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Willie Nelson: Wife Shuts Down Caretaker Rumors

Country music icon Willie Nelson may be 92 years old, but his wife, Annie D’Angelo, wants everyone to know that she and her husband are still capable of caring for themselves. On April 14, 2025, television network AXSTV shared an Instagram photo of the couple and their son, Lukas Nelson, in what appears to be an innocent family photo.

However, there was one big problem with this post: In the caption, the television network claimed that Lukas has become the couple’s caretaker. Determined to set the record straight, D’Angelo fired back with the true nature of the couple’s independence, as well as the role Lukas plays in their lives.


D’Angelo Said She Still Cares for Nelson Herself

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American musician Willie Nelson and his wife Annie D’Angelo speak on stage at the LBJ Liberty and Justice for All Award Gala, where Nelson received the foundation’s highest honor, in Austin, Texas, May 12, 2023.

In the comments section of the original Instagram post, D’Angelo explained that the photo was taken from a family friend’s feed and used out of context. According to her, the claim that Lukas takes care of the couple simply isn’t true; he lends his support, but they are still independent. “I still take care of my husband (Lukas has always been there for us as has his brother) and love it,” D’Angelo wrote.

The caretaker claim is problematic in itself, but the post also made another snafu: both D’Angelo and Nelson’s ages are incorrect in the caption. The post lists D’Angelo as 63 (actually 68) and Nelson as one year shy of his actual age. D’Angelo summed up her frustration at the television station’s assumptions by writing: “Don’t do that. Just ask.”


The Singer Shows No Signs of Slowing Down

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Country music star Willie Nelson performs at a campaign rally for Democratic presidential nominee, Vice President Kamala Harris, on October 25, 2024 in Houston, Texas.

Most people celebrate birthdays with parties or other similar events, but Nelson celebrated turning 92 yesterday with an album release. As KYGO reported, the album, “Oh What a Beautiful World,” is the artist’s 154th career release. He has released a staggering 77 solo albums since 1962.

The album pays tribute to fellow singer (and fellow Texan) Rodney Crowell, and even features a duet between the two performers. In addition to the new album, Nelson fans can see the singer live on the Outlaw Music Festival Tour this summer.

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