Willie Nelson wins Grammy for best country album and best country solo performance

Whoa, Lordy.

Austin music icon Willie Nelson won the Grammy for best country album for "A Beautiful Time" at the 65th Grammy Awards. The album was released last year on April 29, his 89th birthday.

Nelson's "Live Forever" also took the honor for best country solo performance earlier Sunday night. He was nominated for best country song with his performance in "I'll Love You Till The Day I Die" by Rodney Crowell and Chris Stapleton; however, the award went to Matt Rogers, Ben Stennis and Cody Johnson for " 'Til You Can't."

Tennessee State University made history with a win in the best roots gospel album category.

Nelson was not present at the Grammys to receive the awards.

Last week, Nelson was nominated for the Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Fame and was recognized for releasing a "staggering 73 solo studio albums" during his over 60-year career.

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This article originally appeared on Austin American-Statesman: Willie Nelson wins Grammy for best country album 'A Beautiful Time'