Sam Smith Cancels More Shows

Grammy-winning British singer Sam Smith has been forced to call off more shows due to a haemorrhage on his vocal cords, cutting through his U.S. and European tour dates.

Photo: The Legendary Roy Wilkins Auditorium

The Roy Wilkins Auditorium, Saint Paul, Minn.

Having already pulled his shows in Australia and Asia, he’s now been forced to scrap European shows including the UK’s Radio 1 Big Weekend in Norwich (May 23), as well as festivals including Scotland’s T In The Park, Denmark’s Northside and Finland’s Provinssirock. Also announced was that he would not be performing at Hangout Festival in Alabama May 15-17. WME’s Kirk Sommer told Pollstar that Smith will resume in July.

In a statement Smith said: “I am very upset to announce I have been battling to get my vocal cords better the last 10 days but unfortunately they haven’t recovered and I am going to need surgery.

“I’m so gutted to be missing all the shows and events I was meant to be playing at. The doctors say I will be back in 6-8 weeks and I cannot wait to sing for you all soon.”