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Willie Nelson Quit Smoking!

Wow… did you hear this? Willie Nelson quit smoking!  Like quit “everything”. Willie Nelson said he has given up smoking marijuana because it has taken its toll on his health….

Willie Nelson Cancels Current Tour Due To 'Breathing Problem'
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Wow... did you hear this?

Willie Nelson quit smoking!  Like quit "everything".

Willie Nelson said he has given up smoking marijuana because it has taken its toll on his health.

He said:  “I have abused my lungs quite a bit in the past, so breathing is a little more difficult these days and I have to be careful.”

His choice to stop smoking has had no affect on his "Willie's Remedy," which sells hemp-infused coffees and teas or "Willie's Reserve," which sells buds, vape cartridges and edibles.

We all say  him perform with Kacey Musgraves at the CMA's  and I'm sure you said to yourself, wow...he's aging more and didn't look or sound healthy then.

He will be here next year...so it looks like he's still healthy enough to tour!

This pic of Willie was posted in April...lol.

You can see the interview HERE

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