SXSW and Coachella canceled globally due to the coronavirus. In March, Live Nation canceled all of its tours, including those from Billie Eilish, Post Malone, Madonna and Cher.“I wanted to make sure, if we were going to do anything like this, that they had the important stuff worked out,” Paisley said in an interview with the Associated Press on Monday. “My goal would be not to spread this virus to one person.
There should be no spread from this. That’s key. I just don’t think it’s worth doing shows if we’re putting people at risk.”“The idea that we’re outdoors is a great thing,” Paisley added. “I just think it’s a fun way to watch a concert anyway.