Willie Nelson celebrates his 93rd birthday this year, and some fans might be surprised to learn that the "On the Road Again" singer actually has two birthdays.
Willie was born in 1933 in Abbott, Texas, a small town about 25 miles north of Waco. His actual birthday is April 29, but, because he was born so late at night, the country clerk wasn't able to record it. So, on paper, his birthday is April 30. Willie explained, "I was born before midnight on the 29th but it didn’t get registered in the county courthouse until the next day, the 30th. So, it went out officially as the 30th. So I just do both days."
In case you're wondering, Willie is showing no signs of slowing down. His 78th studio album, Dream Chaser, drops on May 29, and he has tour dates on the calendar throughout spring. Plus, he's bringing back his Outlaw Music Festival, plus the 4th of July Picnic in Austin, Texas.
With a storied career like Willie's, it's certainly worth a double celebration! We're looking forward to seeing what's next for the country icon.
Katie Bowlby is Digital Director at Country Living, where she covers pop culture news including country music, Yellowstone, and all things HGTV, plus gift guides and product reviews. She has been with Country Living for more than 11 years. Before that, she worked for Southern Living. The Indiana University grad also stitches up the cross-stitch pattern for every issue of the magazine.
