Meeeee meeee meeeeeee!!!! (clears throat).
If you have listened to the show... You know I am not a singer. But in the singing game, a voice, is the money-maker! Gotta Protect It!
Artists have to realize that after taking a huge chunk of time off during the pandemic. (not their fault) Their voices will take time to strengthen for the abundance of shows they are putting on their vocal cords these days.
For some artists the pandemic was the biggest layoff of their careers. Now being back on the road for a full tour is overload.
Recently,
-Morgan Wallen was put on vocal rest by doctor's orders and missed a month of shows.
-Miranda had an illness that had her re-schedule a few of her residency shows.
-Luke Bryan had to cancel 3 shows due to illness. Then Played 2 shows and then had to cancel another.
Vocal rest is nothing new. Reba, Jon Pardi, Shania a lot of artists have been on ordered rest in the past. It is just the nature of the business. People get sick, strain vocals and can't make shows for some reason or another. It is nothing personal against us the ticketholders! I understand the frustration. Going, waiting to park, paying for parking, standing/waiting/getting into the venue, refreshments, concert memorabilia, just to turn around and have to do it all over again or just get a refund.
I realize this summer has been a really wet one for outdoor country shows. We are Ohio! Wait 5 minutes and the weather is different... some shows have been like 5 hour delays, but they happened, and were worth it to me. The artists, venues, promoters... no one wants to cancel million dollar shows or tours due to weather, voice, health or any instance. Life happens... The artist wants to give you the best show because it's their livelihood and you pay their bills and keep them going. They do not want to let you down. If it is a vocal issue they have to wait for doctor's 'all clear'. Let's just hope the rest of the outdoor shows go over without any hiccups... You can't cancel a show for those??? Kidding.
Dylan Scott just dropped a few shows due to doctors vocal rest orders (not around Ohio):
(1/2) "Hey guys - cancelling shows is never something I want to do but with doctor’s orders I cannot perform this weekend.
— Dylan Scott (@DylanScottCntry) August 17, 2023
Kansas City - we will be rescheduling tonight’s show two weeks from now to 08/31.
Unfortunately, my appearances on the following two shows are cancelled:
(2/2)
— Dylan Scott (@DylanScottCntry) August 17, 2023
08/18 Watertown, SD
08/19 East Grand Forks, MN
If you had tickets to any of these shows, more information will be coming to you directly from each venue. I am so sorry but thank you guys for understanding!” - Dylan