AUSTIN (KXAN) — Nation music icon Tanya Tucker mentioned she’s canceling all of her remaining 2021 tour dates because of not solely COVID-19 considerations, however she’s additionally recovering from an emergency hip surgical procedure she had in July.
That features her upcoming present scheduled for the primary weekend of ACL Fest.
She made the announcement to her fans Monday via Twitter, saying it “pains her to do that.”
“Hey y’all, with my d— hip nonetheless therapeutic, slowly however absolutely, and by rising considerations with COVID-19, I’ve made the choice to cancel all 2021 dates,” the tweet mentioned. “I need to hold my followers, band and crew members protected. I really like my workforce, however most of all, I really like you, the followers. We’ll be again in 2022 able to kick some a–.”
Tucker, 62, was scheduled to play Oct. 1 of ACL Fest. She additionally had a present scheduled for Sept. 30 on the Scoot Inn.
Organizers are requiring attendees present proof of a negative COVID-19 test inside 72 hours of the day they’re going to the music competition. For these totally vaccinated, they’ll current their vaccination card in lieu of a unfavorable check.
We requested ACL Fest organizers in the event that they deliberate on changing Tucker with one other act, and as soon as they get again to us, we’ll replace this story.
