Willie Nelson’s Troubles: From IRS Raids to Rocky Relationships
Willie Nelson might be one of country music’s most beloved icons, but even legends have their dark chapters. From his messy financial troubles to his tumultuous personal life, Nelson's past is filled with headline-grabbing drama that fans can’t seem to get enough of.
It’s no secret that Willie Nelson had a bit of a financial fiasco in the '90s, but many fans might not know just how disastrous things got.
At the height of his career, Nelson was hit with a staggering $32 million bill from the IRS. For years, he hadn’t paid his taxes, partly because of bad advice from his former manager. As a result, in 1990, the IRS swooped in and seized nearly everything he owned—his homes, master tapes, even his iconic gold and platinum records. The only thing that survived the raid? His beloved guitar, Trigger, which his daughter sneakily sent to Hawaii just in time to keep it safe.
This tax scandal wasn't just about losing money; it was about losing almost everything he had worked for. To pay off the debt, Nelson released , a somber acoustic album where a portion of the proceeds went directly to the IRS. Unfortunately, a mix-up with the phone number advertised on the album led to disappointing sales.
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