Noted country singer, guitarist, and songwriter Willie Nelson celebrates his 91st birthday on April 29, 2024. Recognized for his contributions to country music, especially the outlaw country subgenre of music that developed in the late 1960s, Nelson continues to be a favorite of both library patrons and staff. If you’re interested in getting to know him, here’s the music, movies, and books we have available at AJPL:
Willie Nelson CDs:
Songs for Tsunami Relief Austin to South Asia
Willie Nelson Books:
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Energy Follows Thought: The Stories Behind My Songs
Me and Sister Bobbie: True Tales of the Family Band
Roll Me Up and Smoke Me When I Die: Musings from the Road
Sister, Brother, Family: An American Childhood in Music
Will the Circle be Unbroken: Country Music in America
CDs Featuring Willie Nelson:
Bob Dylan: The 30th Anniversary Concert Celebration
The Breeze: An Appreciation of JJ Cale
Brokeback Mountain: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
The Essential Merle Haggard: The Epic Years
Living for a Song a Tribute to Hank Cochran
Movie Music the Definitive Performances
NOW That’s What I Call Music! Outlaw Country
Restoration: Reimagining the Songs of Elton John and Bernie Taupin
The Songs of Jimmie Rodgers (A Tribute)
The Time-Life Treasury of Christmas: Evergreen
Movies Featuring Willie Nelson or His Songs:
Bob Dylan: The 30th Anniversary Concert Celebration