
Lukas Nelson
Biography
Lukas Autry Nelson (born December 25, 1988, in Austin, Texas) is an American singer‐songwriter and the son of country legend Willie Nelson who rose to prominence as the frontman of Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real—a band he formed in 2008 that supported artists like Neil Young and contributed to nine albums before their 2024 hiatus. He earned acclaim co‑writing and producing the Grammy‑winning soundtrack for A Star Is Born (2018), and in June 2025 he launched his solo career with American Romance, released via Sony Music Nashville and produced by Shooter Jennings; the 12‑track album, including singles like “Ain’t Done” and “Pretty Much,” is a soulful, introspective blend of country, folk, and Americana that reflects his personal growth—sobriety, piloting, and stepping out from his father’s shadow—while exploring themes of love, loss, resilience, and American road life.
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Acting History
2025
Willie Nelson Presents: King of the Roadies as Self
2025Coastal as Self
2024Christmas with Delta in Hollywood
2023Willie Nelson 90: Long Story Short as Self
2023Reportin’ for Duty: A Tribute to Leslie Jordan as Self
2022Coal Miner's Daughter: A Celebration of the Life and Music of Loretta Lynn as Self
2022Neil Young + The Promise of the Real: Noise & Flowers as Himself
2018The Road to Stardom: The Making of A Star Is Born as Self
2018A Star Is Born as Guitarist
2018Paradox as Jailtime
2015The Monsanto Years as Himself / Guitar / Backing Vocals
2015Neil Young - Haskell Wexler - Teatro Session as Self
2014Austin City Limits Celebrates 40 Years as Self - Performer
2014Neil Young - Live at Farm Aid 2014 as Himself
2014The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon as Self
2003Jimmy Kimmel Live! as Self
1975Austin City Limits as Self
—Farm Aid 2021: Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real as Self









