Posted on 04/27/2014 11:12:38 AM PDT by 1rudeboy
Willie Nelson may be the ultimate hippie. But he's a love child with some kick.
The country star, who turns 81 on Tuesday, will receive the high honor in martial arts of a fifth-degree black belt, reports People.
Nelson will receive his recognition in a ceremony on Monday in Austin, Texas, for the modern Korean martial art of Gong Kwon Yu Sul.
The "Always on My Mind" singer reportedly began his practice decades ago when he first arrived in Nashville. Martial arts have since been a constant in his life.
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All the drugs and alcohol have rotted his brain. He is supporting Yankee Democrat Wendy Davis in Texas.
He’s one of the few entertainers, where I don’t care about his politics.
His duo, “Roll Me Up and Smoke Me When I’m Gone”, with Snoop Dogg is one of my favorites.
yup....hate his politics....love most of his music.
“He’s one of the few entertainers, where I don’t care about his politics.”
I don’t listen to musicians for their politics as I don’t listen to politicians (with the exception of Jimmy Davis, former governor of Louisiana) for their music.
Skill in martial arts can be useful in buying a victim enough time to get to this firearms.
Neat story...one of the neighborhood kids that my son played with when he was a toddler, went to Louisiana and had Jimmy Davis sing “You Are My Sunshine” to him....the kid was about 4-5, and Jimmy Davis was 97.
That is neat. The guy was a good singer.
Agreed. Years ago I saw an extended interview with him. Interesting Fellow that's for sure.
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