Willie Nelson feeling better after canceling Colorado performance

Willie Nelson performs onstage at the 2012 CMT Music Awards on June 6, 2012, in Nashville, Tenn.

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Updated 10:57 a.m. ET

(CBS/AP) A representative for Willie Nelson says he is feeling better after canceling a performance over the weekend, and will be back on the road.

The 79-year-old Nelson was scheduled to perform Saturday at a private home in Castle Pines Village, Colo. The benefit was for an organization that provides animal care and shelter in the Denver area.

Reports said the country music legend pulled out of the appearance after suffering breathing problems.

"I was told Willie woke up and had trouble breathing, so he was taken to the hospital," the host of the fundraiser, Fred Bartlit, told The Denver Post.

KUSA-TV reports that an announcement made to the crowd said Nelson suffered from "breathing problems due to high altitude and emphysema."

But Elaine Shock said Monday that Nelson was not hospitalized and no other concerts will be canceled. His next performance is scheduled Tuesday in Dallas.

[mjb89]

demsareloosers, at least this Democrat knows how to spell losers.

[formerlyluvnut]

What's the goofy 'ol dope head do these day's...get to his concerts on a hoveround???

[payasyougogo]

Willie's road schedule would be tough on a 30 year old, not alone someone his age. Hope he takes some time off soon at his Maui home, he is too precious to lose.

[perplexed4]

The world is a BETTER place for having Willie in it.

[formerlyluvnut]

Well, we all have our opinions I suppose.

[perplexed4]

God bless, Willie. He's his own man and has done it "his way" w/a big heart and some GREAT music. Keep on keeping on, Willie!!!!!

[pokey5735]

Willie, we have a lot of love and affection for you. I hope you get well soon!!

[MissCissi]

Sending EVERY good vibe to Willie and his folks! (Also, I'm sure that karek40 is sorry for being an uneducated idiot)

[ProudOkie]

Willie you are on mind, always on my mind -

[karek40]

All that pot has done its damage.

[ProudOkie]

ugly comment, Willie Nelson taught me kindness, perseverance and love even those who are mean like karek40. Try pot, it makes you nice and you don't have to be afraid to die -

[bobnjersey]

[All that pot has done its damage.]
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he's 79 years old ... the damage happens all on it's own at that age.