Merle Haggard Cancels February Tour Dates Due To Illness

After coming down with double pneumonia last month and canceling a handful of shows to allow himself time recover, Merle Haggard has canceled his remaining February tour dates.

The singer reportedly has yet to fully recover from the illness. Haggard’s publicist told Rolling Stone that the legendary entertainer is “still feeling weak from his recent struggle with double pneumonia and has decided to seek further treatment.” According to the publication, Haggard spent 11 days at California’s Eisenhower Medical Center last month.

“Merle is hopeful he will be back on the road later in the spring,” his publicist concluded.

If he feels up to it, Haggard will continue his tour on March 3 at Arkansas State University. Fans can stay tuned to his website for updates.

On Tuesday, the Country Music Hall of Famer thanked fans for sticking by his side in a touching Facebook post.