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Willie Hugh Nelson (born April 29, 1933) is an American musician, actor, and activist. The critical success of the album Shotgun Willie (1973), combined with the critical and commercial success of Red Headed Stranger (1975) and Stardust (1978), made Nelson one of the most recognized artists in country music. He was one of the main figures of outlaw country, a subgenre of country music that developed in the late 1960s as a reaction to the conservative restrictions of the Nashville sound. Nelson has acted in over 30 films, co-authored several books, and has been involved in activism for the use of biofuels and the legalization of marijuana.

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Nelson performing on a Grand Ole Opry package show in 1965
Nelson performing on a Grand Ole Opry package show in 1965
Nelson, and his guitar "Trigger", performing at Cardiff on January 25, 2007
Nelson, and his guitar "Trigger", performing at Cardiff on January 25, 2007
Willie Nelson's guitar, Trigger, has been signed by several of Nelson's friends
Willie Nelson's guitar, Trigger, has been signed by several of Nelson's friends
Nelson and his son, Lukas performing in concert in 2012
Nelson and his son, Lukas performing in concert in 2012
In 2008, Nelson reopened the truck stop "Willie's Place" near Hillsboro, Texas.
In 2008, Nelson reopened the truck stop "Willie's Place" near Hillsboro, Texas.
The Willie Nelson boulevard in Austin, Texas
The Willie Nelson boulevard in Austin, Texas
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