Lukas Nelson On Timeless Songwriting, Being Texan, And Willie's Influence On His Music

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Published on August 1, 2023

About This Episode

Lukas Nelson grew up splitting his time between the family ranch in Texas and the family home in Hawaii – that is, when he wasn’t on the road with his famous dad, Willie. He spent his time surrounded by instruments, spending time with legendary musicians, and listening to a wide range of blues, gospel, country, and rock. He has a voice that can sound eerily similar to his father’s, but his journey has also relied on a natural songwriting and guitar-playing ability that’s uniquely his own.

What Lukas Nelson Talks About In This Episode

Growing up and splitting time between Texas and Hawaii
His dad, Willie Nelson
The influence of music on his life
Songwriting during COVID
What he learned from his father on songwriting
His mom being a great cook, making lasagna, chili, pasta
Holidays with the family
His birthday on Christmas Day
New album with POTR, 'Sticks and Stones'
Working with Lainey Wilson

Quotes From Lukas Nelson

"There's so many directions you can go and it can be so overwhelming. And so I think what I learned from him at an early age was just to recognize if you have something and follow it." -Lukas Nelson

Lukas Nelson

I think there's something in the water that makes Texans the way they are. It's funny, there's just a lot of good people that live in Texas and a lot of amazing music has come out of Texas. A lot of my heroes are Texan. I feel a great kinship with it. And growing up, Dad, brought the best of Texas together with his music. And so a lot of the people that I grew up with are his friends, and his friends are good people. And I just love them all. The people that he brought together were very loving people.

— Lukas Nelson

About Biscuits & Jam

In the South, talking about food is personal. It's a way of sharing your history, your family, your culture, and yourself. Each week Sid Evans, editor in chief of Southern Living, sits down with celebrity musicians to hear stories of how they grew up, what inspired them, and how they've been shaped by Southern culture. Sid takes us back to some of their most cherished memories and traditions, the family meals they still think about, and their favorite places to eat on the road. Download and listen to this episode of Biscuits & Jam with Lukas Nelson on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, or everywhere podcasts are available.

Editor’s Note: Please be mindful that this transcript does not go through our standard editorial process and may contain inaccuracies and grammatical errors

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