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Interesting Facts About Willie Nelson

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In a career that has encompassed performing, songwriting, acting and activism, there are so many highlights to consider when looking back at Willie Nelson's life. Here are 25 of our favorite things you might not know about the American icon.

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Willie Hugh Nelson was born April 29, 1933, in Abbott, Texas. Also born in Texas that same month were future TV stars Carol Burnett and Carolyn Jones (The Addams Family).

2. Because he was born close to midnight, some sources list Nelson's birth date as April 30.

3. Nelson's sister Bobbie, who played piano in his band until her death earlier this year, was two years older than him.

4. Nelson was raised by his grandparents, Alfred and Nancy Nelson, who both studied music courses through the mail from the Chicago Music Institute.

5. The first song Nelson ever learned was "Amazing Grace."

6. For his first-ever public performance, at 5 years old, Nelson recited a poem.

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8. Nelson wrote his first song at 7 years old.
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