Willie Nelson cancels tour dates because of ‘breathing problem’ By Press Association August 8 2019, 9:49pm August 8 2019, 9:49pm Share Willie Nelson cancels tour dates because of ‘breathing problem’ Share via Facebook Twitter Linkedin Whatsapp Messenger Email Post link https://www.thecourier.co.uk/news/uk-world/953277/willie-nelson-cancels-tour-dates-because-of-breathing-problem/ Copy Link Willie Nelson has come off his tour (Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP) Country singer Willie Nelson has come off his tour because of a “breathing problem”. The 86-year-old apologised on Twitter, writing: “I need to have my doctor check out.” Nelson had just finished performing with Alison Krauss in Toledo, Ohio, and he was next scheduled to appear on Friday in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He wrote “I’ll be back.” Update: Willie is resting and feeling better. The tour will resume on September 6 in Gilford, NH. Thanks to all the fans for the continued https://t.co/o5mhKA6CnE— Willie Nelson (@WillieNelson) August 8, 2019 Farm Aid says Nelson will resume his tour on September 6. Nelson will perform at the Farm Aid concert with John Mellencamp, Dave Matthews, Neil Young and Bonnie Raitt on September 21 in Wisconsin. Nelson’s tour is scheduled to end on November 29 in Thackerville, Oklahoma. Nelson cancelled his appearance at the Outlaw Music Festival due to illness last summer. He was also forced to cancel several dates in 2018.