Welcome to another episode of Biscuits and Jam from Southern Living.

I'm Sid Evans, editor-in-chief of Southern Living magazine.

We've recorded these episodes as we've all sheltered at home,

and between passionate conversations about Southern food,

you'll also hear honest takes about how

these musicians have been dealing with the pandemic. Today's guest is a legend, pure

and simple. In fact, I think it's fair to say that he's the living embodiment of

country music. His influence has spread over decades and generations to every corner

of the globe and to his own children. Well, I've always, I've said this a bunch of times. There's

nothing like having your kids on stage with you, especially when they're good. Willie Nelson was

raised by his grandparents in Abbott, Texas, and he became infatuated with music,

both on the radio and at church, at an early age. After moving to Nashville in 1960, he was soon

writing songs that became massive hits for Patsy Klein, Roy Orbison, and Ray Price, among

others.

The 70s and 80s saw Willie cementing his place as one of the world's most beloved performers.

Since then, songs like On the Road Again have become synonymous with country country music so much so that it's hard to

imagine a world without it and even at the age of 87 no one is more ready to get back

on the road again than Willie Nelson. On the road again going places that I've never been seeing things that I may never see again,

I can't wait to get on the road again.

On top of 10 Grammy wins, over 52 career nominations,

Willie is on Rolling Stones' list of the 100 greatest singers of all time,

and has been honored by the Library of Congress for his contributions to popular music.

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