That Willie always has something new to say: a reason why you should grab yourself a pair of Willie Nelson tickets and get on down to see the Country music outlaw sing you a tune. Though he is in some ways considered a country music outlaw, his message always rings through his original music. So who's going to listen to a country music rebel? For starters: millions of fans worldwide.
The sensational songwriter found his niche it what has become known as “Outlaw country.” It's not as unruly as it sounds. It essentially refers to country music that does not conform to Nashville standards, Nashville being the birth of place and home of country music. Nelson's outlaw image was confirmed with the release of his album: Wanted: The Outlaws, which hit the stores in 1976. His songs began to top the charts and the man who defied Nashville became a household name among the wannabe rough riders of backcountry. He also teamed up with some other like-minded musicians in the 1980's, in a band known as the Highwaymen. Together with Johnny Cash, Kris Kristofferson and Waylon Jennings, Nelson crooned away to the tune of raw and rebellious country music. Even today, a pair of Willie Nelson tickets is considered a hot commodity. Pick up your very own Willie Nelson tickets at http://www.stubhub.com/willie-nelson-tickets.
Nelson has also dabbled in acting. He appeared in Half Baked, yes I'm sure you all can guess what the film is about, as a pot-smoking historian. Suddenly history class seems a lot more interesting with a stoned, bandana-wearing Willie standing at the chalkboard. He also appeared in Beerfest, as himself, looking for teammates to accompany him in a made-up world championship marijuana-smoking contest held in Amsterdam. He's also made appearances in Miami Vice, The Simpsons, King of the Hill and The Colbert Report.
Nelson is a man who consistently campaigns for all causes green and I don't only mean marijuana, but also for biofuel, a component that should help ease the strains on global warming. He has also raised money for several charities and has donated money to important causes, such as the Tsunami relief Austin to Asia. For many fans it is just another shining example of how Willie Nelson's heart is as big as his deep, crooning voice. He has always made a huge commitment to social causes and continues to inspire millions of fans from around the world.
The man is an American icon, his distinctive voice and folksy tunes are well known and well played in many iPods and CD players across the country. He is a husband, father, singer and activist who never seems to slow down despite all the things that are handed to him. His everlasting image will always be that of an aged, pot smoking, country singing hippie dude who almost always wears his hair in braids and a bandana on top of his head. He is a living legend in more ways than one. See him perform live, get your Willie Nelson tickets today and cheer on this rebel cowboy.