Although Willie Nelson is anticipated to release his newest album A Beautiful Time in just a few months, the iconic musician has taken a big step back from performing indoors any time soon.
This change affects a large number of Nelson’s planned appearances, including the CMA Theater at the Country Music Hall of Fame on March 10th and 11th in Nashville, the Billy Bob’s Texas date in Fort Worth on March 19th, the Peoria Civic Center Theater on April 20th, the Silver Creek Event Center date on April 22nd in New Buffalo, Michigan, and April 25th in Nashville, Indiana at the Brown County Music Center.
There are a few dates that have not yet been officially canceled but could still be considered to be indoor concerts, like the Saenger Theatre in New Orleans on March 13th, the Majestic Theatre in San Antonio on March 21st and 22nd, and the Moody Center in Austin April 29th and 30th with George Strait and the Randy Rogers Band.
“We are canceling our indoor headline shows until the COVID situation improves, as the safety of the audience and Willie and his touring personnel are of the utmost importance. When we are able, we will look to make up shows when possible,” Nelson’s publicist eventually clarified the cancelations after no explanation was initially given upon announcement.
See Nelson’s updated tour dates for the year below:
3/10 – CMA Theater – Nashville, TN – CANCELLED
3/11 – CMA Theater – Nashville, TN – CANCELLED
3/13 – Saenger Theatre – New Orleans, LA
3/14 – 713 Music Hall – Houston, TX
3/19 – Billy Bob’s Texas – Ft. Worth – CANCELLED
3/21 – Majestic Theatre – San Antonio, TX
3/22 – Majestic Theatre – San Antonio, TX
4/20 – Peoria Civic Center – Peoria, IL – CANCELLED
4/22 – Four Winds Casino – New Buffalo, MI – CANCELLED
4/23 – Kroger Field – Chris Stapleton: Concert for Kentucky – Lexington, KY
4/24 – CCNB Ampitheatre – Simpsonville, SC
4/25 – Brown County Music Center – Nashville, IN – CANCELLED
4/29 – Moody Center – Austin, TX w/ George Strait, Randy Rogers – Austin, TX
4/30 – Moody Center – Austin, TX w/ George Strait, Randy Rogers – Austin, TX
5/6 – Firstbank Ampitheater w/ Charley Crockett – Franklin, TN
5/7 – Brandon Ampitheater w/ Charley Crockett – Brandon, MS
5/8 – New Orleans Jazz Fest – New Orleans, LA
5/28 – Whitewater Ampitheatre w/ Zach Bryan – New Braunfels, TX
5/28 – Whitewater Ampitheatre w/ Zach Bryan – New Braunfels, TX
6/3 – Ozarks Ampitheater – Camden, MO
8/4 – Windy City Smokeout – Chicago, IL
8/6 – Musikfest – Bethlehem, PA
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