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A lot of country music is sad. I think most art comes out of poverty and hard times. It applies to music. Three chords and the truth - that’s what a country song is. There is a lot of heartache in the world.
Willie Nelson
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Willie Nelson
Age: 91
Born: 1933
Born: April 10
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