The underage Red Headed Stranger missed a few Outlaw Music festival dates on doctor's orders, but recovered well enough for a show in Camden, New Jersey.
Since half is gone About a dozen Outlaw Music Fest shows due to an unspecified illness, Willie Nelson returned to the stage for his annual Fourth of July picnic, held outside of Philly in Camden, New Jersey, on Thursday. Nelson was greeted with thunderous cheers from the audience.
Nelson's son Lucas has filled in for Willie, singing his dad's songs, on the Outlaw tour, which also features Bob Dylan, Robert Plant and Alison Krauss, among others. These artists also played at the 4th of July Picnic, as well as Celisse, Maren Morris and Mavis Staples. The concert marked the first time in 14 years that Nelson held his Independence Day picnic outside the Lone Star State.
Late last month, Nelson's social media reported that the country singer-songwriter was “not feeling well” and would have to miss a series of outlaw dates “on doctor's orders.” On Tuesday, the artist's social media said: “Willie Nelson can't wait to see everyone in Camden on the 4th of July.”
In May, the ever-prolific Nelson released his 75th album, The border; It's also his 14th complete game in the last decade. “[The title track] is one of Red Headed Stranger's most moving and cinematic recordings of recent days, a story-song in which the trauma and complexity of the immigration issue stings you in the face as hard as desert sand.” The Rolling Stones revision mentioned.
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