Shania Twain presents the award for Best Country Album to Willie Nelson (on screen) for "A Beautiful Time" during the 65th Annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, California, U.S., February 5, 2023. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni 

Alan Jackson speaks as Carrie Underwood presents the Willie Nelson Lifetime Achievement Award during the 56th Annual CMA Awards at Bridgestone Arena, in Nashville, Tennessee, U.S. November 9, 2022. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni 

Alan Jackson speaks as Carrie Underwood presents the Willie Nelson Lifetime Achievement Award during the 56th Annual CMA Awards at Bridgestone Arena, in Nashville, Tennessee, U.S. November 9, 2022. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni 

Alan Jackson speaks as Carrie Underwood presents the Willie Nelson Lifetime Achievement Award during the 56th Annual CMA Awards at Bridgestone Arena, in Nashville, Tennessee, U.S. November 9, 2022. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni 

Carrie Underwood presents Alan Jackson the Willie Nelson Lifetime Achievement Award during the 56th Annual CMA Awards at Bridgestone Arena, in Nashville, Tennessee, U.S. November 9, 2022. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni 

Alan Jackson, recipient of the Willie Nelson Lifetime Achievement Award, reacts alongside Carrie Underwood, during the 56th Annual CMA Awards at Bridgestone Arena, in Nashville, Tennessee, U.S. November 9, 2022. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni 

Alan Jackson, recipient of the Willie Nelson Lifetime Achievement Award, reacts alongside Carrie Underwood, during the 56th Annual CMA Awards at Bridgestone Arena, in Nashville, Tennessee, U.S. November 9, 2022. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni 

Luci Baines Johnson introduces Willie Nelson on stage following a march for voting rights and against the state's efforts to enact voting restrictions in Austin, Texas, U.S., July 31, 2021. REUTERS/Callaghan O'Hare 

Willie Nelson performs for a crowd of protesters following a march for voting rights and against the state's efforts to enact voting restrictions in Austin, Texas, U.S., July 31, 2021. REUTERS/Callaghan O'Hare 

The 53rd Annual CMA Awards - Show - Nashville, Tennessee, U.S., November 13, 2019 - Willie Nelson performs. REUTERS/Harrison McClary 

The 53rd Annual CMA Awards - Show - Nashville, Tennessee, U.S., November 13, 2019 - Willie Nelson performs "The Rainbow Connection" with Kacey Musgraves. REUTERS/Harrison McClary 

The 53rd Annual CMA Awards - Show - Nashville, Tennessee, U.S., November 13, 2019 - Willie Nelson performs "The Rainbow Connection" with Kacey Musgraves. REUTERS/Harrison McClary 

The 53rd Annual CMA Awards - Show - Nashville, Tennessee, U.S., November 13, 2019 - Willie Nelson performs. REUTERS/Harrison McClary 

The 53rd Annual CMA Awards - Show - Nashville, Tennessee, U.S., November 13, 2019 - Willie Nelson performs. REUTERS/Harrison McClary 

The 53rd Annual CMA Awards - Show - Nashville, Tennessee, U.S., November 13, 2019 - Willie Nelson performs "The Rainbow Connection" with Kacey Musgraves. REUTERS/Harrison Mcclary 

The 53rd Annual CMA Awards - Show - Nashville, Tennessee, U.S., November 13, 2019 - Willie Nelson performs "The Rainbow Connection" with Kacey Musgraves. REUTERS/Harrison McClary 

Willie Nelson and Brandi Carlile perform during a gala event honoring Dolly Parton as the MusiCares person of the year, ahead of the Grammy Awards, in Los Angeles, California, U.S. February 8, 2019. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni 

Willie Nelson and Brandi Carlile perform during a gala event honoring Dolly Parton as the MusiCares person of the year, ahead of the Grammy Awards, in Los Angeles, California, U.S. February 8, 2019. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni 

Willie Nelson and Brandi Carlile perform during a gala event honoring Dolly Parton as the MusiCares person of the year, ahead of the Grammy Awards, in Los Angeles, California, U.S. February 8, 2019. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni 

U.S. Senate candidate Beto O'Rourke comes out before singer Willie Nelson at the "Turn out for Texas Rally with Willie & Beto" event in Austin, Texas, U.S., September 29, 2018. REUTERS/Erich Schlegel 

U.S. Senate candidate Beto O'Rourke speaks before singer Willie Nelson headlines at "Turn out for Texas Rally with Willie & Beto" event in Austin, Texas, U.S., September 29, 2018. Picture taken September 29, 2018. REUTERS/Erich Schlegel 

