Willie Nelsonsex-wife discovered that he was having an affair in a surprising way.
The bill revealed the birth of a baby girl, born to a Mrs. Connie Nelson (a.k.a.
Shirley wanted to know who the in the hell was Connie Nelson, Nelson says in the series.
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The truth is Connie had been my girlfriend for several years before becoming pregnant.
“She had no idea there was a baby until she got the hospital bill.
Thats how she found out about Connie.
Thats how I found out about Connie!”
The pair later divorced in 1971, and the same year, he married Koepke.
Nelson and Koepke divorced in 1988, and hes been married to current wife Annie DAngelo since 1991.
In the documentary series, Nelson says he has some regrets about how he handled his past relationships.
“Ive always said theres no such thing as a former wife, Nelson explains.
Once in your life, a wife never leaves.
I regret the pain I caused Connie, and Martha and Shirley before her.
I have no excuses.
Id be hard-pressed to define love.
When it came to romance, I had a gift for complicating things.”
Willie Nelson & Familyis streaming now on Paramount+.
