Willie Nelson | 86

Willie Hugh Nelson was born on April 29, 1933, in Abbott, Texas. He worked on his music career for more than a decade until 1972, when he achieved real success. Willie Nelson remains to be one of the most recognized American icons, even if he is now in his 80s. His albums, such as Shotgun Willie, Red Headed Stranger, and Stardust, were commercial successes. The rankings and certifications on various music charts prove this. These also made him one of the most beloved artists in country music and beyond.

Nelson has also ventured into acting and has investments in authoring several books. He was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 1993. In 2011, the artist was also inducted to the National Agricultural Hall of Fame for helping to fund the farmers and for his labor in Farm Aid.