Released in 1963, 'Here's Willie Nelson' is Willie Nelson's second studio album, also on Liberty Records. The album continues to explore his songwriting style, with original songs and covers of other artists.
Recorded again at Liberty Studios in Hollywood and produced by Joe Allison, the album includes tracks like 'Half a Man' and 'Take My Word', reflecting the honky-tonk and countrypolitan influences of the time.
Despite not achieving major chart success, the album solidified Nelson's reputation as a performer with a distinctive style, far from Nashville's polished sound, and laid the groundwork for his future evolution into outlaw country.