Willie Nelson is not America. Willie Nelson is America.
I don’t have much to say other than two simple observations:
First, I hope he’s around for many more years.
Two, I’m glad he’s been around as long as he has.
What would our world be like without ever having had Willie Nelson in it?
A hell of a lot less cool, that’s for sure.
In tribute for his eight decades, here are eight personal favorites.
Yeah, he wrote this. Respect!
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