 2002 (multiple episodes), 2005.
Himself, Howard Stern, 1995 (multiple episodes).
Marshal Elias Burch, "Legend," Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman, CBS, 1996.
Himself, The Rosie O'Donnell Show, syndicated, 1996.
Earl Dobbs, "Payback," Nash Bridges (also known as Bridges), CBS, 1997.
Voice of himself, "Hank's Got the Willies," King of the Hill (animated), Fox, 1997.
Himself, Willie Nelson: Going Home, Disney Channel, 1997.
Marshal Elias Burch, "Legend II: Vengeance," Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman, CBS, 1998.
Himself, "Gary Busey," The E! True Hollywood Story (also known as Gary Busey: The E! True Hollywood Story and THS), E! Entertainment Television, 1998.
Himself, "Johnny Cash," The E! True Hollywood Story (also known as Johnny Cash: The E! True Hollywood Story and THS), E! Entertainment Television, 1998.
Himself, "Johnny Cash & Willie Nelson," VH1 Storytellers, VH1, 1998.
Himself, "Willie Nelson," Behind the Music (also known as Behind the Music: Willie Nelson, BtM, and VH1's "Behind the Music"), VH1, 1998.
Himself, America's Most Wanted (also known as America's Most Wanted: America Fights Back and A.M.W.), Fox, 1998.
Himself, Austin City Limits, PBS, 1998, 2000.
Himself, Late Show with David Letterman (also known as The Late Show and Late Show Backstage), CBS, 1998, 2006.
Himself, "Bill Bixby," The E! True Hollywood Story (also known as Bill Bixby: The E! True Hollywood Story and THS), E! Entertainment Television, 1999.
Voice of himself, "Behind the Laughter," The Simpsons (animated), Fox, 2000.
Himself, A&E's "Live by Request" Starring Willie Nelson (also known as Live by Request and Live by Request: Willie Nelson), Arts and Entertainment, 2000.
Himself, "Kentucky Nightmare," Space Ghost Coast to Coast (live action and animated; also known as SGC2C), Cartoon Network, 2001.
Himself, "The Road to Rock 'n' Roll," Walk on By: The Story of Popular Song (also known as Popular Song: Soundtrack of the Century and The Story of Pop), BBC, Bravo, and ABC, 2001.
Himself, CMT Inside Fame: Willie Nelson, Country Music Television, 2001.
(In archive footage) Himself, Larry King Live, Cable News Network, 2001.
Himself, "Mr. Monk and the Red-Headed Stranger," Monk, USA Network, 2002.
Himself, "Sheryl Crow and Willie Nelson," CMT Crossroads, Country Music Television, 2002.
Himself, "Baffler Meal," Space Ghost Coast to Coast (live action and animated; also known as SGC2C), Cartoon Network, 2003.
Himself, Intimate Portrait: Dixie Chicks, Lifetime, 2003.
Himself at Farm Aid 2003, Soundstage, PBS, c. 2003.
Himself, CMT Got Me in with the Band, Country Music Television, 2004.
Himself, "Johnny Knoxville," Diary, MTV, 2005.
Himself, Real Time with Bill Maher, HBO, 2005.
(And in archive footage) Himself, CMT Insider, Country Music Television, multiple episodes in 2005 and 2006.
(In archive footage) Himself, "Best of CMT Crossroads," CMT Crossroads, Country Music Television, 2006.
Himself, "Mavericks: Honky Tonk Angels—The Women," Biography (also known as A&E Biography), Arts and Entertainment, 2006.
(In archive footage) Himself, "30 Mistakes in 30 Years," The Barbara Walters Special, ABC, 2006.
Himself, The Daily Show (also known as The Daily Show with Jon Stewart and The Daily Show with Jon Stewart Global Edition), Comedy Central, 2006.
Himself, "Home Grown," Now with Bill Moyers (also known as Now), PBS, 2007.
(In archive footage) Himself, The Colbert Report, Comedy Central, 2007.
Appeared in other programs, including CD Highway, PBS; Hot Country Nights; Memories: Grand Ole Opry Stars of the Fifties, The Nashville Network; and Nashville Star, USA Network.
Television Appearances; Pilots:
Himself, Austin City Limits, PBS, 1974.
Comedy Central (also known as Williams & Ree Comedy Central), The Nashville Network, c. 1991.
Television Executive Producer; Movies:
Stagecoach, CBS, 1986.
Pair of Aces, CBS, 1990.
Another Pair of Aces: Three of a Kind, CBS, 1991.
Television Song Performer; Movies:
Title song, Stagecoach, CBS, 1986.
Television Executive Producer; Specials:
The Best of Farm Aid: An American Event, HBO, 1986.
Willie Nelson's Picnic, syndicated, 1987.
Willie Nelson, Texas Style, CBS, 1988.
Farm Aid IV, The Nashville Network, 1990.
Farm Aid '96, The Nashville Network, 1996.
RECORDINGS
Albums:
Love & Pain, 1961.
… And Then I Wrote, Liberty, 1962, then 1995.
Here's Willie Nelson, Liberty, 1963.
One for the Road, 1963.
Country Willie: His Own Songs, RCA, 1965.
Country Favorites—Willie Nelson Style, RCA, 1966.
Country Music Concert—Willie Nelson (also known as Country Music Concert and Live Country Music Concert), RCA, 1966.
Hello Walls, Sunset, 1966, Pickwick, 1978.
Make Way for Willie Nelson, RCA, 1967.
The Party's Over (also known as The Party's Over and Other Great Willie Nelson Songs), RCA, 1967.
Good Ol' Country Singin', CAL, 1968.
Good Times, RCA, 1968.
Texas in My Soul, RCA, 1968.
My Own Peculiar Way, RCA, 1969.
Both Sides Now, RCA, 1970.
Columbus Stockade Blues, RCA/Camden, 1970.
Laying My Burdens Down, RCA, 1970.
Willie Nelson and Family, RCA, 1971.
Yesterday's Wine, RCA, 1971.
The Willie Way, RCA, 1972.
The Words Don't Fit the Pictures, RCA, 1972.
The Best of Willie Nelson, United Artists, 1973.
Country Winners (also known as Country Winners by Willie), RCA/Camden, 1973.
Shotgun Willie, Atlantic, 1973.
Phases and Stages, Atlantic, 1974.
Spotlight on Willie Nelson, Camden, 1974.
Country Willie, United Artists, 1975.
Famous Country, RCA, 1975.
Red-Headed Stranger, Columbia, 1975.
What Can You Do to Me Now, RCA, 1975.
Willie Nelson and His Friends, Plantation, 1975.
Columbus Stockade Blues and Other Favorites, Camden, 1976.
The Sound in Your Mind, Columbia, 1976.
(With others) Texas Country, United Artists, 1976.
(With Waylon Jennings, Tompall Glaser, and Jessi Colter) Wanted: The Outlaws, RCA, 1976.
(With others) Willie Nelson and His Friends, Plantation, 1976.
Willie Nelson Live, RCA, 1976.
The Troublemaker, Columbia, 1976, released with bonus tracks, Columbia, 2004.
