Wanda Jackson retires from touring

Jackson, 81, who had hits with "Fujiyama Mama," "Funnel of Love" and "Right or Wrong," had much success in the 1950s and 1960s. She once also dated Elvis Presley.

"After over 60 years of touring, Wanda Jackson wishes to announce her retirement from performing. This retirement is solely based on health and safety. It has been a wild ride. Thank you all for all the years of continued fandom and support. This is not the end, just the beginning of a new chapter. Join us as we congratulate the Queen of Rockabilly on over six decades of rip roaring live performances, priceless stories and countless shimmies."

"All of this being said, Wanda will not be making appearances at either Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend nor the Nashville Boogie Vintage Weekender. In true rockabilly spirit, please still go out to these shows and keep the spirit of rockabilly alive."

Those shows remain posted on her website.

Jackson, an Oklahoma native, converted to Christianity in 1971 and recorded gospel music. she had a comeback in rockabilly. In 2011, she released "The Party Ain't Over," on Jack White's Third Man Records. He produced the disc. Her last album was "Unfinished Business" on 2012 on Sugar Hill.

There was no word if Jackson would continue recording.