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Willie Nelson country singer, songwriter
Born: 4/30/1933
Birthplace: Abbott, Texas
Grammy Award-winning country singer and songwriter known for his spare style and for inventing with Waylon Jennings progressive or “outlaw” country music. His recordings include Yesterday's Wine (1969), “Always on My Mind” (1982) and Across the Borderline (1993). Nelson organizes Farm Aid concerts to raise money for American farmers.
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