Willie Nelson fans have been on tenterhooks this past week as the legendary singer experienced a series of show cancellations due to an unspecified illness. As the 91-year-old missed several appearances on his Outlaw Music Festival Tour, concerns grew for his health and wellbeing.
Nelson’s team released a statement saying that the singer was not feeling well and needed to rest for four days as per doctor’s orders. Fans were hopeful for a quick recovery and expected Nelson to rejoin the tour, but it took longer than anticipated to get medical clearance, resulting in a total of five missed shows across several states.
Finally, on June 28, there was a glimmer of hope as Nelson received the green light from his doctors to hit the road again. His social media accounts shared the good news, announcing his return to the Outlaw Tour the following week.
Upcoming tour stops include a performance in Mansfield, Massachusetts on July 2, followed by Willie Nelson’s 4th of July Picnic in Camden, New Jersey. Despite his age, Nelson remains determined to continue touring, stating that working is good for him and that he never has to stay in a hotel room, as he has everything he needs on his bus.
Fans eagerly await Nelson’s return to the stage, excited to see the iconic singer doing what he loves.