Bronze statue of singer Willie Nelson unveiled in Texas

AUSTIN, TEXAS, Apr 21: An 8-foot-tall bronze statue of country singer Willie Nelson in his trademark braids was unveiled in Austin, Texas, on Friday, an unofficial pot-smoking holiday. Nelson, who has long advocated legalizing marijuana, sang “Roll Me Up and Smoke Me When I Die.” The statue features the country music legend sitting on a stool with his acoustic guitar, Trigger. Even the W sign at the nearby W Hotel wore braids yesterday. (agencies)