“It’s always upsetting to let your fans, band, crew and our promoters down, but sometimes the unexpected happens,” said County Star in a statement.
bonnie reitt has rescheduled four upcoming shows amid surgery for a “medical condition”, and canceled an additional performance.
“Something To Talk About” Singer, 73, Will Not Appear Brandi Carlilehave postponed their shows at Mothership Weekend and Athens, Georgia, to next month; Louisville, Kentucky; Indianapolis, Indiana; and Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, according to a statement shared on his official Instagram page on Friday.
The statement began, “Bonnie has a medical condition that required surgery to be addressed.” “The doctors say that for him to recover properly, they recommend that he not perform for a couple of weeks.”
“We deeply apologize for this delay and inconvenience,” it continued. “It’s always upsetting to let your fans, band, crew and our promoters down, but sometimes the unexpected happens.”
The Grammy winner is set to resume her 2023 tour on June 1 in Dublin, Ireland, according to the statement, adding that Raitt is currently in “good hands”.
“Thank you for your well wishes and understanding, and we greatly appreciate you honoring her request for privacy during this healing time,” the statement concluded.
As per the scheduling, Rhett’s shows in Athens and Pittsburgh will now take place in 2024, while his shows in Louisville and Indianapolis will take place in June and July, respectively.
“Get well soon Bonnie,” Carlile, 41, commented on the post. “We all absolutely love you. Everyone is glad you’re taking care of yourself and not pushing it.”
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Ritt’s postponement comes more than two months after he won song of the year 2023 Grammy Awards Back To February,
first Lady Jill Biden A stunned Raitt was presented with the award for “Just Like That”, which the singer said was inspired by her friend and fellow musician john prineWho died in 2020 after a battle with Coronavirus.
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“Oh my God,” she said as she began her acceptance speech. “I’m so shocked. I don’t know what to say. It’s just a surreal moment.”
Regarding the inspiration behind the Grammy-winning song, Raitt shared, “I was inspired for this song by an incredible story of love, and grace, and the generosity of someone who gives their best to help another person live. Donates the organs of the beloved.
“And the story was so simple and so beautiful for the time. And people are reacting to the song, partly because of how much I love and we all love John Prine, and that’s what inspired the music for this song.” The inspiration was, and telling this story from inside,” he continued.
Added Raitt, “I don’t write a lot of songs, but I’m so proud that you appreciate it.”
Other songs nominated in the category include Gayle“abcdefu” lizzo“About Damn Time,” Taylor Swift“All’s Well (10 Minute Version),” Harry Styles“It was like,” steve lacy“bad habit” of beyonce“Break My Soul” adele“Easy On Me,” Dj Khaled characteristic of Rick Ross, Lil Wayne, jay zee, john legend and Friday’s “God Did” and Kendrick Lamarof “The Heart Part 5.”
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