Morgan Wallen’s vocal issues got worse instead of better, and doctors have put him on mandatory vocal rest for six weeks.<\/p>\n
You may recall he rested for a bit and then came back, but this time he needs to heal for good.<\/p>\n
Here’s what he said in a statement.<\/p>\n
“I got some bad news from my doctors at the Vanderbilt Voice Center. After taking ten days of vocal rest, I performed three shows last weekend in Florida and by the third one I felt terrible. So I went in and got scoped and they told me I re-injured my vocal cords and that I have vocal fold trauma. Their advice is to go on vocal rest for six weeks. They want me to NOT talk but said it’s okay if I need to for something like this.”<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
He also revealed that he tore a chest muscle while on tour in Australia.<\/p>\n
“I’ve been trying to work through that quietly, but this time off is going to help me get that back right as well.”<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
He’s working on rescheduling all of his shows, except the festivals. He said he’s working to make those dates up next year.<\/p>\n
Morgan also won’t be at the ACM Awards on Thursday, May 11th, and he’s ALSO missing today’s ACM Lifting Lives event.<\/p>\n
It’s pretty clear this is serious business. Doctors said he’ll be okay if follows their instructions, but if he keeps singing, he’ll permanently damage his voice.<\/p>\n
“So for the longevity of my career, this is the choice I have to make. I hate it, but I love you guys and appreciate the support you always give me. I’ll be back better than ever.”<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
Kenny Chesney is already listed as his replacement at Gulf Coast Jam on June 3rd.<\/p>\n
According to Morgan’s tour page, he’ll return to the stage later THAT month when he does two shows at Chicago’s Wrigley Field, on June 22nd and 23rd.<\/p>\n