Sturgill Simpson Cancels Remaining 2021 Tour Dates Due to Vocal Cord Injury

Sturgill Simpson has canceled the remaining dates on his 2021 tour due to a vocal cord injury. Simpson announced the news in an Instagram post earlier today (September 30). “Turns out I did in fact unfortunately hemorrhage/rupture my vocal chords after all,” he wrote. “I am currently getting the best treatment available and should fully recover but its gonna be a long hot minute before I can return to stage.” Find his full post below.

Earlier this month, Simpson announced on Instagram that he had completely lost his voice. “Hoping just viral laryngitis or inhaling treated wood from backstage campfire at Merlefest,” he wrote. “Or something equally stupid and not actual injury to vocal chords for playing too many shows in a row after not singing much for over 18 months.” He subsequently canceled a string of tour dates in New York and Nashville.

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