Willie Nelson
Americana, alternative country, blues, country rock
"Nelson's music features a laid-back groove punctuated by sparse instrumentation that creates space for his storytelling to breathe while maintaining a steady pulse."
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Country Favorites-Willie Nelson Style
1966
Career Arc
Willie Nelson's discography from 1957 to 2025
Full discography
Willie Nelson's albums in order, from earliest releases to latest.
Albums ()
Workin' Man
2025
Oh What a Beautiful World
2025
Last Leaf on the Tree
2024
The Border
2024
Bluegrass
2023
I Don't Know a Thing About Love – The Songs of Harlan Howard
2023
A Beautiful Time
2022
The Willie Nelson Family
2021
That's Life
2021
First Rose of Spring
2020
Ride Me Back Home
2019
My Way
2018
Last Man Standing
2018
God's Problem Child
2017
Willie's Stash, Vol. 2: Willie Nelson and the Boys
2017
For The Good Times - A Tribute to Ray Price
2016
Summertime: Willie Nelson Sings Gershwin
2016
Django & Jimmie
2015
Band of Brothers
2014
Let's Face the Music and Dance
2013
To All the Girls
2013
Heroes
2012
Remember Me, Vol. 1
2011
Two Men with the Blues
2011
Here We Go Again: Celebrating the Genius of Ray Charles
2011
Country Music
2010
American Classic
2009
Willie and the Wheel
2009
Naked Willie
2009
Playlist: The Very Best of Willie Nelson
2008
Moment of Forever
2008
16 Biggest Hits, Volume II
2007
Songbird
2006
You Don't Know Me: The Songs of Cindy Walker
2006
Songs
2005
Countryman
2005
Songs for Tsunami Relief: Austin to South Asia
2005
It Always Will Be
2004
Nacogdoches
2004
The Essential Willie Nelson
2003
Crazy: The Demo Sessions
2003
Willie Nelson & Friends – Stars & Guitars
2002
The Great Divide
2002
All of Me – Live in Concert
2002
Rainbow Connection
2001
Milk Cow Blues
2000
Tales Out of Luck (Me and the Drummer)
2000
Good Ol' Country Singin'
2000
All the Songs I've Loved Before: 40 Unforgettable Songs
2000
Legend: The Best of Willie Nelson
2000
Night and Day
1999
Teatro
1998
16 Biggest Hits
1998
How Great Thou Art
1997
Spirit
1996
Willie Standard Time
1996
Super Hits, Volume 2
1995
Augusta
1995
Just One Love
1995
Super Hits
1994
Moonlight Becomes You
1994
Healing Hands of Time
1994
Six Hours at Pedernales
1994
Across the Borderline
1993
Any Old Arms Won't Do
1992
The IRS Tapes: Who'll Buy My Memories?
1991
Yours Always
1991
Born for Trouble
1990
A Horse Called Music
1989
What a Wonderful World
1988
Seashores of Old Mexico
1987
Island in the Sea
1987
Partners
1986
The Promiseland
1986
Love Songs
1986
Me & Paul
1985
Collector's Series
1985
Angel Eyes
1984
City of New Orleans
1984
Take It to the Limit
1983
Tougher Than Leather
1983
Pancho & Lefty
1983
Without a Song
1983
Always on My Mind
1982
In the Jailhouse Now
1982
The Hungry Years
1982
20 of the Best
1982
The Best of Willie Nelson
1982
Somewhere Over the Rainbow
1981
Greatest Hits (& Some That Will Be)
1981
Honeysuckle Rose – Music From The Original Soundtrack
1980
Family Bible
1980
Minstrel Man
1980
San Antonio Rose
1980
Always
1980
His Very Best
1980
The Electric Horseman – Music From The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
1979
Sings Kristofferson
1979
Pretty Paper
1979
Sweet Memories
1979
One for the Road
1979
Willie and Family Live
1978
Stardust
1978
Face of a Fighter
1978
There'll Be No Teardrops Tonight
1978
To Lefty from Willie
1977
Willie – Before His Time
1977
The Troublemaker
1976
The Sound in Your Mind
1976
Willie Nelson Live
1976
The Longhorn Jamboree Presents: Willie Nelson & His Friends
1976
Red Headed Stranger
1975
What Can You Do to Me Now
1975
Country Willie
1975
Phases and Stages
1974
Spotlight on Willie Nelson
1974
Shotgun Willie
1973
Country Winners
1973
The Best of Willie Nelson
1973
The Willie Way
1972
The Words Don't Fit the Picture
1972
Yesterday's Wine
1971
Willie Nelson & Family
1971
Both Sides Now
1970
Laying My Burdens Down
1970
Columbus Stockade Blues
1970
My Own Peculiar Way
1969
Good Times
1968
Texas in My Soul
1968
Make Way for Willie Nelson
1967
"The Party's Over" and Other Great Willie Nelson Songs
1967
Country Favorites-Willie Nelson Style
1966
Country Music Concert
1966
Country Willie – His Own Songs
1965
Here's Willie Nelson
1963
…And Then I Wrote
1962
Singles ()
Vote 'Em Out
2018
Roll Me Up and Smoke Me When I Die
2012
Beer for My Horses
2003
Mendocino County Line
2002
Ain't Necessarily So
1990
Nothing I Can Do About It Now
1989
There You Are
1989
Living in the Promiseland
1986
Forgiving You Was Easy
1985
Why Do I Have to Choose
1983
Little Old Fashioned Karma
1983
Reasons to Quit
1983
Last Thing I Needed First Thing This Morning
1982
Angel Flying Too Close to the Ground
1981
On the Road Again
1980
My Heroes Have Always Been Cowboys
1980
Blue Eyes Crying in the Rain
1975
Sweet Memories
1968
The Party's Over
1967
I Never Cared For You
1964
Wake Me When It's Over
1962
Touch Me
1962
The Part Where I Cry
1961
What a Way to Live
1960
No Place For Me
1957
Compilations ()
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Timeline
How their sound evolved over time
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Willie Nelson sound like?
Nelson's music features a laid-back groove punctuated by sparse instrumentation that creates space for his storytelling to breathe while maintaining a steady pulse. Rooted in blues and alternative country. Start with Red Headed Stranger.
What is the best Willie Nelson album to start with?
The best album to start with is "Red Headed Stranger" (1975). It's the most representative of what makes Willie Nelson worth hearing.
Who is Willie Nelson for?
If you're into blues and alternative country, Willie Nelson is worth your time. Nelson's music features a laid-back groove punctuated by sparse instrumentation that creates space for his storytelling to breathe while maintaining a steady pulse.
How many albums does Willie Nelson have?
Willie Nelson has 168 releases in their discography, including 136 albums.
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