When it comes to country music, there are few singers who compare to the iconic Willie Nelson. Having been part of the music industry since the 1950s, Willie showcased his love for country music while nurturing an impressive career in both music and Hollywood. With songs like “Crazy”, “Hello Walls”, and “Funny How Time Slips Away”, many consider the singer to be the best in country music. But recently, the 91-year-old canceled a string of performances due to a mysterious illness. Focusing on his health, in true Willie fashion, the icon returned to the stage on July 4th with a special performance with his son Lukas Nelson.
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Over the last few weeks, country music has worried about Willie. Not having all the details surrounding his health scare, many wondered if the singer would recover. While enjoying his privacy, Willie’s team promised he would once again return to the stage. But after more cancelations, some thought the end of his career was near. But not wanting to miss celebrating Independence Day, Willie took the stage with his son to perform “Just Breathe.”
Fans rushed to the comments of the video to share their support. “My heart is full, look at them, god bless him and Lukas, beautiful,” one fan wrote. Another user echoed the sentiment, simply writing “beautiful” followed by a smiling crying emoji.
Willie Nelson Discusses Parenthood
Cruising through the song with ease, both Lukas and Willie showcased the raw talent that is engrained in the Nelson family. Online, fans gushed over the performance, writing, “I was & am so proud of you & how you sang through this & kept your eyes on Willie as well-One of the VERY BEST Sons on this EARTH- It’s so hard to tell who is the most Fortunate to have the OTHER!!!” Another person added, “Yes, this must be a very personal moment for them. All the love in between them. And you can’t help they are thinking: This might be one of the last time we do this together. And what a life to keep going from…”
Back in 2023, Willie discussed his legacy and even his children, telling PEOPLE, “We’ve got a couple of great kids. I am proud of them and all they’re doing on their own. It’s great to have your kids with you at any time, but if they’re on the stage singing with you and they’re good, that makes it even better.”
Not one for giving advice, Willie offered a different approach to parenting, “It’s better to show them rather than tell them. If they see your work ethic every day, then they realize, ‘Hey, maybe he knows what he’s doing.’”
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