Willie Nelson, the singer-songwriter who is 91 years old, made a triumphant return to the stage following a period of health issues. He performed at his 4th of July Picnic concert in Camden, N.J. after missing several shows due to illness. Nelson’s team shared a video on Instagram showing the singer walking out to cheers and applause from fans, with the caption proclaiming “He’s bbaaacccckkkkk.”
During the concert, Nelson performed over 20 songs, including hits like “On the Road Again” and “Always on My Mind.” This appearance comes after Nelson had to cancel performances on his Outlaw Music Festival tour at the end of June due to his illness. His team had stated on June 21st that Nelson was not feeling well and needed to rest for four days but was expected to make a quick recovery.
Despite being absent from the tour for a few days, Nelson’s participation in the Outlaw Music Festival tour is highly anticipated. The tour also features legendary artists like Bob Dylan, Robert Plant, Alison Krauss, John Mellencamp, and Billy Strings. The tour is scheduled to continue through September 20th.