Nelson’s life has been quite the journey.
As noted byBiography, the singer had trouble with the IRS through much of the 1990s.
He has also been arrested numerous times for marijuana possession (viaPopculture.com).
Throughout everything, though, his older sister, Bobbie, has been an anchor.
The Nelson siblings were raised during theGreat Depressionby their paternal grandparents.
Their sibling bond and their love for country music has contributed to a lifetime of closeness.
Who is Bobbie Nelson?
Bobbie originally took a different path from her brother.
Bobbie got on a plane to New York and spent the next few decades in the family music business.
“Whenever I’ve needed a piano player, I’ve had Sister Bobbie right there.”
In 2007, Bobbie embraced the spotlight when she released her very first solo album titled “Audiobiography.”
During a particularly rowdy “Today” show appearance, Willie heaped praise upon his beloved sister.
Bobbie also only had good things to say about her brother.
Now, that’s mutual family admiration indeed.
