Willie Nelson Cancels Even More Shows Due To Undisclosed Illness
Willie Nelson had fans worried when he canceled shows at the Venetian Theater in Las Vegas on January 27th and 28th due to an undisclosed illness, and now he’s canceled three more. Ticket holders for Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday night shows (2-6 thru 2-8) at Buck Owens’ Crystal Palace in Bakersfield, California this week were notified that all three shows were canceled on Monday afternoon, once again due to an undisclosed illness. All three shows were sold out.
Jerry Hufford of The Crystal Palace says that the dates are expected to be rescheduled, and that refunds will also be available beginning at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the point of purchase.
Willie Nelson did make a public appearance at a Las Vegas guitar shop on January 31st to promote his cannabis line, and played scheduled shows at The Venetian in Las Vegas on February 1st, 3rd, and 4th, so he had been feeling better. But the undisclosed illness has sidelined him again. Willie also canceled a couple of shows in November due to undisclosed health concerns.
Any time health news comes down for an 83-year-old performer, concern goes up, even for Willie Nelson who has been health conscious for most of the second half of his life. In October of 2015 Willie Nelson had stem cell surgery on his lungs to help with continued breathing concerns.
Last week, Willie Nelson announced his latest record, and his first record of original material in three years called God’s Problem Child to be released on on April 28th, the day before Willie turns 84.
Willie’s next scheduled shows are at the Desert Diamond Casino in Sahuarita, AZ on February 10th, and the Route 66 Casino in Albuquerque, NM on February 11th. He’s scheduled to play the San Antonio Rodeo on February 16th.
Jen
February 6, 2017 @ 7:41 pm
Oh, well. The man is over 80. He can’t keep up like he used to. Hope he’s better, soon, but if not, hope he doesn’t linger too long.
I love Willie, but he has been doing an awful lot of shows, lately. I say let him retire in peace, and maybe he can enjoy the rest of his life with his kids.
Jacob W
February 6, 2017 @ 8:12 pm
He is hanging onto his youth and the freedom of the road forever. He is the highest held country legend alive and a hero to all musicians aswell as outcasts and rebels. Willie is gonna live forever regardless, but I hope he gets better and can continue to do what he loves.
hoptowntiger94
February 7, 2017 @ 5:28 am
I’ll pray for a speedy recovery.
Hopefully, this is just precautionary. But, it’s probably going to be the norm going forward.
We saw him 3X last year. He looked and sounded great (stronger than previous outings). We are planning to at least head back to Austin for his 4th of July Picnic (if there’s one). I saw yesterday Ryan Bingham announced two dates (July 1 & 2) @ Whitewater with Steve Earle and Jamestown Revival. Hopefully, that means the picnic will fall on the 4th and include those three!
ElectricOutcast
February 7, 2017 @ 6:13 am
Depending on the situation I know they announced for him to make an appearance at Imperial Palace Casino in Biloxi and hearing this news, I imagine a cancellation might not be far off.
Michael P
February 7, 2017 @ 6:28 am
I always thought he should have been made poet laureate of Texas.
DJ
February 7, 2017 @ 6:51 am
He will be missed when he’s gone.
Erik North
February 7, 2017 @ 7:39 am
Clearly when the man goes, it is going to be as big a loss for our nation’s music heritage as any we have seen over the last two years of huge losses of great musicians and artists. In the end, besides having a justified reputation as an outlaw and a rebel, Willie also strikes me as being just as much a humanitarian. If he can somehow recover from this, then he should do whatever he can with whatever time on Earth that he still has. But there will always be a place in the American spirit for him among fans, country music and otherwise (IMHO).
seak05
February 7, 2017 @ 8:42 am
Best wishes to Willie, and a speedy recovery
Sheri Gladden
February 7, 2017 @ 9:03 am
Dear, dear WILLIE. I pray for the Lord to touch your body, and to heal whatever is causing you problems. I am praying for a speedy and full recovery, in the mighty name of Jesus, Amen.
Root Beer Man
February 7, 2017 @ 9:39 am
best wishes to Mr. Nelson. and for that matter, Mr. Earl Thomas Conley. who has similarly cancelled all of his 2017 tour dates, also apparently due to illness. hopefully they both get well soon!
RG
February 7, 2017 @ 1:10 pm
“Each great athlete must some day bow to that perennial old champion, Father Time, even as I, for Time eventually wins” – Major Taylor
Hope you get better soon Willie!
Trish Prestel
February 7, 2017 @ 1:54 pm
We will be praying for Willie, and in hopes that he gets better soon.. We love his music
and there is no other like him.. God Bless You.. <3 <3 Get Well Soon..
FreeTicketGal
February 7, 2017 @ 4:06 pm
Best wishes for a speedy recovery. Looking forward to the new release.
Wesley Gray
February 7, 2017 @ 6:14 pm
Willie. You are a trooper, my man. You will ALWAYS be one of the original outlaws. here’s too a speedy recovery for Nelson! love that guy. i discovered a lot of other great artists thru Willie and his tireless touring and album releases. he’s getting up there; WAY up there, but he still kicks ass. but at 83….the end is probably and unfortunately near and inevitable. maybe not this year or next but Hank put it best NO ONE will ever “get out of this world alive”. much love, thoughts, and prayers to you Willie. i hope you can beat whatever is ailing you.
Sharon
February 7, 2017 @ 10:28 pm
Hey, Willie,
Get well. This fan loves you.
Camie Jo
February 11, 2017 @ 10:46 pm
I’ll never forget hearing Willie Nelson’s music for the first time. My girlfriends and I would eat bowls of cereal and make toast, cry and bawl through the sad songs if we didn’t have dates for Saturday nights. Willie, cereal and toast. He helped us make it through the weekends. I lurve Willie.
Dean Strycker
February 12, 2017 @ 3:48 am
Willie gave me the courage to write. He gave me the courage to express my inside. He helped me express the truth of life. A true brother.