Lukas Nelson

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Lukas Nelson
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Background information
Born (1988-12-25) December 25, 1988 (age 36)
Austin, Texas, US
GenresCountry, Americana
OccupationSinger-songwriter
Instrument(s)Vocals, Guitar
Years active2007-present
LabelsSony Music Nashville

Lukas Nelson (born December 25, 1988) is an American singer-songwriter known for his band Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real and as a solo artist. Nelson has won a Grammy for his work with Lady Gaga for producing the soundtrack A Star Is Born. He is also the son of country music singer Willie Nelson.

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Early life and education

Nelson was born in 1988 in Texas, the son of country singer Willie Nelson and his wife Annie D'Angelo. One of Willie's 7 children, Nelson spent his childhood surfing, and skateboarding before following in his father's footsteps. [1] Nelson grew up between Texas and Hawaii and attended the Austin-area Montessori school his mother ran. He then went to junior high and high school in Maui. [2] Nelson took to music at an early age, even writing a song at 11 years old that was featured on Willie Nelson's album It Allways Will Be. [3] In 2007, Nelson moved to Los Angeles to attend Loyola Marymount University for a brief period. [4]

Music career

In 2008, Nelson formed the band Lukas Nelson and Promise of the Real after he met drummer Anthony LoGerfo at a Neil Young concert. [5] The name for the band comes from the Neil Young song "Walk On" which features the lyric “Some get stoned, some get strange, sooner or later, it all gets real.” [6]

In 2016 Nelson was approached by actor Bradley Cooper to work on 2018 remake of A Star Is Born, after seeing Nelson's band at the Desert Trip Festival in California. Nelson ended up writing eight songs for the film with Cooper and Lady Gaga. [7] His work on the moved earned Nelson a BAFTA Award for Best Original Music and Grammy Award for Best Compilation Soundtrack for Visual Media. [8] Nelson has since written more music with Lady Gaga. [9]

On Monday, June 3rd, 2024, Nelson's band Promise of the Real announced an indefinite hiatus. [10]

On March 21st, 2025 Nelson announced his debut solo album ‘American Romance’ along with the single “Ain’t Done.” The album will be out on June 20th, 2025 and is produced by Shooter Jennings. [11]

Discography

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References

  1. ↑ Pierson, Dashel (7 May 2018). "Meet Lukas Nelson, the Surfing Songwriter and Willie Nelson's Son". Surfline. Retrieved 24 March 2025.
  2. ↑ BlackStock, Peter (23 June 2021). "Lukas Nelson is ready to be on the road again, but he's also glad to be putting down roots". Austin American-Statesman. Retrieved 24 March 2025.
  3. ↑ Krauser, Emily (26 December 2024). "Willie Nelson's 8 Children: All About His Sons and Daughters". People. Retrieved 24 March 2025.
  4. ↑ Fraley, Jason (28 March 2023). "Country rocker Lukas Nelson, son of Willie Nelson, plays Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races". Wtop News. Retrieved 24 March 2025.
  5. ↑ Trigger (4 June 2024). "Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real Say Farewell, For Now". Saving Country Music. Retrieved 24 March 2025.
  6. ↑ Fraley, Jason (28 March 2023). "Country rocker Lukas Nelson, son of Willie Nelson, plays Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races". Wtop News. Retrieved 24 March 2025.
  7. ↑ Benitez-Eves, Tina (21 Feb 2024). "How Lukas Nelson Inspired Bradley Cooper's 'A Star is Born' Character and Soundtrack". American Songwriter. Retrieved 24 March 2025.
  8. ↑ Palin, Yara (14 Dec 2023). "WILLIE'S KIDS Everything to know about Willie Nelson's 8 children". The U.S. Sun. Retrieved 24 March 2025.
  9. ↑ Gooch, Bryony (3 October 2024). "Meet Willie Nelson's eight children — including his country singing kids Paula, Micah, Amy and Lukas". Hello Magazine. Retrieved 24 March 2025.
  10. ↑ "Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real Announce Imminent Hiatus, Plot Solo Ventures". Relix. 4 June 2024. Retrieved 24 March 2025.
  11. ↑ Jon, Stickler (24 March 2025). "Lukas Nelson Announces Debut Solo Album 'American Romance' With New Single Ain't Done". Stereoboard. Retrieved 24 March 2025.
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