Willie Nelson’s hand-crafted log cabin – that he built himself and that served as the inspiration for his hit track Shotgun Willie
An aerial view better showcases the amount of land offered to the new residents of the iconic home, which offers a peaceful and secluded getaway from city life.
A fire notably occurred at the home in 1970, and upon returning to see the cabin engulfed, Willie braved the flames to retrieve his guitar named Trigger, along with a pound of marijuana.
Following the incident, the country singer was later given the nickname Shotgun Willie, which became the inspiration behind the hit track and studio album of the same name that was released in 1973.
Original inspirations: A fire that occurred at the singer’s former home in 1970 inspired Willie’s hit track, Shotgun Willie, and an album of the same name; seen in 2019 in Texas
Near the cabin: The exterior area surrounding the house also contains a wooden barn that is surrounded by shady trees and fields of grass and rolling hills in the distance
The land: Willie’s former home sits on a whopping 150 acres of land and is located just 30 minutes outside of Nashville
Willie, who will celebrate a milestone by turning 90 years old this year in April, will soon be seen on the big screen.
A five-part documentary titled, Willie Nelson And Family, will officially premiere at the 2023 Sundance Film Festival later this month on January 20.
According to the festival’s website, the documentary which was made by award-winning filmmakers, Thom Zimny and Oren Moverman follows, ‘the highs, lows, and in-betweens of Willie’s personal life and professional career.
A press release for the film stated that ‘alongside close friends and family who have accompanied him on a remarkable journey, Willie tells his story in his voice’ in the film, billed as the ‘first authorized work exploring the life’ of Nelson.
