Country music legend and former “American Idol” judge Keith Urban has canceled his scheduled concert in Greenville, South Carolina, due to laryngitis. The show was set to take place on Thursday night at the Bon Secours Wellness Arena.
According to event organizers, the Grammy-winning country singer has been placed on complete vocal rest following his diagnosis earlier in the week. Urban’s longtime laryngologist, Dr. Gaelyn Garrett from the Vanderbilt Voice Center, advised the 57-year-old artist to cancel the show to avoid further strain on his voice, as reported by Fox Carolina.
Doctor Confirms Singer Expected to Recover Before Nashville Show
(Photo by Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images for iHeartRadio)Urban’s medical team remains optimistic about his recovery. Dr. Garrett said the singer is expected to return to the stage for his Nashville concert on Friday, October 17, at the Bridgestone Arena.
“Keith Urban has been advised by his longtime laryngologist, Dr. Gaelyn Garrett, to cancel his performance in Greenville due to laryngitis, which began earlier this week,” the statement read. “He has been placed on complete vocal rest, and Dr. Garrett is optimistic that he will be back onstage for his Nashville show.”
The canceled Greenville performance was part of Urban’s High & Alive World Tour, which began in May and was set to conclude in Nashville.
Urban Apologizes to Fans With Heartfelt Message
Urban expressed regret over the cancellation and took a moment to thank fans for their support.
“Hey Greenville, I’m so SO sorry to have to cancel the show,” Urban shared in a statement. “I know all the logistics it takes to get to a concert these days, and I’ve never taken any of that, or any of YOU, for granted. I’m looking forward to getting back there when we can!”
Although he hasn’t posted about the cancellation on his social media pages, his heartfelt note quickly circulated among fans who wished him a speedy recovery.
Ticket Refunds & Rescheduling Information
The Bon Secours Wellness Arena confirmed that refunds will be issued automatically to anyone who purchased tickets through Ticketmaster. Fans who bought tickets through third-party resellers are advised to contact their original vendor for assistance.
Urban’s High & Alive World Tour featured supporting acts Chase Matthew, Alana Springsteen, and Karley Scott Collins on select dates. Despite the temporary setback, Urban’s team reassured fans that he is expected to make a full recovery and continue performing.
As Urban rests his voice, many fans are sending well wishes to both the artist and his estranged wife, Nicole Kidman, following their recent separation.
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