Fans in North Carolina are no doubt disappointed but certainly understanding. The oldest touring and recording artist in history , Willie Nelson, is having to take a short break.
At 91 years old, it is truly amazing that Nelson has continued to be on stage and travel across the country to perform for audiences everywhere.
His recent schedule was taking him to Charlotte and Raleigh, North Carolina for the Outlaw Music Festival Tour. His team released a statement on Instagram informing fans that Nelson was under the weather and unable to perform due to doctor’s orders.
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Fans were understanding but a bit moved by the choice of words used in the announcement.
“We regret to inform you…” left fans with a panicked feeling before they read the entirety of the post. Multiple fans commented with the same type of sentiment.
“Next time could you start with ‘Willis is ok, however…”
“Scared us all to death with this one.”
“When it comes to someone who’s 91 years old, you’re going Mohave to say, ‘he’s ok but isn’t feeling well’.”