Willie/Before His Time, RCA, 1977.
Willie Nelson-1961, Shotgun, 1977.
To Lefty from Willie, Columbia, 1977, expanded version, Legacy Recordings, 2003.
The Best of Willie Nelson, 1978.
Face of a Fighter, Lonestar, 1978.
(With Jennings) Waylon and Willie, RCA, 1978.
There'll Be No Teardrops Tonight, United Artists, 1978, Liberty, 1984.
Stardust, Columbia, 1978, 1980, released with bonus tracks, Legacy Recordings, 1999.
Willie and Family Live, Columbia, 1978, expanded version, Legacy Recordings, 2003.
(With others) The Electric Horseman (film soundtrack), Columbia, 1979.
Help Me Make It through the Night, Columbia, 1979.
(With Leon Russell) One for the Road, Columbia, 1979.
(With Russell) Pretty Paper, CBS, 1979.
Sweet Memories, RCA, 1979.
Willie Nelson Sings Kristofferson, Columbia, 1979.
(With the Nashville Brass) Danny Davis and Willie Nelson, RCA, 1980.
(With Danny Davis, Ray Price, and the Nashville Brass) Family Bible, Songbird, 1980.
Gospel Favorites, Universal Special Products, 1980.
Honeysuckle Rose (film soundtrack), Columbia, 1980.
Willie Nelson: Country Superstar, Candelite Music, 1980.
(With Ray Price) San Antonio Rose, Columbia, 1980, expanded version, Legacy Recordings, 2003.
The Minstrel Man, RCA, 1981.
Once More with Feeling, RCA, 1981.
Somewhere over the Rainbow, Columbia, 1981.
Willie Nelson's Greatest Hits, Columbia, 1981.
The Best of Willie, RCA, 1982.
(With Webb Pierce) In the Jailhouse Now, Columbia, 1982.
(With Kris Kristofferson, Dolly Parton, and Brenda Lee) Kris, Willie, Dolly and Brenda: The Winning Hand, Monument, 1982.
(With Roger Miller) Old Friends, Columbia, 1982.
Willie Nelson—The Ghost, Solid Gold Productions, 1982.
(With Jennings) WW II, RCA, 1982.
Always on My Mind, Columbia, 1982, released with bonus tracks, Legacy Recordings, 2003, released by Double Pleasure, 2005, and by Allegro, 2006.
Bandanna Land, HSRD, 1983.
On My Way, RCA, 1983.
(With Jennings) Take It to the Limit, Columbia, 1983.
Willie Nelson, 1983.
Without a Song, Columbia, 1983.
Tougher Than Leather, Columbia, 1983, released with bonus tracks, Legacy Recordings, 2003.
(With Merle Haggard) Pancho and Lefty, Columbia, c. 1983, Legacy Recordings, 2003.
(With Jackie King) Angel Eyes, Columbia, 1984.
City of New Orleans, Columbia, 1984.
Don't You Ever Get Tired of Hurting Me, RCA, 1984.
(With Kristofferson) Music from Songwriter (film soundtrack), Columbia, 1984.
Portrait in Music, Columbia, 1984.
Replay—Willie Nelson, Sierra Records, 1984.
(With Hank Snow) Brand on My Heart, Columbia, 1985.
Collector's Series, Columbia, 1985.
(With Faron Young) Funny How Time Slips Away, Columbia, 1985.
Half Nelson, CBS, 1985.
(With the Highwaymen [Johnny Cash, Jennings, and Kristofferson]) The Highwayman, Columbia, 1985.
(With Johnny Cash, Johnny Rodriguez, Kristofferson, and Jennings) Me and Paul, Columbia, 1985.
Mellow Moods of the Vintage Years, 82 Music Co., 1985.
Stardust (Classic Nelson), CBS, 1985.
Willie, RCA, 1985.
Willie Nelson, RCA, 1985.
Willie Nelson: A Portrait in Music, Premier Records, 1985.
Don Johnson, Heartbeat, Epic, 1986.
Partners, Columbia, 1986.
The Promiseland, Columbia (some sources cite CBS), 1986.
(With Bobbie Nelson) I'd Rather Have Jesus, Arrival, 1987.
Island in the Sea, Columbia (some sources cite CBS), 1987.
(With Haggard) Seashores of Old Mexico, Epic, 1987.
(With Haggard and George Jones) Walking the Line, Epic, 1987.
Various artists, Folkways: A Vision Shared—A Tribute to Woody Guthrie and Leadbelly, 1988.
What a Wonderful World, Columbia, 1988.
(With Haggard) The Best of Gospel, 1989.
A Horse Called Music, Columbia, 1989.
Born for Trouble, Columbia, 1990.
(With the Highwaymen) Highwayman II, Columbia, 1990.
Yours Always, CBS, 1990.
(With Jennings) Waylon and Willie: Clean Shirt, Epic, 1991.
(With others) Who'll Buy My Memories?: The IRS Tapes, Columbia, 1991.
Across the Borderline, Columbia, 1993.
(With others) Asleep at the Wheel: A Tribute to the Music of Bob Wills and the Texas Playboys, Liberty, 1993.
Starbox (compilation), 1993.
The Classic, Unreleased Collection, Rhino, 1994.
The Early Years, Scotti Bros., 1994.
Healing Hands of Time, Capitol, 1994.
Moonlight Becomes You, Justice Records, 1994.
Six Hours at Pedernales, Step One, 1994.
Super Hits, 1994.
Augusta, Sundown/Magnum, 1995.
Just One Love, Transatlantic, 1995.
Pancho, Lefty and Rudolph, Columbia, 1995.
Revolutions of Time: The Journey 1975-1993, Legacy Recordings, 1995.
(With the Highwaymen) The Road Goes On Forever, 1995.
Crying, St. Clair, 1996.
Golden Hits, ITC Masters, 1996.
Greatest Hits, BCI, 1996.
(With others) How Great Thou Art, Finer Arts, 1996.
In Concert, Excelsior, 1996.
Just One Love, Buddha, 1996.
(With Bonnie Nelson, Jody Payne, and Johnny Gamble) Spirit, Island, 1996.
(With Conway Twitty) Willie & Conway, King, 1996.
Willie Nelson, Vol. 1, BCI Eclipse, 1996.
Willie Nelson, Vol. 2, BCI Eclipse, 1996.
Willie Standard Time, Sony Music Special Products, 1996.
All of Me, Sony, 1997.
The Best of Willie Nelson, Camden, 1997.
Blame It on the Times, Park South Records, 1997.
Burning Memories, Beacon, 1997.
Christmas with Willie Nelson, Unison/Regency Records, 1997.
Classic Willie, BMG Special Products, 1997.
Hill Country Christmas, Finer Arts, 1997.
I Let My Mind Wander, Kingfisher Records, 1997.
Pure Country: Willie Nelson & Friends, Coyote, 1997.
To Lefty from Willie/Always on My Mind/Red-Headed Stranger, Legacy Recordings, 1997.
20 Golden Hits, Galaxy, 1997.
Broken Promises, Century, 1997, Proper Pairs, 2003, Pazzazz, 2005.
