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

The blazing firefight that inspired Willie Nelson's 1973 hit "Shotgun Willie" and gave him his iconic nickname of the same title.

Austin City Limits celebrates its 50th anniversary with a new set of episodes featuring Norah Jones, Willie Nelson, and more.

The two Nelsons formed a special bond with former President Jimmy Carter, connecting over the statesman's love of music.

Former President Carter had ties to Austin, having formed a strong friendship with music icon Willie Nelson.

Willie Nelson visited the White House a few times and also shared the stage with Carter. "I remember him coming to a few shows, the first time I ever saw Secret Service was in Atlanta, Georgia at ...

Willie Nelson visited the White House a few times and also shared the stage with Carter. "I remember him coming to a few shows, the first time I ever saw Secret Service was in Atlanta, Georgia at ...

The world is our family because of the way he brought people ... This was further cemented by his friendships with Bob Dylan, Willie Nelson and the Allman Brothers, earning him the titled of ...

Carter taught his Sunday school class roughly twice a month to accommodate crowds that sometimes swelled to more than 500.