WILLIE NELSON | 88

Willie Nelson may be 88 years old, but he remains to be one of the most recognized American icons. The critical and commercial success of his albums, Shotgun Willie was released in 1973, Red Headed Stranger, which was in cinemas in 1975, and Stardust, which started showing in 1978, made him one of the most known artists in country music. Aside from singing, he also ventured into acting, having 30 film credits under his belt, and even co-authored several books.

With his numerous contributions to the industry, his name was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 1993. He even received the Kennedy Center Honors in 1998 and was inducted to the National Agricultural Hall of Fame in 2011 for his labor in Farm Aid and help to fund farmers. It is always inspiring to see an influential person use his voice for the betterment of the world.