George Jones cancels Minn. concert due to health

Jones apologized to fans for the inconvenience

Updated: Thursday, 01 Nov 2012, 8:22 AM EDT
Published : Thursday, 01 Nov 2012, 8:22 AM EDT

MAHNOMEN, Minn. (AP) — A Minnesota casino says legendary country singer George Jones is ill and has canceled a concert scheduled this week.

Jones was scheduled to perform Friday at the Shooting Star Casino, Hotel and Event Center in Mahnomen (muh-NOH'-min). That concert had been rescheduled from April, when Jones needed more time to recover from an upper respiratory infection.

Shooting Star released a statement from Jones' management team, saying the 81-year-old singer has gotten a virus and is being treated by doctors.

Jones apologized to his fans for the inconvenience.

Shooting Star says there are no plans to reschedule the performance. Ticket-buyers will receive a refund.

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Online:

http://www.georgejones.com

http://www.starcasino.com

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