“I Loved Every Minute Of It” - Willie Nelson on His 90th Birthday Party Special

Stephen pops out onto 53rd Street and joins Willie Nelson on his fabled tour bus for an intimate conversation about his life in music, including Willie’s incredible 90th birthday party which was captured for a special that will air on December 17th at 8:30/7:30c on CBS!

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[ritacerniglia]

Willie is a national treasure. He deserves to be in the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame.

[kele]

It's about darn time Willie Nelson is inducted into the R&R Hall of Fame. HAPPY BIRTHDAY WILLIE!!!! Thank you for all of your contributions to music and to American life!!! Thanks Stephen Colbert for this interview!

[Chimmbeez]

Willie is more coherrent than a lot of people who are likely half his age... I hope you see many more years good sir!

[violimo]

We need to revere our elders. They may all not be Willie but they have stories of life to tell.

[Mclemk]

Willie holds the honor of being the only person who can outsmoke Snoop Dogg Respect

[BradTheProducer]

Utterly destroying the myth that either old age or weed are guaranteed to slow you down.

[saralynn]

He's the same now as he was when he was 50. Incredible guy and musician!

[cherylcarlson]

I am so glad to see the interview of an treasured elder on the bus. Thank you for keeping him safe.

[gh]

Rockin on at 90, very alert with a full life. Age is just a number.

[sweetpea]

Does Stephen have perfect pitch and an underdeveloped voice? He changed keys for each Nelson piece he say the tag for and my classically trained ears (though I don’t have perfect pitch) think he’s dead on! Super cool.

[somosgenel]

God bless and keep Willie Nelson. He is a national treasure. Happy 90th birthday Willie.

[cjcurtis]

Keep him in bubble wrap! I’ve been heartbroken by a few famous musicians’ passing, but will absolutely be gutted when Willie goes. Choked up thinking about it now.

[susantaylor]

Thank you life for Willie Nelson and Stephen Colbert for honoring him. Such an unusual sound and emotion when he sings to us. Aren't we lucky.

[GmxrZ]

Love Willie! His sense of humor is awesome!

[tjhill]

Seems Willie really loves his life😊. Well done Willie!

[louisbowles]

I got to see him for his 90th birthday concert it was fantastic(Long Live Willie!!)

[Xaniker]

It's awesome Stephen accommodates Willie Nelson by going to his bus.

[storytime]

Keep rockin Willie. We all need you more then ever.

[rebelmurphy]

Stephen Colbert's medley of Willie's songs was great at the 5:20 mark..happy bday Willie 🎉

[corinne_vintage]

Absolute living legend. We are SO LUCKY this man has made music for his entire life.