Paramount+ is going to release a new docuseries titled Willie Nelson & Family on December 21, 2023. This project will consist of four episodes and will showcase the life and career of legendary American country singer, guitarist, and songwriter, Willie Nelson.
Nelson became massively popular in the 1960s. Some of his most acclaimed albums are Shotgun Willie, Red Headed Stranger, Stardust, etc. Furthermore, he has acted in several movies, and written many books. He has also been very vocal about the legalization of marijuana.
According to a Paramount+ press release, the synopsis of Willie Nelson and Family reads,
“Exploring the extraordinary life of one of the world’s most talented music icons, WILLIE NELSON & FAMILY is the first and only authorized work about the groundbreaking, multi-hyphenate artist who is universally beloved by fans from all walks of life. Presented by MTV Entertainment Studios, in association with 101 Studios. Blackbird Presents Films and Sight Unseen, the four-part series delves into the unparalleled seven-decade career of Willie Nelson.”
It furthermore reads,
“Now 90, he has carved his rightful place among the greatest singer-songwriter and guitar players of all time, and underscores both his personal and professional highs and lows. At turns spiritual, dramatic and playful, the film spotlights the badass American outlaw cowboy who transcended his humble beginnings in small-town Abbott, Texas. He speaks volumes through his lyrics and melodies, philanthropy, marijuana advocacy and activism on behalf of the American farmer.”
Willie Nelson discography
Willie Nelson has released a whopping 100 studio albums so far. Out of the 100, 74 of them are solo albums while 26 of them were made by collaborating with other artists. Furthermore, he has 14 live albums, 51 compilation albums, and 41 video albums.
Willie Nelson was born on April 29, 1933, in Abbott, Texas. His parents were Ira Doyle Nelson and Myrle Marie.