Always on My Mind & Other Big Hits Live, Country Stars, 1998.
Back 2 Back, Intercontinental, 1998.
(With Patsy Cline) Back to Back: Willie Nelson and Patsy Cline, Excelsior, 1998.
Best of Willie Nelson, Sony, 1998.
Country Willie, Mastertone, 1998.
Double Barrel Country: The Legends of Country Music, Madacy, 1998.
Great, Goldies, 1998.
Life's Railway to Heaven, Mercury, 1998.
Original Outlaws, BMG Special Products, 1998.
16 Biggest Hits, Legacy Recordings, 1998.
(With Emmylou Harris) Teatro, Island, 1998.
Whiskey River and Other Hits, Flashback Records, 1998.
Willie Nelson Live, Columbia River/Hallmark Recordings, 1998.
Things to Remember, Country Stars, 1998, Fruit Tree, 2005.
A&E Biography, Capitol Nashville, 1999.
Backtracks, Renaissance, 1999.
The Best of Willie Nelson, EMI-Capitol, 1999.
December Days, Laserlight, 1999.
The Great, Festival, 1999.
(With others) Night and Day, Pedernales/Free Falls Entertainment, 1999.
Old Friends/Funny How Time Slips Away, Koch, 1999.
On the Road Again, Columbia River Entertainment Group, 1999.
Red-Headed Stranger/To Lefty from Willie, Sony, 1999.
Singer, Songwriter (box set), Platinum Disc, 1999.
The Very Best of Willie Nelson, Legacy Recordings, 1999.
Willie Nelson, Classic World Productions, 1999.
(With Parton and Jennings) Willie Nelson, Dolly Parton & Waylon Jennings, Delta Records, 1999.
Building Heartaches, Laserlight, 1999, Fabulous, 2003.
Back to Back Hits, EMI-Capitol, 2000.
Classic Country, 2000.
Clean Shirt, Sony Music Special Products, 2000.
Columbus Stockade Blues/December Days, Delta, 2000.
Country Gold: A Step Beyond, Direct Source, 2000.
Country Legends Reunion, Legacy Entertainment, 2000.
Forever Gold, St. Clair, 2000.
The Gold Collection, Fine Tune, 2000.
Good Ol' Country Singin', RCA Camden Classics, 2000.
Good Old Country, St. Clair, 2000.
In the Jailhouse Now/Brand on My Heart, DCC Compact Classics, 2000.
Love Songs, Legacy Recordings, 2000.
Me and the Drummer (includes interactive CD), Lockdown, 2000.
Memories of Hank Williams, Sr., BSW Records, 2000.
(With others) Milk Cow Blues, Island, 2000.
Oh Boy Records Classics Presents: Willie Nelson, Oh Boy, 2000.
One Step Beyond, Starburst, 2000.
Outlaw Reunion, SRI, 2000.
Outlaws, SPA, 2000.
20 Golden Greats, Cleopatra, 2000.
Willie Nelson, Platinum Disc, 2000.
Willie Nelson, Vol. 1, Platinum Disc, 2000.
Willie Nelson, Vol. 2, Platinum Disc, 2000.
All the Songs I've Loved Before, Sony International, 2001.
Best of Willie Nelson, Vol. 2, Aim Trading Group, 2001.
Certified Hits, Capitol/EMI, 2001.
Classic Collections, Aim, 2001.
Country Stars & Stripes, Direct Source, 2001.
The Legends Collection: The Willie Nelson Collection, Dressed to Kill, 2001.
Midnight Country, Dressed to Kill, 2001.
On the Road Again, Columbia River Entertainment Group, 2001.
(With others) Rainbow Connection, Island, 2001.
Signature Series, Direct Source, 2001.
Tales Out of Luck, Import, 2001.
Willie Nelson, Direct Source, 2001.
Willie Nelson, St. Clair, 2001.
Absolutely the Best, Vol. 1, Fuel 2000 Records, 2002.
All of Me Live … in Concert, BCI Music, 2002.
Country Classics, Galaxy, 2002.
Country Favorites, BMG Special Products, 2002.
Country Willie, Time Music International, 2002.
(With others) The Great Divide, Lost Highway, 2002.
Fourteen Number One Hits, BCI Music, 2002.
Greatest Hits Live in Concert, BCI Music, 2002.
Heartaches, Prestige Elite, 2002.
The Heart of a Legend, Madacy, 2002.
His Very Best, Time Music International, 2002.
Home Is Where You're Happy, 2002.
Is There Something on Your Mind, Time, 2002.
Legends, BMG, 2002.
Love Songs, EMI, 2002.
Night Life, Time Music International, 2002.
On the Road Again, North Quest, 2002.
RCA Country Legends, RCA, 2002.
Stars & Guitars, Lost Highway, 2002.
The Collection: Stardust/One for the Road/Honeysuckle Rose, Legacy Recordings, 2002, released with bonus tracks, by Sony, 2004.
Box of Willie, K-Tel, 2003.
Country Legend, Direct Source, 2003.
Crazy: The Demo Sessions, Sugar Hill, 2003.
The Essential Willie Nelson, Legacy Recordings, 2003.
Greatest Hits, BMG/RCA Camden, 2003.
Greatest Hits (& Some That Will Be) (with bonus tracks), Legacy Recordings, 2003.
Honky Tonk Heroes, SPV, 2003.
I Just Don't Understand, Blumountain, 2003.
Keepsakes, Sony Special Products, 2003.
Legendary, 2003.
Platinum & Gold Collection, BMG Heritage, 2003.
Reunion—Can't Get the Hell Out of Texas, Bear Family, 2003.
(With Price) Run That by Me One More Time, Lost Highway, 2003.
Standard Time, Sony Special Products, 2003.
Ultimate Legends: Willie Nelson, 2003.
Willie & Johnny, SRI, 2003.
Willie Nelson and Friends: Live and Kickin', Lost Highway, 2003.
Anthology, Master Classics, 2004.
Country Legends, St. Clair, 2004.
End of Understanding, Fruit Tree, 2004.
Face of a Fighter, Synergy, 2004.
The Great Willie Nelson, Madacy, 2004.
Great Willie Nelson, Vol. 1, Madacy, 2004.
Great Willie Nelson, Vol. 2, Madacy, 2004.
(With others) It Always Will Be, Lost Highway, 2004.
Live at Billy Bob's Texas, Smith Music Group, 2004.
Live in Amsterdam (also known as Willie Nelson Live in Amsterdam), BCI, 2004.
Live in Concert: Back to Back, Brentwood, 2004.
Music Legends: The Best of Willie Live, BCI Music, 2004.
Night Life, Prism, 2004.
Old Five & Dimers Like Me/Super Hits, Sony, 2004.
On the Road Again (box set), Goldies, 2004.
On the Road Again, Laserlight, 2004.
Singin' with Willie, Raven, 2004.
Willie Nelson, Platinum Disc, 2004.
Willie Nelson & Friends: Outlaws & Angels (also known as Outlaws and Angels), Lost Highway, 2004.
