Bobbie & Willie Nelson - Fort Worth Stockyards - Fort Worth, TX
N 32° 47.485 W 097° 20.890
14S E 654678 N 3629370
Brother and sister musicians Bobbie and Willie Nelson are honored with a star on the Texas Trail of Fame in the Fort Worth Stockyards, Fort Worth, TX.
Waymark Code: WMPB96
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 08/02/2015
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The Nelson's star is located on Rodeo Plaza, near the entrance to Billy Bob's Texas. The star says:
Texas Trail of Fame
Bobbie & Willie Nelson
Musicians
Fort Worth Stockyards
The Texas Trail of Fame website features depictions of both Nelsons, and these biographies:
Bobbie Nelson in her own right has written and produced many of Willie Nelson’s songs. She is an accomplished classical pianist. Her husband Bud Fletcher (Bud Fletcher and the Texans) headed a band in the early 1950’s in which Bobbie was the featured piano player…and little brother Willie was an unknown. (
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Willie Hugh Nelson was born on April 30, 1933, in Abbott, Texas. Nelson rose to prominence at the end of the 1960’s and contributed to the “outlaw country” sub-genre, which challenged the conservatism of Nashville. Nelson has written some of the most popular country songs of all time, including the hit song “Crazy. (
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About the Texas Trail of Fame: (
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The Texas Trail of Fame was established in 1997 to honor those who have made a significant contribution to our Western way of life. Throughout the walkways of the Fort Worth National Historic District, bronze inlaid markers have been placed in honor of their achievements. The desire of the Texas Trail of Fame is to inspire and educate visitors through the adventure of reflecting on these Westerner’s accomplishments. Trail Guides are available at the Stockyards Visitor's Information Center. So come on out to the Fort Worth Stockyards, grab a guide, and hit the trail!