Willie Nelson turned 90 years old back on April 29, 2023, but fans of the music legend got the chance to celebrate his milestone birthday with a TV special, just a bit late. CBS aired Willie Nelson's 90th Birthday Celebration, a special concert event featuring Nelson and many other celebrity guests. These birthday celebrations have become a trend on TV recently, with icons like Carol Burnett, the late Norman Lear and Dick Van Dyke receiving ones in recent years.
Nelson is a 12-time Grammy winner who is best known for his songs like "On the Road Again," "Always on My Mind," and "Mamma Don't Let Your Babies Grow Up to Be Cowboys," among others. He has also become a pop culture icon, appearing in various TV shows and movies, and of course, being one of the great proponents of pot culture.
Party with Nelson for his belated birthday by watching the TV special. Here is everything you need to know about Willie Nelson's 90th Birthday Celebration.
How to watch Willie Nelson's 90th Birthday Celebration
After the Willie Nelson birthday celebration aired on CBS on December 17, Paramount Plus subscribers can now stream the special on-demand on the platform. Any Paramount Plus subscriber (Paramount Plus Essential or Paramount Plus with Showtime) can access the special on the streaming service.
Willie Nelson's 90th Birthday Celebration hosts
A group of celebrity fans and past collaborators served as the hosts for Willie Nelson's birthday celebration. This included Jennifer Garner, Chelsea Handler, Woody Harrelson, Ethan Hawke, Helen Mirren and Owen Wilson.
Willie Nelson's 90th Birthday Celebration performances
The special was filmed at The Hollywood Bowl, one of Los Angeles' most iconic concert venues, and featured a lineup of performances worthy of the venue and the event.
In addition to Nelson performing, as well as his sons Lukas and Micah Nelson, here is the full list of performances featured on the special:
- Beck
- Gary Clark Jr.
- Sheryl Crow
- Snoop Dogg
- Norah Jones
- Miranda Lambert
- Dave Matthews
- Keith Richards
- George Strait
- Chris Stapleton
