
During a tour, Nelson had to make a tough decision to cancel their headlining gig at the Jazz Fest. It was discovered that a member of the Willie Nelson Family Band had tested positive for C-19. Surprisingly, it was later revealed that it was Nelson himself who had contracted the virus.
Awakening in the middle of the night on his tour bus, Nelson struggled to breathe, facing a terrifying ordeal. A rapid PCR test confirmed his fears: he had indeed contracted C-19. Given his age, the situation was dire due to his vulnerability to the virus.