Feel better, Luke Bryan! The 47-year-old singer revealed that he has been forced to cancel three shows due to illness. The American Idol judge shared the news with his fans on Instagram.
Luke, who is in the middle of his “Country On” tour, was scheduled to perform in Salt Lake City, Utah, on August 4. Shortly before the concert, he issued a statement on his Instagram Stories saying that he had been “battling a head cold” and was forced to reschedule the show for August 31.
Luke wrote, “I have been spending those days warming up and singing and have been able to perform. Today I have followed the same routine trying not to give up but I am just not getting better. I truly can not give you the show I want to give so I am going to have to postpone tonight’s show.”
Five hours later, Luke shared another update, this time for fans in Boise, Idaho. Luke wrote, “This is so hard for me to do, but I am going to have to cancel my show on August 5th at Ford Center. Under the advisement of doctors I need another day to rest my voice and get better. There is nothing that I love more than to play live shows and I am so disappointed to not be able to do this for you.”
Luke had to cancel a third appearance, this time at Watershed Festival in George, Washington, on August 6. He explained that this has been a “frustrating weekend” for him.
Earlier on August 4, Luke posted a video in commemoration of International Beer Day. Fans took the opportunity to comment on his health news on that post. Some fans criticized the timing of his cancellation, while others jumped to his defense.
One commenter wrote, “do you people not realize how a head cold can go? he’s been ‘putting a show for weeks being sick, and y’all are just screaming at him as if he can control it. give the guy a break.” Another fan explained, “Bummer! He was getting “sick” a couple weeks ago at the concert we were at, he thought it was allergies. He made it through, but it was a struggle, his voice cracked a few times, but it was still an amazing show. Hope you rest and feel better soon♥️”
Luke is scheduled to continue his “Country On” tour on August 10 in Arkansas. We’re sending our best wishes for a speedy recovery!
Katie Bowlby is Digital Director at Country Living, where she covers gift guides, product reviews, crafts, and TV shows like Yellowstone. She’s currently stitching up a cross-stitch pattern for the magazine’s next issue