Willie Nelson Christmas, Brentwood, 2004.
(With others) The Unbroken Circle—The Musical Heritage of the Carter Family, Dualtone Music Group, c. 2004.
Always: 20 Superb Songs, Prism Platinum, 2005.
America's Troubadour, American Legends, 2005.
The Best of Willie Nelson, Liquid 8, 2005.
The Best of Willie Nelson, St. Clair, 2005.
Blue Skies, Brentwood, 2005.
Classics by Willie Nelson, Curb, 2005.
The Collection: Vol. 2: Always on My Mind/To Lefty from Willie/Pancho and Lefty (cube version), Legacy Recordings, 2005.
Country Hit Parade, Direct Source, 2005.
Country Legend, Disky, 2005.
Country Legends, Direct Source, 2005.
Countryman, Lost Highway, 2005.
Covered by Willie, Sterling, 2005.
Crazy, CBuJ Ent., 2005.
Face of a Fighter, Pazzazz, 2005.
Favorites, St. Clair Entertainment Group, 2005.
The Ghost, Masked Weasel, 2005.
The Ghost, Pt. 2, Masked Weasel, 2005.
The Ghost, Pt. 3, Masked Weasel, 2005.
Last Letter, Pazzazz, 2005.
Legends: Willie Nelson, Direct Source, 2005.
(With others) Night and Day/Honky Tonk Heroes, SPV Import, 2005.
Songs, Lost Highway, 2005.
Songs for Tsunami Relief: Austin to South Asia, Lost Highway, 2005.
Songs to Remember, Legacy, 2005.
Willie Nelson: Blue Eyes Crying in the Rain/Willie & Friends/Crazy, Direct Source, 2005.
All American Country, Collectibles, 2006.
Always on My Mind: The Best of Willie Nelson, Prism Platinum, 2006.
Best of: The Ultimate Collection, Madacy, 2006.
Best of Willie Nelson, Platinum Disc, 2006.
Christmas Collection: 20th Century Masters, Hip-O, 2006.
The Collection, Madacy, 2006.
The Complete Atlantic Sessions, Atlantic/Rhino, 2006.
The Complete Ghost, Masked Weasel, 2006.
18 Greatest, Direct Source, 2006.
54 Songs: The Songwriter Sessions, DBK Works, 2006.
Forever Gold: Giant of Country, Creative Sounds, 2006.
The Great American Songbook, Columbia/Legacy, 2006.
Hall of Fame, Laserlight, 2006.
(With Larry Butler) Heavy Hank, NLT, 2006.
(With Roy Clark) An Introduction to Willie Nelson & Roy Clark, Varese Sarabande, 2006.
(With Jennings) Just a Couple of Outlaws, St. Clair, 2006.
Live from Austin, Texas, New West, 2006.
6 Top Ten Hits, Direct Source, 2006.
Songbird, Lost Highway, 2006.
Very Best of Willie Nelson, Mastersong, 2006.
Willie Nelson (two discs), Madacy, 2006.
Willie Nelson (three disc box set), Madacy, 2006.
You Don't Know Me: The Songs of Cindy Walker, Lost Highway, 2006.
(With Haggard and Price) Last of the Breed, Lost Highway, 2007.
Other albums include City of Dreams, Columbia; The Hungry Years, Plantation; It Could Have Been Tonight; Willie Nelson at the Swap Shop; and (with Conway Twitty) Gospel Beat. Appeared in other albums, including albums imported from other countries.
Singles:
"Lumberjack," 1956.
"No Place for Me," c. 1957.
(With Shirley Collie) "Touch Me," 1960.
(With Collie) "Willingly," 1960.
"Touch Me," Liberty, 1961.
"Healing Hands of Time," RCA Victor, 1964.
"Stay All Night (Stay a Little Longer)," 1973.
"Blue Eyes Crying in the Rain," Columbia, 1975.
(With Waylon Jennings) "Good Hearted Woman," RCA, c. 1975.
"If You've Got the Money, I've Got the Time," 1976.
"Remember Me," 1976.
"Uncloudy Day," 1976.
"I Love You a Thousand Ways," 1977.
(With Mary Kay Place) "Something to Brag About," 1977.
"Georgia on My Mind," c. 1977.
(With Jennings) "Mamas Don't Let Your Babies Grow Up to Be Cowboys," RCA, 1978.
"On the Road Again," 1980.
"Angel Flying Too Close to the Ground," 1981.
"Always on My Mind," Columbia, 1982.
(With Jennings) "Opportunity to Cry," Epic, 1983.
(With Julio Iglesias) "To All the Girls I've Loved Before," 1984.
(With Neil Young) "Are There Any More Real Cowboys?," 1985.
"Forgiving You Was Easy," Columbia, 1985.
(With the Highwaymen [Johnny Cash, Kris Kristofferson, and Jennings]) "Highwayman," Columbia, 1985.
(With USA for Africa) "We Are the World," 1985.
(With Sinead O'Connor) "Don't Give Up," 1993.
"Afraid," 1994.
"December Day," 1994.
"Peach Pickin' Time Down in Georgia," c. 1997.
"I Never Cared for You," 1998.
(With Lee Ann Womack) "Mendocino County Line," 2001.
(With Toby Keith) "Beer for My Horses, Whiskey for My Men," 2002.
(With Rob Thomas) "Maria (Shut Up and Kiss Me)," 2002.
"The Harder They Come," 2005.
(With Toots Hibbert) "I Am a Worried Man," 2005.
Jessica Simpson, "These Boots Are Made for Walkin'," 2005.
"You Don't Know Me," 2006.
Music Videos:
(With Julio Iglesias) "To All the Girls I've Loved Before," 1984.
(With the Highwaymen [Johnny Cash, Waylon Jennings, and Kris Kristofferson]) "Highwayman," 1985.
Neil Young, "Are There Any More Real Cowboys?," 1985.
(With Sinead O'Connor) "Don't Give Up," 1993.
"Afraid," 1994.
"December Day," 1994.
"Peach Pickin' Time Down in Georgia," c. 1997.
"I Never Cared for You," 1998.
(With Lee Ann Womack) "Mendocino County Line," 2001.
(With Toby Keith) "Beer for My Horses, Whiskey for My Men," c. 2002.
"The Harder They Come," 2005.
(With Toots Hibbert) "I Am a Worried Man," 2005.
Jessica Simpson, "These Boots Are Made for Walkin'," 2005.
"You Don't Know Me," 2006.
Album and Single Work:
Producer and musician on several recordings.
Videos:
Willie Nelson, Honeysuckle Rose, 1983.
Nelson and Kris Kristofferson, Music from Songwriter, 1984.
Don Johnson, Heartbeat, 1986.
A Vision Shared: A Tribute to Woody Guthrie and Leadbelly, 1988.
Nelson, Greatest Hits Live, Image, 1991.
Nelson, Willie Nelson, Vestron Video, 1992.
Nelson, Some Enchanted Evening, Hallmark, 1995.
Various artists, Tootsie's Orchid Lounge: Where the Music Began (also known as Tootsie's Orchid Lounge), Kultur Video, 1995.
