Jim Nabors Not Singing At Indy 500 This Year

From ESPN: Heart surgery will prevent Jim Nabors from performing "Back Home Again in Indiana" at this year's Indianapolis 500.
The 81-year-old Nabors will have surgery later this month, Indianapolis Motor Speedway spokesman Doug Boles said.
"I am very disappointed that I will not be at this year's Indianapolis 500," Nabors said in a statement. "I have attended nearly 40 races and been honored to sing 'Back Home Again.' There is no place I would rather be on Memorial Day weekend than with my family of Indianapolis 500 fans. I am looking forward to returning and singing in person once again in 2013."
http://espn.go.com/racing/indycar/story/_/id/7882796/jim-nabors-miss-indianapolis-500-back-home-indiana-performance
It's kind of hoke for Nabors to sing the song.  First, he wasn't born in Indiana nor has he ever lived there, but it is a 40 year old tradition and he certainly has some deep pipes.
Hope he recovers quickly.