Is Willie Nelson still alive? It’s been a minute since the country legend made major headlines, and it leaves some people wondering if the outlaw musician is still around. For someone Willie Nelson’s age to still be making music would be a fantastic feat. Take a look back at the Hall of Famer’s career and find out what happened to Nelson after a 2019 health scare. Willie Nelson Has Had A Long Withstanding Musical Career (Christopher Halloran / Shutterstock.com) No matter what genre of music you prefer, there is no denying that Willie Nelson is a hands-down legend. Born during the Great Depression, he rose from poverty to turn his childhood hobby into a record-breaking career.