Nabors will not perform at Indianapolis 500
Posted: May 2, 2012 10:02 PM EDT | Updated: Nov 6, 2014 12:39 AM EDT
INDIANAPOLIS -- A long-time Indianapolis 500 performer is hanging up his microphone.
81-year-old Jim Nabors is having heart surgery and will miss this year's race.
He's been a staple at the Indy 500 since 1972.
His trademark "Back Home Again in Indiana" will still be used.
Next week, the Indianapolis Motor Speedway is sending someone to Nabor's home so he can record the song.