Willie Nelson cancels Sandstone appearance

? Willie Nelson has canceled four concerts after being treated for a broken blood vessel in his nose.

Nelson was treated Thursday in Lincoln, Neb. He is expected to rejoin the tour within the next week, his record company said Friday.

He canceled concerts Thursday night in Lincoln, Neb., Friday night in Neosho, Mo., tonight in Bonner Springs, Kan., and Sunday in Geneva, Minn.

Nelson has been on a U.S. tour since July 12 to promote his recent release, “The Great Divide.” The tour will continue into the fall and will include Farm Aid 2002.