About the song
For a man who’s lived a life filled with music, fame, and more than a few ups and downs, Willie Nelson says that marrying Annie D’Angelo was “the smartest thing I ever did.” And coming from a country music legend who has written some of the most heartfelt songs in American history, those words carry deep meaning.
Willie met Annie in the late 1980s while she was working as a makeup artist on a film set. At the time, he was already a household name and had been through three previous marriages. But something about Annie was different. She wasn’t just someone who could keep up with his fast-paced, unpredictable life—she grounded him. They married in 1991, and over three decades later,
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Unlike many Hollywood love stories that fade quickly, their relationship grew stronger with time. Together, they raised two sons, Lukas and Micah, both of whom followed in their father’s musical footsteps. Annie not only nurtured their family but also helped Willie manage his personal life so he could keep creating the music fans love.
Now, at 92, Willie still performs, writes, and records—but he also enjoys peaceful moments at home, often with Annie by his side. Through all the noise of fame and the challenges of a long life, he found his anchor in her. And when he says it was the smartest decision he ever made, you believe him. Because true love, the kind that lasts decades and survives everything, really is the best decision of all.
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