The 'Margaritaville' hitmaker has decided to cancel his scheduled trip to Nashville for the upcoming weekend Grand Ole Opry performance due to Covid-19 concerns.
- June 21, 2020
AceShowbiz - Jimmy Buffett has cancelled his debut at the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, Tennessee on Saturday night, June 20, 2020 over COVID-19 fears.
The "Margaritaville" hitmaker was billed to perform with Brad Paisley and songwriter Mac McAnally as part of the Opry's weekly TV and radio variety show, but a spike in coronavirus cases has forced him to pull out of the gig - even though he would have been playing to an empty theatre.
"I would just like to say how disappointed I am that because of circumstances with the recent spikes in COVID-19, I have had to postpone my trip to Nashville to play with Mac and Brad Paisley," a Facebook statement reads.
"I have loved the Grand Ole Opry since the days I covered shows at the Ryman (Auditorium) as a Billboard reporter on Music Row in the early 70s before I moved to Margaritaville. As soon as it is safe for me to travel back to Music City and meet up with Mac and Brad, I will come play for you. Can't wait. See you then and keep your Fins Up."
Opry bosses have been staging their weekly TV and radio shows throughout the pandemic, sticking rigidly to health guidelines, employing as few staff as possible, and banning the public from attending the gigs.
