Willie Nelson Performance Abruptly Canceled In Charlotte

Nelson left the stage before he even started his set.

(Charlotte, NC)  --  Willie Nelson is recovering after he abruptly cancelled his performance in Charlotte, North Carolina. 

The 85-year-old country music legend made it out on stage during the Outlaw Music Fest Saturday night, but he walked off before performing a single song. 

Festival organizers say Nelson got sick and asked fans to hold onto their tickets until a new date is scheduled.  

 

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