Why does Willie Nelson have two birthdays? Details explored as singer celebrates 92nd birthday

It is not surprising to know that the iconic Willie Nelson has two birthdays. Whether you celebrate the outlaw country singer's birthday on April 29 or 30, both are correct. This year, Willie Nelson celebrates his 92nd trip around the sun. Will he be celebrating on the 29th or on the 30th of April? Keep reading to know.

Here is how Willie Nelson ended up celebrating his birthday twice in a year. He was born in Abbott, Texas, on April 29 and was delivered a few minutes before midnight. However, his birth certificate was not registered until the next day, which is April 30. This led to the confusion about Nelson's real birth date.

Thanks to his cousin Mildred, the confusion was cleared up when she explained that since his legal documents stated his birth date as April 30, that is the date he should consider his birthday. But Nelson being Nelson, decided to enjoy the two days before the end of April, claiming both dates as his birthdays.

More details about Willie Nelson celebrating his birthday on two days

A more in-depth explanation of Willie's two-day birthday was shared by his daughter, Lana. Before he turned 18, Nelson actually celebrated his birthday only on April 29. However, when he joined the Air Force, his birth certificate stated that he was born on April 30. This confusion led to Nelson celebrating his birthday on the latter date.

Once again, Willie Nelson was corrected by his cousin Mildred that his actual birth date was April 29, and the official documents were wrong. After changing his birth date twice, Willie probably got fed up and celebrated both April 29 and 30 as his birthdays.

Nelson gave a statement about how he decided to celebrate his birthday on two days. Speaking on the television news channel WKRN, he said:

"I was born before midnight on the 29th but it didn’t get registered in the county courthouse until the next day, the 30th. So, it went out officially as the 30th. So I just do both days."

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At 92 years old, Willie Nelson has compiled an impressive list of discography, filmography, and even bibliography. Nelson has released 102 studio albums throughout his career as a musician. These include 76 solo studio albums and 26 collaborative albums. His discography and bibliography are just as extensive as his work as a singer-songwriter and musician.

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