U.S. Senate candidate Beto O'Rourke speaks before singer Willie Nelson headlines at "Turn out for Texas Rally with Willie & Beto" event in Austin, Texas, U.S., September 29, 2018. Picture taken September 29, 2018. REUTERS/Erich Schlegel 

U.S. Senate candidate Beto O'Rourke speaks before singer Willie Nelson headlines at "Turn out for Texas Rally with Willie & Beto" event in Austin, Texas, U.S., September 29, 2018. Picture taken September 29, 2018. REUTERS/Erich Schlegel 

U.S. Senate candidate Beto O'Rourke speaks before singer Willie Nelson headlines at "Turn out for Texas Rally with Willie & Beto" event in Austin, Texas, U.S., September 29, 2018. Picture taken September 29, 2018. REUTERS/Erich Schlegel 

U.S. Senate candidate Beto O'Rourke speaks before singer Willie Nelson headlines at "Turn out for Texas Rally with Willie & Beto" event in Austin, Texas, U.S., September 29, 2018. Picture taken September 29, 2018. REUTERS/Erich Schlegel 

Singer Willie Nelson headlines at “Turn out for Texas Rally with Willie & Beto” event for U.S. Senate candidate Beto O'Rourke in Austin, Texas, U.S., September 29, 2018. REUTERS/Erich Schlegel 

Singer Willie Nelson headlines at “Turn out for Texas Rally with Willie & Beto” event for U.S. Senate candidate Beto O'Rourke in Austin, Texas, U.S., September 29, 2018. REUTERS/Erich Schlegel 

Singer Willie Nelson headlines at “Turn out for Texas Rally with Willie & Beto” event for U.S. Senate candidate Beto O'Rourke in Austin, Texas, U.S., September 29, 2018. REUTERS/Erich Schlegel 

U.S. Senate candidate Beto O'Rourke comes out before singer Willie Nelson at the “Turn out for Texas Rally with Willie & Beto” event in Austin, Texas, U.S., September 29, 2018. REUTERS/Erich Schlegel 

U.S. Senate candidate Beto O'Rourke comes out before singer Willie Nelson at the “Turn out for Texas Rally with Willie & Beto” event in Austin, Texas, U.S., September 29, 2018. REUTERS/Erich Schlegel 

U.S. Senate candidate Beto O'Rourke comes out before singer Willie Nelson at the “Turn out for Texas Rally with Willie & Beto” event in Austin, Texas, U.S., September 29, 2018. REUTERS/Erich Schlegel 

U.S. Senate candidate Beto O'Rourke comes out before singer Willie Nelson at the “Turn out for Texas Rally with Willie & Beto” event in Austin, Texas, U.S., September 29, 2018. REUTERS/Erich Schlegel 

U.S. Senate candidate Beto O'Rourke comes out before singer Willie Nelson at the “Turn out for Texas Rally with Willie & Beto” event in Austin, Texas, U.S., September 29, 2018. REUTERS/Erich Schlegel 

Singer Willie Nelson, his son Lukas Nelson and U.S. Senate candidate Beto O'Rourke sing at the “Turn out for Texas Rally with Willie & Beto” event in Austin, Texas, U.S., September 29, 2018. REUTERS/Erich Schlegel 

U.S. Senate candidate Beto O'Rourke comes out before singer Willie Nelson at the “Turn out for Texas Rally with Willie & Beto” event in Austin, Texas, U.S., September 29, 2018. REUTERS/Erich Schlegel 

U.S. Senate candidate Beto O'Rourke comes out before singer Willie Nelson at the “Turn out for Texas Rally with Willie & Beto” event in Austin, Texas, U.S., September 29, 2018. REUTERS/Erich Schlegel 

Rugby Union - Rugby Championship - Australia vs South Africa - Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, Port Elizabeth, South Africa - September 29, 2018 - Australia's captain Michael Hooper is challenged by Willie le Roux REUTERS/Siphiwe Sibeko 

Rugby Union - Rugby Championship - Australia vs South Africa - Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, Port Elizabeth, South Africa - September 29, 2018 - Australia's Reece Hodge challenges Willie le Roux. REUTERS/Siphiwe Sibeko 

An Otterhound named Willie Nelson licks a guest backstage before judging at The 142nd Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show in New York, U.S., February 12, 2018. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid 

Soccer Football - FA Cup Third Round Replay - Chelsea vs Norwich City - Stamford Bridge, London, Britain - January 17, 2018 Chelsea's Willy Caballero celebrates saving a penalty from Norwich City's Nelson Oliveira during the penalty shoot out REUTERS/David Klein 

