Abbott, Texas — For more than seven decades, Willie Nelson has been the beating heart of American country music, an outlaw poet who gave voice to generations through his guitar, his voice, and his unshakable spirit. But just 45 minutes ago, the Nelson family delivered an urgent update that has left fans around the globe shaken and deeply concerned.

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A LEGEND AT A CROSSROADS

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A FAMILY’S CAREFUL WORDS

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THE WORLD REACTS

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THE MUSIC THAT BECAME A MOVEMENT

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THE SPECTER OF GOODBYE

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A NATION HOLDS ITS BREATH

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WILLIE’S OWN WORDS

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WHAT COMES NEXT

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A FINAL CHORD