Lukas Nelson
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- December 25, 1988 (age 37)
- Birthplace
- Austin, Texas, USA
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.
Known For
A Star Is Born
Paradox
Austin City Limits
The Road to Stardom: The Making of A Star Is Born
CMT Music Awards
CMA Presents I Will Always Love You: A Celebration of Dolly Parton
Reportin’ for Duty: A Tribute to Leslie Jordan
Willie Nelson 90: Long Story Short
The Monsanto Years
Neil Young - Haskell Wexler - Teatro Session
Neil Young - Live at Farm Aid 2014
Farm Aid 2021: Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real
Filmography
Farm Aid 2021: Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real
Movie · as Self
CMA Presents I Will Always Love You: A Celebration of Dolly Parton
Movie · as Self
Willie Nelson Presents: King of the Roadies
Movie · as Self
Coastal
Movie · as Self
Christmas with Delta in Hollywood
Movie
Willie Nelson 90: Long Story Short
Movie · as Self
Reportin’ for Duty: A Tribute to Leslie Jordan
Movie · as Self
Coal Miner's Daughter: A Celebration of the Life and Music of Loretta Lynn
Movie · as Self
Neil Young + The Promise of the Real: Noise & Flowers
Movie · as Himself
Paradox
Movie · as Jailtime
A Star Is Born
Movie · as Guitarist
The Road to Stardom: The Making of A Star Is Born
Movie · as Self
The Monsanto Years
Movie · as Himself / Guitar / Backing Vocals
Neil Young - Haskell Wexler - Teatro Session
Movie · as Self
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
TV · as Self - Musical Guest · 2 eps
Neil Young - Live at Farm Aid 2014
Movie · as Himself
Austin City Limits Celebrates 40 Years
Movie · as Self - Performer
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
TV · as Self · 1 ep
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
TV · as Self, Self - Musical Guest · 1 ep
CMT Music Awards
TV · as Self - Presenter · 1 ep
Austin City Limits
TV · as Self · 1 ep
The Grammys
TV · as Self · 1 ep