The Willie Nelson Hit Medley on The Grand Ole Opry (1965) is a rare and fascinating glimpse into early Willie, back when he was more of a Nashville songwriter than the outlaw country legend he would later become. 🎶 What Made This Performance Special? This was before Willie grew out his signature long hair and became the bandana-wearing icon of outlaw country. In 1965, he still had the clean-cut, suit-and-tie Nashville look. At the time, he was primarily known as a songwriter, having penned clas