Whether you are a regular consumer of cannabis or are a casual user, you are probably familiar with Willie Nelson. His name is often tied to one of Mother Nature’s greatest creations. Willie is a unique guy, with numerous celebrities claiming they would love to smoke a bowl with him. Beyond his involvement in the marijuana sector, there are some facts about Willie Nelson that aren’t widely known. Mr. Nelson is a superbly talented and legendary country artist that dove into his sub-genres. He also shares a powerful voice beyond his ability to sing. Nelson has played the role of an activist for decades and supports both the consumption and legalization of marijuana. He also has a recreational cannabis company called Willie’s Reserve. This man is so well-rounded and chilled that the planet will likely not see the like of him again. Not everyone is lucky enough to have a smoke with the man himself. However, this article looks at the less publicized facts about this fascinating and down-to-earth character. Some have heard the name ‘Willie Nelson’ but are not familiar with who he is and what he has done. Currently in his late eighties, he is a longtime marijuana advocate. Nelson has openly supported the healing properties of the crop for decades. Back in the ’60s and ’70s, cannabis was illegal everywhere. As a result, it did not have the widespread appeal that it has today. Therefore, Nelson wasn’t a popular figure amongst the general population He frequently blended the genre with jazz, blues, rock, and pop. In addition to founding Willie’s Reserve, “Shotgun Willie” has also acted in over 30 movies and co-authored a few books. Then there is the small matter of 70 solo studio albums! He is a liberal cannabis activist and a co-chair on the advisory board of the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws (NORML). It is one of the most prominent groups fighting for the decriminalization and legalization of pot. Additionally, he owns a bio-diesel company called Willie Nelson Biodiesel! Overall, he’s a man of many talents and is deeply involved in many worthy and environmentally-centered organizations, movements, and companies. He would do just about ‘anything’ to save his marijuana, we mean ANYTHING! At one point, Nelson ran into a burning house to save a stash. In an interview in 1980, he explained how he saw his home in Nashville burning to the ground. As soon as he saw the flames, he only had one thing in mind: Save the weed! He told interviewers that the special life-risking ganja was a pound of premium Colombian sativa. Nelson knew he had to run through the flames to retrieve it. However, he later claimed it was not the love for his herb that made him do so. Instead, he didn’t want firefighters to find it and potentially get him in trouble with the law. The concept of cannabis-loving celebrities creating their signature marijuana strains isn’t uncommon. Individuals like Snoop Dogg and Wiz Khalifa have already done so. Yet Willie Nelson did not want to stick to the trend of coming up with a strain. Instead, he took it up another notch by creating a cannabis company called “Willie’s Reserve.” It offers a multitude of products, and is a self-professed way for the country legend to give back to the world for all the weed it has provided him with. The goal is for Willie’s Reserve marijuana products to spread as far as they can. The company aims to distribute some high-end cannabis brands that Nelson trusts. Scan the Twitter QR code to link to Willie Nelson's Twitter account. Scan the SC QR code to link to Strain Cards website.