Willie Nelson cancels recent performances due to illness
Nelson, who turned 91 in April, was not yet able to return to the stage, however, on Wednesday night.
“Willie Nelson will not be performing at tonight’s show in Virginia Beach,” a message posted on Nelson’s social media accounts read. “We expect Willie to return to the tour shortly.”
Last week, Nelson canceled performances in his Outlaw Music Festival Tour because of illness. In a statement his team wrote, “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. He is expected to make a quick recovery and join the Outlaw Music Festival tour next week.”
Bob Dylan, Robert Plant, Alison Krauss and Nelson’s son, Lukas Nelson, along with his band performed as scheduled.
Nelson’s next tour stops are in New York on Friday and Saturday.
In May, Nelson released an album called “The Border,” and appeared on Beyoncé’s “Cowboy Carter” album.
He was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame last year and performed with Sheryl Crow, Chris Stapleton and Dave Matthews.
"Despite the ongoing tour, Willie Nelson's performances were absent, as stated in a message on his social media accounts, suggesting a focus on his health and recovery in the realm of entertainment."
"Given his recent cancellation of shows due to illness and his upcoming tour stops in New York, it seems that Willie Nelson's entertainment schedule is marred by health concerns, but fans eagerly anticipate his return."
