- Controversial nation singer Morgan Wallen canceled his Sunday live performance minutes earlier than he was slated to take the stage.
- After many followers had been already within the stadium at Ole Miss, a message appeared saying the present was off.
- Wallen later apologized on Instagram, saying, “it kills me to ship this so near showtime.”
Controversial nation singer Morgan Wallen upset lots of his followers on Sunday night time after he canceled his live performance, inside Ole Miss’ stadium, mere minutes earlier than he was slated to take the stage.
Some followers who attended the present inside Vaught Hemingway Stadium in Oxford, Mississippi documented the expertise on social media after being met with a black-and-white message that knowledgeable the viewers Wallen would not be exhibiting as much as carry out.
“Women and gents, sadly, Morgan has misplaced his voice and is unable to carry out tonight,” the message learn, in accordance with photographs on social media. “Subsequently, tonight’s present has been canceled. Please make your method safely to the stadium exits. Refunds for tonight’s occasion shall be obtainable at level of buy.”
—Megan Lynn (@SouthernMama333) April 24, 2023
Insider reached out to reps for Wallen on Monday, who pointed to the nation singer’s assertion on Instagram to elucidate why he needed to bow out of the present so final minute.
Within the assertion, the 29-year-old singer apologized after saying there was nothing he may do after attempting to get his voice to return.
“After final night time’s present I began shedding my voice so I spent the day resting up, speaking to my physician and dealing by way of my vocal train attempting to get higher,” his prolonged assertion started.
“I actually thought I might be capable to take the stage and it kills me to ship this so near showtime, however my voice is shot and I’m unable to sing,” Wallen wrote. “I’m so sorry, I promise you guys I attempted every part I may.”
The nation singer made historical past final week after having three of his songs — “Final Night time,” “Although You Ought to Know,” and “One Factor at a Time” — within the high 10 of Billboard’s Nation Airplay chart.
Nonetheless, Wallen has lengthy been controversial for utilizing a racial slur and being arrested for public intoxication amongst different eyebrow-raising incidents.