Is Willie Nelson a country musician? ... I hate country with a passion, especially this newer stuff labeled 'country' Maybe the better question is what is country music? Because, this Willie Nelson album would've been considered 'country' in its day, but maybe that's just because of where it originated and recorded... Texas. But to me this doesn't fit the container of what I'd refer to as 'country' maybe 'classic country' is a better term for this. I liked it, it's hard not to like him, or at least not appreciate him in small doses which is exactly what this is. RHS is relaxing. It's low-key. It's true and sung from the heart and the best part is it's only 33 mins. long. That's probably the most 'country' I've ever consumed in one sitting. :)