While most folks pine away at their humdrum jobs, saving for the day when they can escape, Nelson's famed tour bus, the Honeysuckle Rose is busy weaving its way through the country's landscapes. America lives vicariously through Nelson, his travels on the road and his remarkable songs.

In the vast array of experimental, come and go music, Nelson is the lone star who's enjoyed more than his share of fifteen minutes. It's no small wonder that Nelson has developed into an American icon: balla...