Lukas Nelson
{{Short description|American singer-songwriter (born 1988)}}
{{Infobox musical artist
| name = Lukas Nelson
| image = File:Country Singer Lukas Nelson.jpg
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| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1988|12|25}}
| birth_place = Austin, Texas, US
| genre = Country, Americana
| occupation = Singer-songwriter
| instrument = Vocals, Guitar
| years_active = 2007-present
| label = Sony Music Nashville
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Lukas Nelson (born December 25, 1988) is an American singer-songwriter known for his band Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real and as a solo artist. Nelson has won a Grammy for his work with Lady Gaga for producing the soundtrack A Star Is Born. He is also the son of country music legend Willie Nelson.
Early life and education
Nelson was born in 1988 in Texas, the son of country singer Willie Nelson and his wife Annie D'Angelo. One of Willie's 7 children, Nelson spent his childhood surfing, and skateboarding before following in his father's footsteps.{{cite web |last1=Pierson |first1=Dashel |title=Meet Lukas Nelson, the Surfing Songwriter and Willie Nelson's Son |url=https://www.surfline.com/surf-news/meet-lukas-nelson-surfing-songwriter-willie-nelsons-son/23722 |website=Surfline |access-date=24 March 2025 |date=7 May 2018}} Nelson grew up between Texas and Hawaii and attended the Austin-area Montessori school his mother ran. He then went to junior high and high school in Maui.{{cite web |last1=BlackStock |first1=Peter |title=Lukas Nelson is ready to be on the road again, but he's also glad to be putting down roots |url=https://www.statesman.com/story/entertainment/music/2021/06/23/lukas-nelson-interview-willie-nelsons-son-discusses-new-album-tour/7723995002/ |website=Austin American-Statesman |access-date=24 March 2025 |date=23 June 2021}} Nelson took to music at an early age, even writing a song at 11 years old that was featured on Willie Nelson's album It Allways Will Be.{{cite web |last1=Krauser |first1=Emily |title=Willie Nelson's 8 Children: All About His Sons and Daughters |url=https://people.com/parents/all-about-willie-nelson-kids/ |website=People |access-date=24 March 2025 |date=26 December 2024}} In 2007, Nelson moved to Los Angeles to attend Loyola Marymount University for a brief period.{{cite web |last1=Fraley |first1=Jason |title=Country rocker Lukas Nelson, son of Willie Nelson, plays Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races |url=https://wtop.com/entertainment/2023/03/country-rocker-lukas-nelson-son-of-willie-nelson-plays-hollywood-casino-at-charles-town-races/ |website=Wtop News |access-date=24 March 2025 |date=28 March 2023}}
Music career
In 2008, Nelson formed the band Lukas Nelson and Promise of the Real after he met drummer Anthony LoGerfo at a Neil Young concert. The name for the band comes from the Neil Young song "Walk On" which features the lyric “Some get stoned, some get strange, sooner or later, it all gets real.”{{cite web |last1=Fraley |first1=Jason |title=Country rocker Lukas Nelson, son of Willie Nelson, plays Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races |url=https://wtop.com/entertainment/2023/03/country-rocker-lukas-nelson-son-of-willie-nelson-plays-hollywood-casino-at-charles-town-races/ |website=Wtop News |access-date=24 March 2025 |date=28 March 2023}}
In 2016 Nelson was approached by actor Bradley Cooper to work on 2018 remake of A Star Is Born, after seeing Nelson's band at the Desert Trip Festival in California. Nelson ended up writing eight songs for the film with Cooper and Lady Gaga.{{cite web |last1=Benitez-Eves |first1=Tina |title=How Lukas Nelson Inspired Bradley Cooper's 'A Star is Born' Character and Soundtrack |url=https://americansongwriter.com/how-lukas-nelson-inspired-bradley-coopers-a-star-is-born-character-and-soundtrack/ |website=American Songwriter |access-date=24 March 2025 |date=21 Feb 2024}} His work on the movie earned Nelson a BAFTA Award for Best Original Music and Grammy Award for Best Compilation Soundtrack for Visual Media.{{cn|date=April 2025}} Nelson has since written more music with Lady Gaga.{{cite web |last1=Gooch |first1=Bryony |title=Meet Willie Nelson's eight children — including his country singing kids Paula, Micah, Amy and Lukas |url=https://www.hellomagazine.com/healthandbeauty/mother-and-baby/554366/meet-willie-nelson-eight-children/ |website=Hello Magazine |access-date=24 March 2025 |date=3 October 2024}}
On June 3, 2024, Nelson's band Promise of the Real announced an indefinite hiatus.{{cite web |title=Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real Announce Imminent Hiatus, Plot Solo Ventures |url=https://relix.com/news/detail/lukas-nelson-promise-of-the-real-announce-imminent-hiatus-plot-solo-ventures/ |website=Relix |access-date=24 March 2025 |date=4 June 2024}}
On March 21, 2025, Nelson announced his debut solo album American Romance along with the single "Ain't Done". The album will be out on June 20, 2025, and was produced by Shooter Jennings.{{cite web |last1=Jon |first1=Stickler |title=Lukas Nelson Announces Debut Solo Album 'American Romance' With New Single Ain't Done |url=https://www.stereoboard.com/content/view/247089/9 |website=Stereoboard |access-date=24 March 2025 |date=24 March 2025}}
Discography
= Single =
- "Ain't Done" (Sony Music Nashville, March 24, 2025)
References
{{Reflist}}
External links
- {{Official website|http://www.lukasnelson.com/}}
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Category:Singer-songwriters from Texas
Category:21st-century American male singers
Category:American country singer-songwriters
Category:American male singer-songwriters