Willie Nelson “Doing Great” After Health Problems – Resuming Tour
Willie Nelson had a lot of folks worried when late on August 7th, he released a statement saying, “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.” The statement came after Willie had been performing at the Huntington Center in Toledo, Ohio and was clearly experiencing breathing issues on stage.
“Cancel my tour” seemed pretty fatalistic, and had many fans concerned for the well-being of the 86-year-old country legend. But ultimately the cancellations have only affected six dates that Willie had on his calendar in August with Alison Krauss. Willie Nelson will resume touring on September 6th in Gilford, NH as one of nine tour dates throughout September as part of the Outlaw Music Festival, as well as his annual Farm Aid benefit on September 21st at the Alpine Valley Music Theater in Wisconsin. All other scheduled tour dates are also a go at the moment.
“A lot of folks been asking – spoke to Dad and he’s fine, just going for a check up,” son and frequent tour partner Lukas Nelson tweeted out a few days after the cancellations. “At 86 you gotta make sure everything is running smoothly so you can keep doing 100 + shows a year! He HATES to miss shows because he loves the folks who love him!”
Then on Wednesday, August 15th, daughter Paula Nelson posted an older picture of her with her father and said, “So happy to spend some time with this wonderful human. He’s doing great!! Love you Papabear.”
In October of 2015, Willie Nelson had a stem cell procedure to help him with his breathing problems. “Over the years I’ve smoked a lot of cigarettes, and I’ve had emphysema and pneumonia four or five times, so my lungs were really screwed up,” Willie said at the time. “I had heard that this stem-cell operation would be good for them. So I said, ‘Well, I’m gonna try it out.’”
In late 2016 into early 2017, Willie Nelson canceled and postponed numerous tour dates due to an undisclosed illness. However besides one incident in May of 2018, Willie’s health has been holding up well over the last couple of years, and he’s been maintaining a regular tour schedule.
With the recent health scare, all the more reason to make sure you see Willie when you can. In fact a few new dates have just been added to his calendar for November.
Willie Nelson Tour Dates:
September 6th – Outlaw Music Fest – Gilford, NH
September 7th – Outlaw Music Fest – Saratoga Springs, NY
September 8th – Outlaw Music Fest – Darien Center, NY
September 11th – Outlaw Music Fest – Forest Hills, NY
September 13th – Outlaw Music Fest – Philadelphia, PA
September 14th – Outlaw Music Fest – Virginia Beach, VA
September 15th – Outlaw Music Fest – Raleigh, NC
September 17th – The Ballpark at Jackson – Jackson, TN
September 20th – Outlaw Music Fest – Noblesville, IN
September 21st – Farm Aid 2019 – East Troy, WI
September 22nd – Outlaw Music Fest – Cncinatti, OH
October 11th – Nugget Event Center – Sparks, NV
October 12th – Frost Ampitheater – Stanford, CA
October 14th – The Big Fresno Fair – Fresno, CA
October 16th – Graton Resort & Casino – Rohnert Park, CA
October 18,19,22,23,25,26 – Venetian Theatre – Las Vegas, NV
November 15th – Billby Bob’s Texas, Ft. Worth, TX
November 16th – Golden Nugget Casino – Lake Charles, LA
November 18th – Smart Financial Center – Sugarland, TX
November 19th – The Grand 1894 Opera House – Galveston, TX
November 22nd – IP Casino Resort & Spa – Biloxi, MS
November 29th – WinStar World Casino and Resort – Thackerville, OK
Corncaster
August 17, 2019 @ 9:33 am
Go Willie!
.angela marcantonio
August 20, 2019 @ 7:13 am
Have a speedy recovery Willy you’re a trooper we know you can come through with flying colors God bless you and God bless your health. Even though I probably won’t be able to make those concert dates that you’ll be forever on my mind !god bless you 🙏And just for the record your health comes first .
Judy bell
September 14, 2019 @ 4:15 am
Judy bell I’m sorry you get the whole love and caring for others the ones on I35always give any anyone a free lunch Carl neversaid no he gave people a job a place to live I wanted to leave my bad husband he gave me a chance I showed him I was solid gold I was the Carl’s Corner Sweetie I met and and gave tours for many it was a great place before willies name went on sum of the best parts of my life was there just wanted y’all to know it was home to so many!!!!
Big Cat
August 17, 2019 @ 10:04 am
I wonder if he’s going to cover ‘Hell Right’ when he’s back?
