1993
Willie Hugh Nelson is born on April 30 in Abbott, Texas.
1943
Joins his first musical group John Raycjeck's Bohemian Polka Band.
1956
Records his first single "Lumberjack," it sells 3,000 copies.
1959
Sells the song "Family Bible" for a little more than $50, the song is a hit for Claude Gray.
1960
Moves to Nashville to work as a songwriter.
1961
Faron Young has a #1 hit with the Nelson penned tune "Hello Walls".
1970
Nashville home burns down, moves to Texas.
1973
Releases "Shotgun Willie" on Atlantic Records, a musical departure from his earlier pop oriented style.
1975
After signing with Columbia Records releases "Red Headed Stranger".
1976
"Wanted: The Outlaws" becomes the best selling country album in history.
1978
Releases "Stardust" a collection of pop standards.
1980
Stars in the movie HONEYSUCKLE ROSE.
1982
ALWAYS ON MY MIND goes quadruple-platinum.
1985
Starts Farmaid, an annual concert designed to provide assistances to farmers.
1990
Receives a bill from the IRS for $16.7 million in unpaid back taxes.
1993
Inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame.
