Willie Nelson Has Two Birthdates — Here’s Why
on Apr 29, 2025
Today marks Willie Nelson’s 92nd birthday—sort of.
The legendary artist’s birth date, April 29th, 1933, has a unique twist. According to Willie Nelson, he celebrates his birthday twice a year, and here’s why.
Born in Abbott, Texas, to Myrle Marie and Ira Doyle Nelson, he was officially born on April 29, 1933, but his birth certificate lists his birth date as April 30th.
The singer states he was born before midnight on the 29th, yet due to the practices in 1933, he wasn’t recorded until the 30th. This discrepancy means fans might find conflicting information online, but Nelson isn’t confused.
He puts it, “I was born before midnight on the 29th, but it didn’t get registered in the county courthouse until the next day, the 30th. So it went out officially as the 30th. I just do both days.”
It seems Nelson enjoys celebrating both dates.
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So, what is the legendary singer up to these days?
Believe it or not, at 92 years old, Willie Nelson is still on tour.
As noted on Willie Nelson’s official website, he is “always On The Road Again”, referring to his 1980 hit.
Nelson’s current tour, the Outlaw Music Festival, runs throughout the summer and features artists like Bob Dylan, Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats, Billy Strings, Sierra Hull, and Lily Meola, among others.
His tour concludes on September 19th in East Troy, Wisconsin, after starting on May 13th in Phoenix, Arizona.
Tickets are available now, and you can check out one of Willie Nelson’s latest performances below.
