Billy Nelson - Trivia, Family, Bio
Sophia Hammond
Updated on March 25, 2026
Son of iconic country music singer Willie Nelson. He died on Christmas Day 1991. Three years after his death, his father released a duet they had recorded, called "My Body's Just A Suitcase For My Soul."
Before Fame
He was born William Hugh Nelson, Jr.
Trivia
Just prior to his death, he and his father were compiling a gospel-inspired album with several father and son duets.
Family Life
His mother was Martha Matthews. He and his wife, Janet Caldwell, had a daughter, Rae Lynn. He was raised with two sisters.
Associated With
His half-brother is musician Lukas Nelson.