Nelson, My Life, ABC Video, 1996.
Nelson, Big Six, CBS/Fox Video, 1998.
Nelson, Willie Nelson Special, Rhino, 1999.
Nelson, Willie Nelson at the Teatro (also known as Teatro), PolyGram Video, c. 1999.
Various artists, Johnny Cash: Half a Mile a Day, Image Entertainment, c. 2000.
Nelson, Live in Amsterdam (also known as Willie Nelson Live in Amsterdam), Image, 2001.
(In archive footage) Various artists, Country Legends, Mvd Visual, 2001.
The Outlaws, Music Video Distributors, 2001.
Waylon Jennings, Waylon: Renegade. Outlaw. Legend, White Star, 2002.
Nelson, Most Famous Hits: Live, Most Famous, 2002.
Nelson, One for the Road, Prism, 2002.
Nelson, Willie, Music Video Distributors, 2002.
Live at Perkins Palace, Classic Pictures, 2002.
Ringo Starr, Ringo Rama (short), Koch Vision, 2003.
(In archive footage) Dolly Parton and others, Dolly Parton & Friends on the Country Train (also known as Dolly Parton & Friends: I Will Always Love You), 2003.
Nelson, Anthology, Master Classics, 2004.
Nelson, Live and Kickin', Lost Highway/UMG, 2004.
Nelson, Live at Billy Bob's Texas, Smith Music Group, 2004.
Nelson and others, Willie Nelson and Friends: Outlaws and Angels, Eagle Vision USA, 2004.
Nelson and others, Willie Nelson Christmas, Brentwood, 2004.
(In archive footage) Various artists, Singing Songwriters, 2004.
Nelson, Willie Nelson: Songs for Tsunami Relief—From Austin to South Asia, Lost Highway, 2005.
Nelson, From Willie with Love, Immortal, 2006.
Nelson, Live from Austin, Texas, New West, 2006.
Nelson, Live in Concert, TBC, 2006.
Nelson, What a Wonderful World (also known as Willie Nelson: What a Wonderful World), Immortal, 2006.
Nelson and others, Rock the Night Away, Immortal, 2006.
(In archive footage) Kenny Rogers, Kenny Rogers: The Journey, 2006.
Appeared in other videos.
WRITINGS
Film Music:
Title song, The Electric Horseman (also known as Electric, Den lysende rytter, Den sjaelvlysande ryttaren, Der elektrische Reiter, Elektryczny jezdziec, El jinete electrico, Il cavaliere elettrico, Ilektrikos kavallaris, Le cavalier electrique, O cavaleiro electrico, and Valaistu ratsumies), Columbia, 1979.
(Including song "On the Road Again") Honeysuckle Rose (also known as On the Road Again), Warner Bros., 1980.
Red-Headed Stranger, Alive Film, 1987.
(With others) Walking after Midnight (documentary), Festival Films, 1988.
Theme song "Welcome Home, Welcome Home," Welcome Home, Columbia/Rank, 1989.
The Hottest State, Barracuda Films/Entertainment Farm, 2006.
Wrote music and songs that have appeared in various television productions, films, stage productions, albums, videos, video games, and other media.
Television Music; Series:
Trailer Court Justice, beginning c. 2006.
Television Music; Movies:
(With others) Stagecoach, CBS, 1986.
Songs, Baja Oklahoma, HBO, 1988.
Song "Hard Edge," Outlaw Justice, CBS, 1998.
Television Music; Specials:
Songs, The Winning Hand, 1985.
(With others) Songs, Willie Nelson, Texas Style, CBS, 1988.
Songs, Willie Nelson: Down Home, PBS, 1997.
Willie Nelson at the Teatro (also known as Willie Nelson's "Teatro"), Country Music Television, 1998.
Songs, Grand Ole Opry 75th: A Celebration, 2000.
Composed music that appeared in various television productions.
Teleplays; Specials:
Willie Nelson, Texas Style, CBS, 1988.
Albums:
Love & Pain, 1961.
… And Then I Wrote, Liberty, 1962, then 1995.
Here's Willie Nelson, Liberty, 1963.
One for the Road, 1963.
Country Willie: His Own Songs, RCA, 1965.
Country Favorites—Willie Nelson Style, RCA, 1966.
Country Music Concert—Willie Nelson (also known as Country Music Concert and Live Country Music Concert), RCA, 1966.
Hello Walls, Sunset, 1966, Pickwick, 1978.
Make Way for Willie Nelson, RCA, 1967.
The Party's Over (also known as The Party's Over and Other Great Willie Nelson Songs), RCA, 1967.
Good Ol' Country Singin', CAL, 1968.
Good Times, RCA, 1968.
Texas in My Soul, RCA, 1968.
My Own Peculiar Way, RCA, 1969.
Both Sides Now, RCA, 1970.
Columbus Stockade Blues, RCA/Camden, 1970.
(With others) Laying My Burdens Down, RCA, 1970.
Willie Nelson and Family, RCA, 1971.
Yesterday's Wine, RCA, 1971.
The Willie Way, RCA, 1972.
The Words Don't Fit the Pictures, RCA, 1972.
The Best of Willie Nelson, United Artists, 1973.
Country Winners (also known as Country Winners by Willie), RCA/Camden, 1973.
Shotgun Willie, Atlantic, 1973.
Phases and Stages, Atlantic, 1974.
Spotlight on Willie Nelson, Camden, 1974.
Country Willie, United Artists, 1975.
Famous Country, RCA, 1975.
Red-Headed Stranger, Columbia, 1975.
What Can You Do to Me Now, RCA, 1975.
Willie Nelson and His Friends, Plantation, 1975.
Columbus Stockade Blues and Other Favorites, Camden, 1976.
The Sound in Your Mind, Columbia, 1976.
(With others) Texas Country, United Artists, 1976.
(With Waylon Jennings, Tompall Glaser, and Jessi Colter) Wanted: The Outlaws, RCA, 1976.
(With others) Willie Nelson and His Friends, Plantation, 1976.
Willie Nelson Live, RCA, 1976.
The Troublemaker, Columbia, 1976, released with bonus tracks, Columbia, 2004.
Willie/Before His Time, RCA, 1977.
Willie Nelson-1961, Shotgun, 1977.
To Lefty from Willie, Columbia, 1977, expanded version, Legacy Recordings, 2003.
The Best of Willie Nelson, 1978.
Face of a Fighter, Lonestar, 1978.
(With Jennings) Waylon and Willie, RCA, 1978.
There'll Be No Teardrops Tonight, United Artists, 1978, Liberty, 1984.
Stardust, Columbia, 1978, 1980, released with bonus tracks, Legacy Recordings, 1999.
Willie and Family Live, Columbia, 1978, expanded version, Legacy Recordings, 2003.
(With others) The Electric Horseman (film soundtrack), Columbia, 1979.
Help Me Make It through the Night, Columbia, 1979.
(With Leon Russell) One for the Road, Columbia, 1979.
(With Russell) Pretty Paper, CBS, 1979.
Sweet Memories, RCA, 1979.
