But at the heart of what made him famous, outlaw country is still Willie Nelson’s claim to fame. This 2005 track comes from Willie Nelson’s iconic reggae-country crossover album. At the time ...

Willie Nelson is as known for his activism as his incredible, long-lived country music career. Here's how he made a difference.

Willie Nelson is getting some rest on doctor's orders. The country singer, 91, canceled his appearance at the Outlaw Music Festival Tour on Friday for health reasons, a statement shared on his ...

Living country legend Willie Nelson’s musical outlaw pals have mostly fallen like leaves from a tree – and loved ones fear he’ll soon be riding off into the sunset himself. The 91-year-old ...

Willie Nelson is a country music icon ... His brand of country – by then known as “Outlaw” – had become a sensation. Nelson would follow with LPs that revealed his versatility and wide ...

Country music is often viewed as conservative. Willie Nelson has a uniquely diverse audience, stemming from his liberal ...

Pushed forward by country legends like Willie Nelson, Johnny Cash, and Kris Kristofferson, outlaw country's roots can still be seen today, in artists whose sound is decidedly outside the mainstream.

Waylon Jennings, whose rebellious songs and brash attitude defined the outlaw movement in country music ... peacefully at his home in Arizona. Willie Nelson, left, and Waylon Jennings are shown ...

Despite his “outlaw” image, Nelson played football in school and later served in the Air Force. Further Reading: Top 10 Willie Nelson Songs 13 Country Stars Who Performed for Jimmy Carter ...