Soccer Football - FA Cup Third Round Replay - Chelsea vs Norwich City - Stamford Bridge, London, Britain - January 17, 2018 Chelsea's Willy Caballero makes a save from Norwich City's Nelson Oliveira during the penalty shoot out REUTERS/David Klein 

Singer Dolly Parton poses backstage with her Willie Nelson Lifetime Achievement Award during the 50th Annual Country Music Association Awards in Nashville, Tennessee, U.S., November 2, 2016. REUTERS/Jamie Gilliam 

Singer Dolly Parton poses backstage with her Willie Nelson Lifetime Achievement Award during the 50th Annual Country Music Association Awards in Nashville, Tennessee, U.S., November 2, 2016. REUTERS/Jamie Gilliam 

Singer Dolly Parton poses backstage with her Willie Nelson Lifetime Achievement Award during the 50th Annual Country Music Association Awards in Nashville, Tennessee, U.S., November 2, 2016. REUTERS/Jamie Gilliam 

Singer Dolly Parton poses backstage with her Willie Nelson Lifetime Achievement Award during the 50th Annual Country Music Association Awards in Nashville, Tennessee, U.S., November 2, 2016. REUTERS/Jamie Gilliam 

Singer Dolly Parton poses backstage with her Willie Nelson Lifetime Achievement Award during the 50th Annual Country Music Association Awards in Nashville, Tennessee, U.S., November 2, 2016. REUTERS/Jamie Gilliam 

Singer Dolly Parton poses backstage with her Willie Nelson Lifetime Achievement Award during the 50th Annual Country Music Association Awards in Nashville, Tennessee, U.S., November 2, 2016. REUTERS/Jamie Gilliam 

Hosts Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood open the show with a comedy number, holding the satirical "Willie Nelson's Potted Meat" from a gift basket at the 50th Annual Country Music Association Awards in Nashville, Tennessee, U.S., November 2, 2016. REUTERS/Harrison McClary 

U.S. Democratic presidential candidate and U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders listens as Guy Forsyth (R), Cathy Guthrie, granddaughter of Woody Guthrie (L) and Amy Nelson, daughter of Willie Nelson, perform "This Land Is Your Land" at a campaign rally in Austin, Texas February 27, 2016. REUTERS/Brian Snyder 

U.S. Democratic presidential candidate and U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders and his wife Jane (2nd R) listen as Guy Forsyth (R), Cathy Guthrie, granddaughter of Woody Guthrie (L) and Amy Nelson, daughter of Willie Nelson, perform "This Land Is Your Land" at a campaign rally in Austin, Texas February 27, 2016. REUTERS/Brian Snyder 

U.S. Democratic presidential candidate and U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders listens as Guy Forsyth (R), Cathy Guthrie, granddaughter of Woody Guthrie (L) and Amy Nelson, daughter of Willie Nelson, perform "This Land Is Your Land" at a campaign rally in Austin, Texas February 27, 2016. REUTERS/Brian Snyder 

Singer Alison Krauss performs during a concert honoring singer/songwriter Willie Nelson, recipient of the Library of Congress' Gershwin Prize for Popular Song in Washington November 18, 2015. REUTERS/Joshua Roberts 

Singer Willie Nelson walk on the stage during a concert honoring him as the recipient of the Library of Congress' Gershwin Prize for Popular Song in Washington November 18, 2015. REUTERS/Joshua Roberts TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

Singer Alison Krauss performs during a concert honoring singer/songwriter Willie Nelson, recipient of the Library of Congress' Gershwin Prize for Popular Song in Washington November 18, 2015. REUTERS/Joshua Roberts 

Singer Willie Nelson performs during a concert honoring him as the recipient of the Library of Congress' Gershwin Prize for Popular Song in Washington November 18, 2015. REUTERS/Joshua Roberts 

Singer Willie Nelson performs during a concert honoring him as the recipient of the Library of Congress' Gershwin Prize for Popular Song in Washington November 18, 2015. With Nelson from left are, Neil Young, Lukas Nelson, Nelson, Paul Simon and Edie Brickell. REUTERS/Joshua Roberts 

Singer Willie Nelson performs with singer Cyndi Lauper during a concert honoring him as the recipient of the Library of Congress' Gershwin Prize for Popular Song in Washington November 18, 2015. REUTERS/Joshua Roberts 

Singer Willie Nelson performs during a concert honoring him as the recipient of the Library of Congress' Gershwin Prize for Popular Song in Washington November 18, 2015. REUTERS/Joshua Roberts