Nov 28, 1964

Willie Nelson makes his Grand Ole Opry debut

Jun 8, 1966

Willie Nelson records "The Party's Over," providing Don Meredith something to sing on "Monday Night Football"

Apr 6, 1967

Nineteen artists band together to record a tribute to Chet Atkins, titled "Chet's Tune," including Eddy Arnold, Waylon Jennings, Willie Nelson, Porter Wagoner, Norma Jean, Hank Snow, Hank Locklin, Dottie West and Skeeter Davis

Mar 27, 1968

Willie Nelson records "Sweet Memories" with producer Chet Atkins, then waits 11 years for it to become a hit

Mar 27, 1968

Ray Price sells his half of Pamper Music to songwriters Willie Nelson and Hank Cochran. The publishing company controls such copyrights as "I Fall To Pieces," "Heartaches By The Number" and "Funny How Time Slips Away"

Oct 27, 1969

Willie and Connie Nelson have a daughter, Paula Nelson, in Houston, Texas

Nov 12, 1969

Willie Nelson appears on CBS' "The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour," joining the show's host on a rendition of "Hello Walls." Campbell also performs a medley of Nelson-penned songs: "Crazy," "Night Life" and "Funny How Time Slips Away"

Dec 22, 1969

Willie Nelson and Hank Cochran write "What Can You Do To Me Now." As if in answer to the question, Nelson's house burns to the ground the next day

Dec 23, 1969

Willie Nelson's home in Ridgetop, Tennessee, burns while he's in Nashville at a Christmas party. When Nelson sees the house in flames, he runs in to rescue his guitar, Trigger, and a bag of marijuana stashed inside the case

Mar 29, 1970

Glen Campbell sings "Memphis" and "September Song" during his CBS show, "The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour." His guests include Willie Nelson, Roger Miller, Fess Parker, Stevie Wonder and Lily Tomlin