Country music icon Willie Nelson was advised by his doctor to sit out the start of his Outlaw Music Festival Tour on Friday night (June 21) at the Ameris Bank Amphitheatre in Alpharetta, GA, due to health concerns.
Nelson’s team shared the news on social media, stating, “We regret to inform you that Willie Nelson is not feeling well, and per doctor’s orders, has been advised to rest for the next four days. He is expected to make a quick recovery and join the Outlaw Music Festival tour next week.”
In Nelson’s absence, his son Lukas Nelson and the Family Band, along with a few guests, performed a special set that included Willie’s classics and other songs. Performances by Bob Dylan, Robert Plant, Alison Krauss, and Celisse continued as scheduled.
The festival continued on Saturday night (June 22) in Charlotte, NC, and was set to visit Raleigh, NC’s Coastal Credit Union Music Park on Sunday night (June 23). Nelson is expected to rejoin the tour at the Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater in Virginia Beach on Wednesday (June 26).
In the official tour announcement made in February, Nelson expressed his excitement, saying, “This year’s Outlaw Music Festival Tour promises to be the biggest and best yet with this lineup of legendary artists. I am thrilled to get back on the road again with my family and friends playing the music we love for the fans we love.”
2024 Outlaw Music Festival Tour Dates & Lineups:
Friday, June 21, 2024
Ameris Bank Amphitheatre, Alpharetta, GA
Willie Nelson & Family, Bob Dylan, Robert Plant & Alison Krauss, Celisse
Saturday, June 22, 2024
PNC Music Pavilion, Charlotte, NC
Willie Nelson & Family, Bob Dylan, Robert Plant & Alison Krauss, Celisse
Sunday, June 23, 2024
Coastal Credit Union Music Park, Raleigh, NC
Willie Nelson & Family, Bob Dylan, Robert Plant & Alison Krauss, Celisse
Wednesday, June 26, 2024
Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater at Virginia Beach, VA
Willie Nelson & Family, Bob Dylan, Robert Plant & Alison Krauss, Celisse
Friday, June 28, 2024
Empower Federal Credit Union Amphitheater at Lakeview, Syracuse, NY
Willie Nelson & Family, Bob Dylan, Robert Plant & Alison Krauss, Celisse
Saturday, June 29, 2024
Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater, Wantagh, NY
Willie Nelson & Family, Bob Dylan, Robert Plant & Alison Krauss, Celisse
Sunday, June 30, 2024
PNC Bank Arts Center, Holmdel, NJ
Willie Nelson & Family, Bob Dylan, Robert Plant & Alison Krauss, Celisse
Tuesday, July 2, 2024
Xfinity Center, Mansfield, MA
Willie Nelson & Family, Bob Dylan, Robert Plant & Alison Krauss, Celisse
Saturday, July 6, 2024
Bethel Woods Center for the Arts, Bethel, NY
Willie Nelson & Family, Bob Dylan, Robert Plant & Alison Krauss, Celisse
Sunday, July 7, 2024
Hersheypark Stadium, Hershey, PA
Willie Nelson & Family, Bob Dylan, Robert Plant & Alison Krauss, Celisse
Monday, July 29, 2024
North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre, Chula Vista, CA
Willie Nelson & Family, Bob Dylan, John Mellencamp, Brittney Spencer
Wednesday, July 31, 2024
Hollywood Bowl, Los Angeles, CA
Willie Nelson & Family, Bob Dylan, John Mellencamp, Brittney Spencer
Saturday, August 3, 2024
Shoreline Amphitheatre, Mountain View, CA
Willie Nelson & Family, Bob Dylan, John Mellencamp, Brittney Spencer
Sunday, August 4, 2024
Toyota Amphitheatre, Wheatland, CA
Willie Nelson & Family, Bob Dylan, John Mellencamp, Brittney Spencer
Wednesday, August 7, 2024
Ford Idaho Center Amphitheater, Boise, ID
Willie Nelson & Family, Bob Dylan, John Mellencamp, Brittney Spencer
Friday, August 9, 2024
ONE Spokane Stadium, Spokane, WA
Willie Nelson & Family, Bob Dylan, John Mellencamp, Brittney Spencer
Saturday, August 10, 2024
Gorge Amphitheatre, George, WA
Willie Nelson & Family, Bob Dylan, John Mellencamp, Billy Strings, Brittney Spencer
Friday, September 6, 2024
Somerset Amphitheater, Somerset, WI
Willie Nelson & Family, Bob Dylan, John Mellencamp, Southern Avenue
Saturday, September 7, 2024
Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre, Tinley Park, IL
Willie Nelson & Family, Bob Dylan, John Mellencamp, Southern Avenue
Sunday, September 8, 2024
Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre, St. Louis, MO
Willie Nelson & Family, Bob Dylan, John Mellencamp, Southern Avenue
Wednesday, September 11, 2024
Riverbend Music Center, Cincinnati, OH
Willie Nelson & Family, Bob Dylan, John Mellencamp, Southern Avenue
Thursday, September 12, 2024
Blossom Music Center, Cuyahoga Falls, OH
Willie Nelson & Family, Bob Dylan, John Mellencamp, Southern Avenue
Saturday, September 14, 2024
The Pavilion at Star Lake, Burgettstown, PA
Willie Nelson & Family, Bob Dylan, John Mellencamp, Southern Avenue
Sunday, September 15, 2024
Pine Knob Music Theatre, Clarkston, MI
Willie Nelson & Family, Bob Dylan, John Mellencamp, Southern Avenue
Tuesday, September 17, 2024
Darien Lake Amphitheater, Buffalo, NY
Willie Nelson & Family, Bob Dylan, John Mellencamp, Southern Avenue
