Now nearly 100 years old, country music is a genre with a rich and complex history. It's influenced by gospel, rock n' roll, and the blues, and has been home to a cast of complicated characters throughout the years.
In the Aughts during the resurgence of poker, celebrities playing the game became fashionable. Especially on television, some shows were specifically created for celebrities to play the game for charity (anyone remember Celebrity Poker Showdown?).
Flip through the gallery for an essential playlist of Nelson's finest songs, from his cover of "Georgia On My Mind" to the quintessential "Whiskey River."