Country singer Willie Nelson will not be performing at the Outlaw Music Festival this Sunday at Coastal Credit Union Music Park.
A Facebook post announced the news on Friday afternoon, saying Nelson is under doctor’s orders to rest for the next four days due to feeling ill.
The good news is he is expected to rejoin the tour next week.
In the meantime, fans can still enjoy a special set by Willie Nelson’s son, Lukas Nelson and the Family Band, along with some surprise guests, who will play Willie’s classics and more.
Bob Dylan, Robert Plant and Alison Krauss, Celisse, and other artists are still scheduled to perform.
Staying cool at the festival:
With Raleigh temperatures forecast to stay in the uncomfortable 90s for the next week, the venue wants to assure fans they’ll be comfortable.
They’ve already shared a statement about measures being taken to keep everyone cool, saying:
“Coastal Credit Union Music Park wants to help fans stay cool so they can enjoy the show. We already informed fans on the extra steps we’re taking for this week’s shows and throughout the summer. This includes allowing fans to bring empty, reusable water bottles into the venue which they can fill up all night long at our free hydration stations. The venue is also equipped with misting fans, multiple cooling stations and we have complimentary sunscreen available for fans.”
