When looking over the career of Willie Nelson, it’s almost impossible to fully understand the singer’s contributions to country music. Throughout his time in the spotlight, Nelson released numerous albums and even appeared in over 30 films. First stepping on stage during the 1950s, Nelson continues to perform and entertain fans all over the world. But outside of the recording studio and Hollywood, Nelson also helped inspire countless singers and musicians. And recently, the icon decided to return to Austin City Limits for a special performance that included “Always on My Mind.
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First airing back in 1974, Austin City Limits released the pilot episode which featured none other than Nelson. Helping launch the program, 2025 marked the 50th anniversary of Austin City Limits. Marking a historic milestone for the show, Nelson decided to return to the stage for the celebration. And when it came to which songs he would sing, it seemed there was no better hit than “Always on My Mind.”
Thankfully, the performance from Nelson made its way online as fans gushed over the song and the singer. “A national treasure. Damn, we love you Willie.” One comment added, “Thank you for sharing. You will always be an legend.”
Willie Nelson Goes Into The Cookbook Business
Holding the spotlight for several decades, Nelson continues to expand his legacy as he released his latest album Last Leaf on the Tree just last year. But his legacy went far beyond just music as he teamed up with his wife, Annie D’Angelo, to write a cookbook surrounding cannabis.
For any fan of Nelson, they know the singer not only loved marijuana but spent decades speaking about its medical benefits. Discussing how the book came about, D’Angelo said, “Willie got pneumonia, and he couldn’t smoke because he had emphysema. But he has night terrors, and [marijuana] really helps. So I had to figure out how to make something that he could ingest. And then it started from there.”
Going beyond just helping write the book, Nelson revealed his favorite dish happened to be applewood-smoked bacon with a side of sweet potato hash and eggs.
