Willie Nelson Cancels Oklahoma Show After Missouri Weather Damage

The Outlaw Music Festival's 10th Anniversary concert scheduled for July 1, 2025, in El Reno, Oklahoma, headlined by Willie Nelson & Family, was canceled due to severe weather damage. An extreme storm on June 29 in Ridgedale, Missouri, with heavy rains and winds reaching up to 80 mph, forced evacuation and damaged much of the festival's equipment and artists' instruments, making it unsafe to proceed with the Oklahoma show. Organizers, including Blackbird Presents and Lucky Star Amphitheater, issued refunds to ticketholders and apologized for the inconvenience. The festival production is currently recovering and replacing damaged gear to resume the tour, which will continue on July 4 in Austin, Texas, with Nelson emphasizing his commitment to perform at his annual 4th of July Picnic. The lineup also includes notable artists such as Bob Dylan, The Mavericks, and Tami Neilson, who were all affected by the cancellation. Fans expressed concern for Nelson's famous guitar, Trigger, which a representative confirmed is unharmed.