The 91-year-old country icon is set to 'make a full recovery.'
In this March 14, 2024, file photo, Willie Nelson performs in concert during Luck Reunion, in Spicewood, Texas.Willie Nelson announced he will be unable to perform at the Outlaw Music Festival this weekend due to illness, according to a"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," the statement read.
In this May 15, 2024, file photo, Willie Nelson performs in concert at Pinewood Performing Arts, in Lincoln, Nebraska.Nelson's son Lukas Nelson and "a few guests" were expected to "perform a special set to include Willie's classics and other songs," allowing fans to still enjoy the spirit of Nelson's music.
Despite the unexpected news, the festival continued, featuring performances from other renowned artists.stops on June 21 in Alpharetta, Georgia; June 22 in Charlotte, North Carolina; and June 23 in Raleigh, North Carolina. Despite his absence, the headlining acts, including Bob Dylan, Alison Krauss and Robert Plant and Celisse, are still set to take the stage, according to the post from Nelson's team.
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