Nah, What a badass. Simply put
Nicolet
August 17, 2019 @ 12:27 pm
Can’t wait to see him at Farm Aid!
joe mud dirt
August 17, 2019 @ 2:08 pm
What’s the matter Willie can’t get a gig in New Jersey yeah I know why closest you can get his Pennsylvania huh that’s alright New Jersey’s corrupt anyway that’s why both the Jets and the Giants playing Stadium in New Jersey but they’re called a New York team I remember you when I was knee-high to my papa Clifton New Jersey when you wrote crazy for Patsy Cline
DJ
August 17, 2019 @ 5:07 pm
Can you use some punctuation?
Rosemary Skow
August 17, 2019 @ 4:40 pm
This is not even close to Florida . We have fresh air down here! Love you Willie❤️
David Crawford
August 17, 2019 @ 6:42 pm
What language do you speak?
Juanita L.Patterson
August 17, 2019 @ 7:03 pm
Please take care of yourself we love you here in Ohio 🙏😘, Willie you are the man.I hope you live to be 100yrs.old. you are always on mind,on the road again to better health, Love and Kisses. My name is Juanita, from Ohio you and the outlaw Waylon are one of the best country music of all times.
Crystal Cantu
August 17, 2019 @ 7:16 pm
Wille will be back wont let his fans down
Crystal Cantu
August 17, 2019 @ 7:21 pm
Me & my husand would love to meet and smoke a joint with wille nelson we are fans of his love his music wille nelson will be back he wont let his fans down
Luckyoldsun
August 18, 2019 @ 5:10 pm
I don’t think Willie’s smoking any more joints.
Alice
August 17, 2019 @ 7:23 pm
I was sorry to hear about Willie’s health problems-especially since I had tickets to one of his canceled shows. I am so pleased that he is better and able to resume his tour!
Perhaps Willie and Alison (at least Willie)will be able to return to Charlottesville, Virginia at some point in the near future. I’m not getting any younger! PLEASE!!!!!!!!!!
DJ
August 18, 2019 @ 7:01 am
I guess this is as good a place to put this as any other thread
https://www.npr.org/2019/08/13/748415932/for-women-musicians-maybelle-carter-set-the-standard-and-broke-the-mold?utm_source=pocket-newtab
Sara Ross
August 18, 2019 @ 7:58 am
So glad he’s doing great! Who doesn’t love Willie? Would pay 20x as much to see Willie than I would to see Carrie. With Willie it’s always been about the music and always timeless music. With her, it’s more about hair and wardrobe.
Darcy Gibbins
August 18, 2019 @ 9:08 am
Love you willie, praying for you….hope to see you again someday. DARCY IN NDAKOTA
Pierre Frenette
August 18, 2019 @ 8:05 pm
Were all praying for you on my Willie Nelson Fans Club.We need you around for years to come so pay attention to doctors orders lol.
Todd Haymon
August 19, 2019 @ 3:59 pm
Looking forward to seeing you in Lake Charles Louisiana Willie , can’t wait!!
Roxanne Summers
August 21, 2019 @ 4:59 am
willie, I am so happy to hear that you are doing well! Do you think that you could come back to Toledo to give a true perfomance ?
People were disappointed in our once in a lifetime chance to see you at you. The concert was short, 30 minutes of real desperation to make it through. Now we know why but sure would like to see you at your best like everyone will get in the rest of your tour. Please return to Toledo and give us a good performance! Maybe just to the people that have their e-tickets or stubs from that event.
Mara Karetsos
August 24, 2019 @ 4:46 am
UN SÉJOUR MAGIQUE AVEC -WILLIE NELSON!!!!
🎶🎼🎼🎼🎼🎼🎼🎸
Jim wilson
September 9, 2019 @ 7:19 am
Willie hope things go well for you man .I know a man gets tiered as gets old .but the brain is like an hot stove. Always ready to cook SOMTHING up yol. It’s a big ask but any chance you getting over to the .UK. DONT Do an Elvis on us .LOlv.
Regards James A Wilson.
Anthony bridgman
October 18, 2022 @ 5:56 pm
Hope so Willie Nelson doing okay
Anthony bridgman
October 18, 2022 @ 5:58 pm
We like your music we love it everyday when he sings
Anthony bridgman
October 18, 2022 @ 5:58 pm
My mom is a big fan of you hope your my mom can meet you someday