Hey Tony,
I've been learning quite a bit of old-time country style of playing lately and i think i can help. Though i'm not too learned up on Willie's tunes, your description made it pretty obvious. Try this riff and let me know... (use open chords)
On the "Low" E string play Open, 2nd fret, 3rd fret then proceed to strum a G chord for a few beats, then do the exact same walk up (open, 2nd, 3rd) but on the A string and proceed to strum a C chord, strum out a D chord, then bring it all back to the G with the beginning riff and strum out the rest of the progression.
It's just a bass line walking up to each chord but it will get you in the right mind set for a more country-ish style.
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