I was influenced a lot by those around me – there was a lot of singing that went on in the cotton fields.

Meaning of the quote

When Willie Nelson was growing up, he was surrounded by people who loved to sing, especially while they were working in the cotton fields. This music and singing that he heard all around him as a child had a big impact on him and influenced the kind of musician he would become later in life.

About Willie Nelson

Willie Nelson is an iconic American country singer, guitarist, and songwriter who was a key figure in the outlaw country subgenre. With critical and commercial successes like Shotgun Willie, Red Headed Stranger, and Stardust, he became one of the most recognized country music artists. Beyond music, Nelson has acted in films, co-authored books, and been involved in activism around biofuels and marijuana legalization.

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