Willie Nelson

"When I was growing up, Nashville was the place to go if you had songs to sell and thought you had talent and wanted to tour and be on Grand Ole Opry [radio show]. It was the big deal back in those days to play the Grand Ole Opry. And you could travel around the world saying, "Hi, I'm Willie from the Grand Ole Opry"."

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Source: Interview with Woody Harrelson, www.interviewmagazine.com. May 12, 2015.

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Willie Nelson

Willie Nelson

Musician, Actor

Willie Nelson is a renowned American musician and activist, celebrated for his contributions to country music and his advocacy for social causes.

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