American music legend Willie Nelson will be honored as a BMI Icon at the U.S. Performing Rights Organization’s 55th annual Country Awards, which are the oldest awards saluting country’s top music makers. The black-tie, invitation-only gala will recognize the past year’s most-performed BMI country songs and is set for November 6th at the company’s Music Row offices.

Texas native Nelson joins the ranks of past icon honorees, which include Merle Haggard, Dolly Parton, Whisperin’ Bill Anderson, Charlie Daniels and Loretta Lynn, along with pop icons The Bee Gees, Isaac Hayes, Ray Davies, James Brown, Crosby, Stills & Nash, Steve Winwood and others.

Nelson is being recognized for his work as a songwriter and performer, which have left an undeniable mark on the musical landscape of the USA and also the entire world. His classic songs include “Crazy,” “Angel Flying Too Close to the Ground,” “Funny How Time Slips Away,” “On the Road Again” and “Good Hearted Woman,” among others.

He will also be honored as the ever-touring road warrior and for his charitable good works, such as establishing the annual Farm Aid.

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