Willie Nelson cuts Utah show short for breathing issues

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Monday, August 14, 2017
Willie Nelson cuts Utah show short for altitude sickness

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah (KTRK) -- Willie Nelson will be back "On the Road Again" soon.

The legendary country music singer and songwriter had to cut his Salt Lake City show short Sunday.

The 84-year-old said he had breathing issues and was taken to the hospital.

Nelson later tweeted an apology saying "the altitude got me and and I am feeling better now and headed for lower ground."

Nelson has battled multiple health complaints in recent years and even cancelled a few shows back in January, but he has since returned to traveling on the road.

Take a look back at moments from legendary country singer Willie Nelson's life.

His latest album "God's Problem Child" was released in May and became his 17th chart-topper on Billboard top country album's chart.

Nelson is due to perform in Galveston and Sugar Land in November.

PHOTOS: The life and times of Willie Nelson

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Country singer-songwriter Willie Nelson appears at the Country Music Association Awards in Nashville, Tenn., Sept. 29, 1993.
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