Willie Nelson pulls out of additional performance on Outlaw Music Festival Tour
Willie Nelson is bowing out of another performance on his ongoing Outlaw Music Festival Tour.
Nelson, who was scheduled to perform in Virginia Beach, Virginia, on Thursday, will not be playing the concert, according to a statement shared on Nelson's official Facebook page Wednesday.
The reason for Nelson's absence was not disclosed in the statement, but the singer’s team said they "expect Willie to return to the tour shortly."
Performers Bob Dylan, Robert Plant and Alison Krauss, and Celisse will perform at Thursday’s show, according to the Facebook post. Nelson’s son Lukas Nelson and the country icon’s touring band Family will fill in for Nelson during his set.
USA TODAY has reached out to representatives for Nelson for comment.
Nelson’s no-show follows a recent string of canceled performances for the singer amid health concerns.
Willie Nelson: Singer cancels Outlaw Music Festival Tour performances for health reasons
Willie Nelson cancels Outlaw Music Festival Tour performances for health reasons
Nelson canceled his appearance at the Outlaw Music Festival Tour on Friday for health reasons, a statement shared on his social media pages said.
"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 said, adding that Nelson was "expected to make a quick recovery."
Additional information about Nelson's health was not provided at the time.
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The “Always on My Mind” singer was scheduled to perform Friday in Georgia as part of the Outlaw Music Festival Tour, which he is headlining. He was also set to perform on Saturday and Sunday in North Carolina.
"I am thrilled to get back on the road again with my family and friends playing the music we love for the fans we love," Nelson said in February when the festival's lineup was unveiled.
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