Willie Nelson: Quick Facts

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Born	April 29, 1933 (age 93) • Texas
Founder	Farm Aid
Awards And Honors	Grammy Award (2023) • Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum (2023) • Grammy Award (2007) • Grammy Award (2002) • Kennedy Center Honors (1998) • Grammy Award (1982) • Grammy Award (1980) • Grammy Award (1978) • Grammy Award (1975)
Notable Works	“Always on My Mind” • “Let’s Face the Music and Dance” • “Red Headed Stranger” • “Stardust” • “To All the Girls...”