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Lukas Nelson
Austin, Texas, USA
Lukas Autry Nelson (born December 25, 1988, in Austin, Texas) is an American singer‐songwriter and the son of country legend Willie Nelson who rose to prominence as the frontman o…
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Lukas Autry Nelson (born December 25, 1988, in Austin, Texas) is an American singer‐songwriter and the son of country legend Willie Nelson who rose to prominence as the frontman of Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real—a band he formed in 2008 that supported artists like Neil Young and contributed to nine albums before their 2024 hiatus. He earned acclaim co‑writing and producing the Grammy‑winning soundtrack for A Star Is Born (2018), and in June 2025 he launched his solo career with American Romance, released via Sony Music Nashville and produced by Shooter Jennings; the 12‑track album, including singles like “Ain’t Done” and “Pretty Much,” is a soulful, introspective blend of country, folk, and Americana that reflects his personal growth—sobriety, piloting, and stepping out from his father’s shadow—while exploring themes of love, loss, resilience, and American road life.
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2025
Willie Nelson Presents: King of the Roadies
Movie Self
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2025
Coastal
Movie Self
- 2024
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2023
Willie Nelson 90: Long Story Short
Movie Self
- 2023
- 2022
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2022
Neil Young + The Promise of the Real: Noise & Flowers
Movie Himself
- 2018
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2018
A Star Is Born
Movie Guitarist
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2018
Paradox
Movie Jailtime
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2015
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
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2015
The Monsanto Years
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2015
Neil Young - Haskell Wexler - Teatro Session
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2014
Austin City Limits Celebrates 40 Years
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2014
Neil Young - Live at Farm Aid 2014
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2014
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
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2003
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
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2002
CMT Music Awards
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1975
Austin City Limits
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1959
The Grammys
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