Home > The M.O. > Archives > 2008 > August > 27 > Entry
Your A-List: Best Celebrity with Local Ties
The man from Abbott, Texas, fortunately returned to the Lone Star State after a stint in Nashville as a songwriter and helped establish the Outlaw Cowboy scene here in the 1970s, acting as the unofficial reverend in the marriage of cowboys and hippies. Known almost as much at this point for his activism and philanthropy, Nelson will forever be known as one of the greatest songwriters in American history. With more albums, hits, awards, accolades and fans than any artist could ever dream of, Nelson is without a doubt truly deserving of the label of “legend.” There has never been one like him, and there will never be another. And, even as he celebrated his 75th birthday this year, Willie was to be found much of the year where he always is … on the road.
Check out our comprehensive package on Willie Nelson from earlier this year.
More links to Willie on Austin360:
- Willie, A to Z
- 75 days of Willie
- Photos: Willie’s 4th of July Picnic through the years
- On the road with Willie
Others receiving votes
- Matthew McConaughey, 15 percent
- Lance Armstrong, 12 percent
- Sandra Bullock, 12 percent
- Robert Rodriguez, 5 percent
- Luke Wilson, 4 percent
- Richard Linklater, 4 percent
- Dennis Quaid, 3 percent
- Dixie Chicks, 3 percent
- Andy Roddick, 2 percent
Write-ins: Ray Benson, Michael Dell, Mike Judge
Image of Matthew Odam and Willie Nelson courtesy of Odam family.
Permalink | Comments (1) | Post your comment Categories: Your A-List
Comments
Austinites love to be heard, and we're giving you a bullhorn. We just ask that you keep things civil. Leave out the personal attacks. Do not use profanity, ethnic or racial slurs, or take shots at anyone's sexual orientation or religion. If you can't be nice, we reserve the right to remove your material and ban users who violate our Visitor's agreement. Click here to report comment abuse.
By Austinist Tom
August 28, 2008 7:22 PM | Link to this
That’s not you - that child has hair.