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**WILLIE NELSON’S WIFE ANNIE, 69, JOKES HE’S ‘BENJAMIN BUTTONING’ HER AT 92: ‘HE JUST KEEPS GOING’**
At 92 years old, Willie Nelson remains one of music’s most remarkable wonders — still touring, still performing, and still carrying that unmistakable spark that has defined his legendary career for more than six decades. And no one celebrates that vitality more than his wife, Annie D’Angelo, who recently joked that Willie seems to be “Benjamin Buttoning” his way through life — aging backwards while somehow gaining more energy as the years go by.
Annie, 69, has been by Willie’s side for over three decades, witnessing firsthand the strength, humor, and resilience that keep him moving forward. With a warm laugh, she shared that her husband “just keeps going,” defying expectations and proving that passion and purpose may be the greatest anti-aging secrets of all.
Those close to Nelson often say that music is what keeps him young. Whether he’s strumming his iconic guitar “Trigger,” writing new songs, or stepping onto a stage to roar crowds of fans to life, Willie is most himself when he’s creating. Annie says that sense of joy and drive has become contagious, lifting their lives with energy many younger artists can’t match.
Their relationship has long been admired for its balance of playfulness and deep respect. Annie not only supports Willie emotionally — she’s also helped him maintain healthier habits over the years. Friends credit her for encouraging balance, nutrition, and routine in a life that once ran solely on the chaos of the road. The result? A 92-year-old icon with the spirit of a man half his age.
Fans love seeing the couple’s humor and warmth shine through. Annie’s lighthearted “Benjamin Button” remark wasn’t just a joke; it was a reflection of gratitude, amazement, and pride. She sees what millions of fans do — a man who refuses to slow down, whose love for life remains as powerful as ever.
As Willie Nelson continues to perform, record, and inspire, the world watches with admiration. And by his side, Annie continues to cheer him on with laughter, love, and the shared belief that age is just a number when your heart is still chasing dreams.
In true Willie fashion, it seems the road ahead is still wide open — and he’s nowhere near done traveling it.