(With the Nashville Brass) Danny Davis and Willie Nelson, RCA, 1980.
(With Danny Davis, Ray Price, and the Nashville Brass) Family Bible, Songbird, 1980.
Honeysuckle Rose (film soundtrack), Columbia, 1980.
Willie Nelson: Country Superstar, Candelite Music, 1980.
(With Ray Price) San Antonio Rose, Columbia, 1980, expanded version, Legacy Recordings, 2003.
The Minstrel Man, RCA, 1981.
Once More with Feeling, RCA, 1981.
(With others) Somewhere over the Rainbow, Columbia, 1981.
Willie Nelson's Greatest Hits, Columbia, 1981.
The Best of Willie, RCA, 1982.
(With Webb Pierce) In the Jailhouse Now, Columbia, 1982.
(With Kris Kristofferson, Dolly Parton, and Brenda Lee) Kris, Willie, Dolly and Brenda: The Winning Hand, Monument, 1982.
(With Roger Miller) Old Friends, Columbia, 1982.
Willie Nelson—The Ghost, Solid Gold Productions, 1982.
(With Jennings) WW II, RCA, 1982.
(With others) Always on My Mind, Columbia, 1982, released with bonus tracks, Legacy Recordings, 2003, released by Double Pleasure, 2005, and by Allegro, 2006.
Bandanna Land, HSRD, 1983.
On My Way, RCA, 1983.
(With Jennings) Take It to the Limit, Columbia, 1983.
Willie Nelson, 1983.
Without a Song, Columbia, 1983.
Tougher Than Leather, Columbia, 1983, released with bonus tracks, Legacy Recordings, 2003.
(With Merle Haggard) Pancho and Lefty, Columbia, c. 1983, Legacy Recordings, 2003.
(With Jackie King) Angel Eyes, Columbia, 1984.
(With others) City of New Orleans, Columbia, 1984.
Don't You Ever Get Tired of Hurting Me, RCA, 1984.
(With Kristofferson) Music from Songwriter (film soundtrack), Columbia, 1984.
Portrait in Music, Columbia, 1984.
Replay—Willie Nelson, Sierra Records, 1984.
(With Hank Snow) Brand on My Heart, Columbia, 1985.
Collector's Series, Columbia, 1985.
(With Faron Young) Funny How Time Slips Away, Columbia, 1985.
Half Nelson, CBS, 1985.
(With the Highwaymen [Johnny Cash, Jennings, and Kristofferson]) The Highwayman, Columbia, 1985.
(With Johnny Cash, Johnny Rodriguez, Kristofferson, and Jennings) Me and Paul, Columbia, 1985.
Mellow Moods of the Vintage Years, 82 Music Co., 1985.
Willie, RCA, 1985.
Willie Nelson, RCA, 1985.
Willie Nelson: A Portrait in Music, Premier Records, 1985.
Partners, Columbia, 1986.
The Promiseland, Columbia (some sources cite CBS), 1986.
(With Bobbie Nelson) I'd Rather Have Jesus, Arrival, 1987.
Island in the Sea, Columbia (some sources cite CBS), 1987.
(With Haggard) Seashores of Old Mexico, Epic, 1987.
(With Haggard and George Jones) Walking the Line, Epic, 1987.
A Horse Called Music, Columbia, 1989.
Born for Trouble, Columbia, 1990.
(With the Highwaymen) Highwayman II, Columbia, 1990.
Yours Always, CBS, 1990.
(With Jennings) Waylon and Willie: Clean Shirt, Epic, 1991.
(With others) Who'll Buy My Memories?: The IRS Tapes, Columbia, 1991.
Across the Borderline, Columbia, 1993.
Starbox (compilation), 1993.
The Classic, Unreleased Collection, Rhino, 1994.
The Early Years, Scotti Bros., 1994.
Healing Hands of Time, Capitol, 1994.
Moonlight Becomes You, Justice Records, 1994.
Six Hours at Pedernales, Step One, 1994.
Super Hits, 1994.
Augusta, Sundown/Magnum, 1995.
Just One Love, Transatlantic, 1995.
Revolutions of Time: The Journey 1975-1993, Legacy Recordings, 1995.
(With the Highwaymen) The Road Goes On Forever, 1995.
Crying, St. Clair, 1996.
Golden Hits, ITC Masters, 1996.
Greatest Hits, BCI, 1996.
(With others) How Great Thou Art, Finer Arts, 1996.
In Concert, Excelsior, 1996.
Just One Love, Buddha, 1996.
(With others) Spirit, Island, 1996.
(With Conway Twitty) Willie & Conway, King, 1996.
Willie Nelson, Vol. 1, BCI Eclipse, 1996.
Willie Nelson, Vol. 2, BCI Eclipse, 1996.
Willie Standard Time, Sony Music Special Products, 1996.
All of Me, Sony, 1997.
The Best of Willie Nelson, Camden, 1997.
Blame It on the Times, Park South Records, 1997.
Burning Memories, Beacon, 1997.
Christmas with Willie Nelson, Unison/Regency Records, 1997.
Classic Willie, BMG Special Products, 1997.
Hill Country Christmas, Finer Arts, 1997.
I Let My Mind Wander, Kingfisher Records, 1997.
Pure Country: Willie Nelson & Friends, Coyote, 1997.
To Lefty from Willie/Always on My Mind/Red-Headed Stranger, Legacy Recordings, 1997.
20 Golden Hits, Galaxy, 1997.
Broken Promises, Century, 1997, Proper Pairs, 2003, Pazzazz, 2005.
Always on My Mind & Other Big Hits Live, Country Stars, 1998.
Back 2 Back, Intercontinental, 1998.
(With Patsy Cline) Back to Back: Willie Nelson and Patsy Cline, Excelsior, 1998.
Best of Willie Nelson, Sony, 1998.
Country Willie, Mastertone, 1998.
Double Barrel Country: The Legends of Country Music, Madacy, 1998.
Great, Goldies, 1998.
Life's Railway to Heaven, Mercury, 1998.
Original Outlaws, BMG Special Products, 1998.
16 Biggest Hits, Legacy Recordings, 1998.
(With Emmylou Harris) Teatro, Island, 1998.
Whiskey River and Other Hits, Flashback Records, 1998.
Willie Nelson Live, Columbia River/Hallmark Recordings, 1998.
Things to Remember, Country Stars, 1998, Fruit Tree, 2005.
A&E Biography, Capitol Nashville, 1999.
Backtracks, Renaissance, 1999.
The Best of Willie Nelson, EMI-Capitol, 1999.
December Days, Laserlight, 1999.
The Great, Festival, 1999.
(With others) Night and Day, Pedernales/Free Falls Entertainment, 1999.
Old Friends/Funny How Time Slips Away, Koch, 1999.
On the Road Again, Columbia River Entertainment Group, 1999.
Red-Headed Stranger/To Lefty from Willie, Sony, 1999.
Singer, Songwriter (box set), Platinum Disc, 1999.
The Very Best of Willie Nelson, Legacy Recordings, 1999.
Willie Nelson, Classic World Productions, 1999.
