Willie Nelson Cancels Tour Due To ‘Breathing Problem’
Due to health reasons, country icon Willie Nelson has canceled his current “Willie Nelson and Family Tour.” Willie posted to Twitter just moments ago (8/7), “To my fans, I’m sorry…
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Due to health reasons, country icon Willie Nelson has canceled his current "Willie Nelson and Family Tour."
Willie posted to Twitter just moments ago (8/7), "To my fans, I’m sorry to cancel my tour, but I have a breathing problem that I need to have my doctor check out. I’ll be back. Love, Willie."
Nelson's tour was set to play dates in West Virginia, Ohio, South and North Carolina and Virginia through August. He was touring with Alison Krauss.
Willie is 86 years old.
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