Willie Nelson, 89, Beams with Sons & Wife of 31 Years in New Holiday Photo

• 89-year-old Willie Nelson is happy with his wife of 31 years, Annie D'Angelo. Their two sons love their dad very much.

• Sadly, Nelson lost his son from a previous marriage.

• Raising his two youngest sons with his beloved wife in an old home became a blessing for him.

The country music legend Willie Nelson has spent his life building himself a lovely family. Over this Christmas holiday, Willie and his family came together to enjoy each other's company and celebrate the sabbatical in true Nelson spirit. To mark the occasion, the family gathered for a lovely group photo.

Willie's two sons with his current wife shared the photo on social media. In the image, two of the Nelson boys, Lukas Nelson and Micah Nelson, sat with their dad and their mom, Annie D'Angelo, with their dogs on their laps. Micah's unidentified wife was also present and in the photo, smiling next to her husband.

Behind the happy group was a sizeable blue Christmas tree with lights and decorations glittering in its branches. Micah and Willie sported Santa hats, and in front of the group was the message "Happy Holidays! Love the Nelsons 2022," scrawled digitally in red, green, and white.

Finally, in 1986, Willie met a makeup artist on a movie set, and the two fell in love.

Fans of the country musician reacted to the photo, sending love and good wishes for the holidays and the new year back to the family. Many also commented on how "loving, kind" and "inspirational" they found the family.

How Did Willie Find Lasting Love and Lose His Son in the Same Year?

Through the years, Willie has lived a rich life. He made some mistakes along the way, though, most noticeably his past failed marriages. The first of his brides was Martha Matthews. He married her in 1952, and the couple shared three kids, Billie Nelson, Lana Nelson, and Susie Nelson. Unfortunately, Willie and Martha divorced in 1963.

Following the heartrending loss of his oldest son, Willie had a lot on his mind.

After Martha came Shirley Collie Nelson, but she and Willie apparently weren't together for long. The musician married Connie Koepke sometime in the 70s, and they had two daughters, Paula Nelson and Amy Lee Nelson. Sadly, things ended between them in 1988, and Willie moved on once more.

Finally, in 1986, Willie met a makeup artist on a movie set, and the two fell in love. Willie had his fourth attempt at a lasting relationship with Annie, and she seemed to be the one that stuck. The two got married, and they had their two sons together, Lukas and Micah. Unfortunately, in the same year, Billy passed away. Willie wrote:

"When Billy left us, he took his story with him. It is an unnatural and unspeakably painful act for a father to bury a child. I will remember Billy always and in this, my attempt to tell my own tale, I want the world to know that this good boy, this good man, this good son will live forever in the hearts of those who knew and loved him so well."

One of Willie's oldest kids, Billie, was tragically found dead at the age of 33. Billy died in his own home and by his own hand, and his passing left his dad with a deep sadness. The loss left Willie shocked, since it was reported the father and son had spoken a few days before the terrible event.

How Did Willie's Youngest Sons Become His Blessing?

Following the heartrending loss of Billie, Willie had a lot on his mind. Luckily, he had his beloved Annie to support him. And Annie had another surprise that definitely put things in perspective again — she was pregnant. Lukas, the oldest of his two young boys, was born in 1988, and Micah followed in 1990.

At the time, Willie wanted to raise his two new "blessings" in Abbott, where he was raised. He bought a house from a local resident, and he, Annie, and their two new boys settled into the cozy home. After a while, though, Willie started touring with his band, and he decided to take his boys with him.

Micah and Lukas commented on their childhood and said they grew up as part of their dad's band. Micah remembered playing harmonica since he was young, and his brother played percussion. They grew up with their dad's passion for music, and they both became musicians. Willie commented on his boys:

"I am really happy and proud of the boys."

Micah and Lukas grew up with a lifetime of good memories of their father, but both of them swear that Willie is nowhere near his end. Lukas commented, saying he believes his father would live to be "108 years old."

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