(With Parton and Jennings) Willie Nelson, Dolly Parton & Waylon Jennings, Delta Records, 1999.
Building Heartaches, Laserlight, 1999, Fabulous, 2003.
Back to Back Hits, EMI-Capitol, 2000.
Classic Country, 2000.
Clean Shirt, Sony Music Special Products, 2000.
Columbus Stockade Blues/December Days, Delta, 2000.
Country Gold: A Step Beyond, Direct Source, 2000.
Country Legends Reunion, Legacy Entertainment, 2000.
Forever Gold, St. Clair, 2000.
The Gold Collection, Fine Tune, 2000.
Good Ol' Country Singin', RCA Camden Classics, 2000.
Good Old Country, St. Clair, 2000.
In the Jailhouse Now/Brand on My Heart, DCC Compact Classics, 2000.
Love Songs, Legacy Recordings, 2000.
Me and the Drummer (includes interactive CD), Lockdown, 2000.
(With others) Milk Cow Blues, Island, 2000.
Oh Boy Records Classics Presents: Willie Nelson, Oh Boy, 2000.
One Step Beyond, Starburst, 2000.
Outlaw Reunion, SRI, 2000.
Outlaws, SPA, 2000.
20 Golden Greats, Cleopatra, 2000.
Willie Nelson, Platinum Disc, 2000.
Willie Nelson, Vol. 1, Platinum Disc, 2000.
Willie Nelson, Vol. 2, Platinum Disc, 2000.
All the Songs I've Loved Before, Sony International, 2001.
Best of Willie Nelson, Vol. 2, Aim Trading Group, 2001.
Certified Hits, Capitol/EMI, 2001.
Classic Collections, Aim, 2001.
Country Stars & Stripes, Direct Source, 2001.
The Legends Collection: The Willie Nelson Collection, Dressed to Kill, 2001.
Midnight Country, Dressed to Kill, 2001.
On the Road Again, Columbia River Entertainment Group, 2001.
(With others) Rainbow Connection, Island, 2001.
Signature Series, Direct Source, 2001.
Tales Out of Luck, Import, 2001.
Willie Nelson, Direct Source, 2001.
Willie Nelson, St. Clair, 2001.
Absolutely the Best, Vol. 1, Fuel 2000 Records, 2002.
All of Me Live … in Concert, BCI Music, 2002.
Country Classics, Galaxy, 2002.
Country Favorites, BMG Special Products, 2002.
Country Willie, Time Music International, 2002.
(With others) The Great Divide, Lost Highway, 2002.
Fourteen Number One Hits, BCI Music, 2002.
Greatest Hits Live in Concert, BCI Music, 2002.
Heartaches, Prestige Elite, 2002.
The Heart of a Legend, Madacy, 2002.
His Very Best, Time Music International, 2002.
Home Is Where You're Happy, 2002.
Is There Something on Your Mind, Time, 2002.
Legends, BMG, 2002.
Love Songs, EMI, 2002.
Night Life, Time Music International, 2002.
On the Road Again, North Quest, 2002.
RCA Country Legends, RCA, 2002.
Stars & Guitars, Lost Highway, 2002.
The Collection: Stardust/One for the Road/Honeysuckle Rose, Legacy Recordings, 2002, released with bonus tracks, by Sony, 2004.
Box of Willie, K-Tel, 2003.
Country Legend, Direct Source, 2003.
Crazy: The Demo Sessions, Sugar Hill, 2003.
The Essential Willie Nelson, Legacy Recordings, 2003.
Greatest Hits, BMG/RCA Camden, 2003.
Greatest Hits (& Some That Will Be) (with bonus tracks), Legacy Recordings, 2003.
Honky Tonk Heroes, SPV, 2003.
I Just Don't Understand, Blumountain, 2003.
Keepsakes, Sony Special Products, 2003.
Legendary, 2003.
Platinum & Gold Collection, BMG Heritage, 2003.
Reunion—Can't Get the Hell Out of Texas, Bear Family, 2003.
(With Ray Price) Run That by Me One More Time, Lost Highway, 2003.
Standard Time, Sony Special Products, 2003.
Ultimate Legends: Willie Nelson, 2003.
Willie & Johnny, SRI, 2003.
Willie Nelson and Friends: Live and Kickin', Lost Highway, 2003.
Anthology, Master Classics, 2004.
Country Legends, St. Clair, 2004.
End of Understanding, Fruit Tree, 2004.
Face of a Fighter, Synergy, 2004.
The Great Willie Nelson, Madacy, 2004.
Great Willie Nelson, Vol. 1, Madacy, 2004.
Great Willie Nelson, Vol. 2, Madacy, 2004.
(With others) It Always Will Be, Lost Highway, 2004.
Live at Billy Bob's Texas, Smith Music Group, 2004.
Live in Amsterdam (also known as Willie Nelson Live in Amsterdam), BCI, 2004.
Live in Concert: Back to Back, Brentwood, 2004.
Music Legends: The Best of Willie Live, BCI Music, 2004.
Night Life, Prism, 2004.
Old Five & Dimers Like Me/Super Hits, Sony, 2004.
On the Road Again (box set), Goldies, 2004.
On the Road Again, Laserlight, 2004.
Singin' with Willie, Raven, 2004.
Willie Nelson, Platinum Disc, 2004.
Willie Nelson & Friends: Outlaws & Angels (also known as Outlaws and Angels), Lost Highway, 2004.
Willie Nelson Christmas, Brentwood, 2004.
Always: 20 Superb Songs, Prism Platinum, 2005.
America's Troubadour, American Legends, 2005.
The Best of Willie Nelson, Liquid 8, 2005.
The Best of Willie Nelson, St. Clair, 2005.
Blue Skies, Brentwood, 2005.
Classics by Willie Nelson, Curb, 2005.
The Collection: Vol. 2: Always on My Mind/To Lefty from Willie/Pancho and Lefty (cube version), Legacy Recordings, 2005.
Country Hit Parade, Direct Source, 2005.
Country Legend, Disky, 2005.
Country Legends, Direct Source, 2005.
Countryman, Lost Highway, 2005.
Crazy, CBuJ Ent., 2005.
Face of a Fighter, Pazzazz, 2005.
Favorites, St. Clair Entertainment Group, 2005.
The Ghost, Masked Weasel, 2005.
The Ghost, Pt. 2, Masked Weasel, 2005.
The Ghost, Pt. 3, Masked Weasel, 2005.
Last Letter, Pazzazz, 2005.
Legends: Willie Nelson, Direct Source, 2005.
(With others) Night and Day/Honky Tonk Heroes, SPV Import, 2005.
Songs, Lost Highway, 2005.
Songs for Tsunami Relief: Austin to South Asia, Lost Highway, 2005.
Songs to Remember, Legacy, 2005.
Willie Nelson: Blue Eyes Crying in the Rain/Willie & Friends/Crazy, Direct Source, 2005.
All American Country, Collectibles, 2006.
Always on My Mind: The Best of Willie Nelson, Prism Platinum, 2006.
Best of: The Ultimate Collection, Madacy, 2006.
