Country music legend Willie Nelson cancels tour performances
Country music icon Willie Nelson announced Wednesday that he will not be performing at a scheduled tour stop in Virginia Beach, according to a message posted on the singer’s Facebook page.
The cancellation comes after Nelson, who turned 91 in April, canceled his first scheduled performances in his Outlaw Music Festival Tour because of illness last week.
“We regret to inform you that Willie Nelson is not feeling well and, per doctor’s orders, has been advised to rest for the next four days,” according to a statement posted on social media June 21. “He is expected to make a quick recovery and join the Outlaw Music Festival tour next week.”
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The Outlaw Music Festival, founded in part by Nelson, kicked off in Georgia. That was among the performances the singer missed, citing doctor’s orders.
Beyoncé’s “Cowboy Carter” country album and, last year, was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, where he performed with Chris Stapleton, Sheryl Crow and Dave Matthews.
“I haven’t quit,” Nelson told “CBS Mornings” last year. “Maybe I should, but … after every tour. I said, this is it. And then get the urge again to go back.”
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