Update on Feb. 8 at 5:19 p.m.: Willie Nelson has canceled even more shows, according to a Rolling Stone article that was shared on the singer's official Facebook page.
The canceled concerts were in Sahuarita, Arizona and Albuquerque, New Mexico. The Facebook post says "We are very sorry for the disappointment. We hope to make it up to you all very soon. Reschedule dates will be announced as they are available."
Update on Feb. 7 at 9:55 a.m.: Willie Nelson has now canceled three shows in Bakersfield, California because of illness. The country musicians was expected for a three-night run (Feb. 6-8) at Buck Owens' Crystal Palace. Elaine Shock, the musician's publicist, told the Associated Press Nelson plans to perform Feb. 16 at the San Antonio rodeo.]
Texas country outlaw Willie Nelson has canceled two concerts in Las Vegas.
Elaine Shock, the musician's publicist, told the Associated Press he has a bad cold and will not be performing Saturday, Jan. 28 or Sunday, Jan. 29. He is still scheduled to play the Venetian Theatre in Las Vegas Feb. 1, 3 and 4, according to his website.
At 83 years old, Nelson hasn't slowed down on touring or releasing new music. (He's expected to release a new album called God's Problem Child in April.) But the Red Headed Stranger has canceled several appearances in recent months due to illness, including one in Midland, Texas in November.
Fans in Dallas, however, got to see Nelson when he stopped through a sold-out, two-night run at the Granada Theater in January. (P.S. it was amazing!) Health permitting, he'll be back in the area in March to play the WinStar World Casino in Oklahoma.
h/t Billboard