Best of Willie Nelson, Platinum Disc, 2006.
The Collection, Madacy, 2006.
The Complete Atlantic Sessions, Atlantic/Rhino, 2006.
The Complete Ghost, Masked Weasel, 2006.
18 Greatest, Direct Source, 2006.
54 Songs: The Songwriter Sessions, DBK Works, 2006.
Forever Gold: Giant of Country, Creative Sounds, 2006.
Hall of Fame, Laserlight, 2006.
(With Roy Clark) An Introduction to Willie Nelson & Roy Clark, Varese Sarabande, 2006.
(With Jennings) Just a Couple of Outlaws, St. Clair, 2006.
Live from Austin, Texas, New West, 2006.
6 Top Ten Hits, Direct Source, 2006.
Songbird, Lost Highway, 2006.
Very Best of Willie Nelson, Mastersong, 2006.
Willie Nelson (two discs), Madacy, 2006.
Willie Nelson (three disc box set), Madacy, 2006.
(With Haggard and Price) Last of the Breed, Lost Highway, 2007.
Other albums include City of Dreams, Columbia; The Hungry Years, Plantation; It Could Have Been Tonight; Willie Nelson at the Swap Shop; and (with Conway Twitty) Gospel Beat. Wrote material appearing on other albums, including albums imported from other countries.
Singles:
"No Place for Me," c. 1957.
(With Shirley Collie) "Touch Me," 1960.
(With Collie) "Willingly," 1960.
"Touch Me," Liberty, 1961.
"Healing Hands of Time," RCA Victor, 1964.
"Blue Eyes Crying in the Rain," Columbia, 1975.
(With Waylon Jennings) "Good Hearted Woman," RCA, c. 1975.
"If You've Got the Money, I've Got the Time," 1976.
"Remember Me," 1976.
"Uncloudy Day," 1976.
"I Love You a Thousand Ways," 1977.
(With Mary Kay Place) "Something to Brag About," 1977.
(With Jennings) "Mamas Don't Let Your Babies Grow Up to Be Cowboys," RCA, 1978.
"On the Road Again," 1980.
"Angel Flying Too Close to the Ground," 1981.
(With Jennings) "Opportunity to Cry," Epic, 1983.
(With Julio Iglesias) "To All the Girls I've Loved Before," 1984.
"Forgiving You Was Easy," Columbia, 1985.
(With the Highwaymen [Johnny Cash, Kris Kristofferson, and Jennings]) "Highwayman," Columbia, 1985.
(With Sinead O'Connor) "Don't Give Up," 1993.
"Afraid," 1994.
"December Day," 1994.
"I Never Cared for You," 1998.
(With Lee Ann Womack) "Mendocino County Line," 2001.
(With Toby Keith) "Beer for My Horses, Whiskey for My Men," 2002.
(With Rob Thomas) "Maria (Shut Up and Kiss Me)," 2002.
"The Harder They Come," 2005.
(With Toots Hibbert) "I Am a Worried Man," 2005.
Songs:
Various artists, "Night Life," several versions, beginning c. 1950.
Claude Gray, "Family Bible," c. 1960.
Ralph Emery, "Hello Fool," Liberty, 1961.
Faron Young, "Hello Walls," Capitol, 1961, and other versions.
(With Faron Young) Young, "Three Days," Capitol, 1961.
Patsy Cline, "Crazy," Decca, 1961, and other versions.
Various artists, "Funny How Time Slips Away" (also known as "Funny"), several versions, beginning c. 1964.
Ray Price, "I'm Still Not Over You," Decca, 1967.
(With Merle Haggard and Freddy Powers) Haggard, "A Place to Fall Apart," Epic, 1985.
Wrote several other songs, including "Pretend I Never Happened" and "She's Gone."
Video Music:
Willie Nelson, Honeysuckle Rose, 1983.
Nelson and Kris Kristofferson, Music from Songwriter, 1984.
Nelson, Greatest Hits Live, Image, 1991.
Nelson, Willie Nelson, Vestron Video, 1992.
Nelson, Some Enchanted Evening, Hallmark, 1995.
Nelson, My Life, ABC Video, 1996.
Nelson, Big Six, CBS/Fox Video, 1998.
Nelson, Willie Nelson Special, Rhino, 1999.
Nelson, Willie Nelson at the Teatro (also known as Teatro), PolyGram Video, c. 1999.
Nelson, Live in Amsterdam (also known as Willie Nelson Live in Amsterdam), Image, 2001.
(In archive footage) Various artists, Country Legends, Mvd Visual, 2001.
The Outlaws, Music Video Distributors, 2001.
(With others) Waylon Jennings, Waylon: Renegade. Outlaw. Legend, White Star, 2002.
Nelson, Most Famous Hits: Live, Most Famous, 2002.
Nelson, One for the Road, Prism, 2002.
Nelson, Willie, Music Video Distributors, 2002.
Live at Perkins Palace, Classic Pictures, 2002.
Nelson, Anthology, Master Classics, 2004.
Nelson, Live and Kickin', Lost Highway/UMG, 2004.
Nelson, Live at Billy Bob's Texas, Smith Music Group, 2004.
(With others) Nelson and others, Willie Nelson and Friends: Outlaws and Angels, Eagle Vision USA, 2004.
(With others) Various artists, Singing Songwriters, 2004.
Nelson, Willie Nelson: Songs for Tsunami Relief—From Austin to South Asia, Lost Highway, 2005.
Nelson, From Willie with Love, Immortal, 2006.
Nelson, Live from Austin, Texas, New West, 2006.
Nelson, Live in Concert, TBC, 2006.
(With others) Nelson, What a Wonderful World (also known as Willie Nelson: What a Wonderful World), Immortal, 2006.
(With others) Nelson and others, Rock the Night Away, Immortal, 2006.
Wrote music that appeared in videos and other recordings.
Nonfiction:
(With Bud Shrake) Willie: An Autobiography (also known as I Didn't Come Here and I Ain't Leading), Simon & Schuster, 1988, published as Willie, Cooper Square Press, 2000.
The Facts of Life and Other Dirty Jokes, Random House, 2002.
(With Turk Pipkin) The Tao of Willie: A Guide to the Happiness in Your Heart, Gotham, 2006.
Songbooks:
Willie Nelson: Lyrics, 1957-1994, St. Martin's Press, 1995.
As a child, wrote songs and included them in a book he called Songs of Willie Nelson. Also wrote poetry.
OTHER SOURCES
Books:
Contemporary Musicians, Volume 1, Gale, 1989.
Encyclopedia of World Biography Supplement, Volume 25, Thomson Gale, 2005.
Gaillard, Frye, Watermelon Wine: The Spirit of Country Music, St. Martin's Press, 1978.
Newsmakers 1993, issue 4, Gale, 1993.
Thomson, Graeme, Willie Nelson: The Outlaw, introduction by Keith Richards, Virgin Books, 2006.
Periodicals:
Entertainment Weekly, September 18, 1998, pp. 46-49.
Independent, April 7, 2005.
TV Guide, September 28, 2002, p. 5; May 24, 2003, pp. 20-22.
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