Country star Eric Church is set to take the place of anAmerican Idoljudge and fellow country artist after the latter singer canceled shows.American Idolseason 23featuredthe return of judges Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan, but Katy Perry left after seven seasons. She was replaced by country superstar andAmerican Idolseason 4 winner Carrie Underwood.
Country star Eric Church is set to take the place of anAmerican Idoljudge and fellow country artist after the latter singer canceled shows.
In a Facebook post,Lukeannounced that,due to illness, he’s been forced to cancel his performances at the Country Stampede Music Festival on Thursday, June 26; NEBRASKAland Days’ Viaero Wireless Summer Jam on Friday, June 27; and Country Jam on Saturday, June 28. Luke was the headliner for all three concerts, but Eric is stepping in for him.
Luke apologized for the cancellations, writing,“I’m really sorry to say I won’t be able to play this weekend’s shows due to continued illness. I’ve been hoping to rally, but my voice is just not there yet.”
Luke continued,“Huge thanks to my buddy Eric Church for stepping in last minute— and of course, putting on a kick ass show like he always does. Sitting still is not what I do best so I can’t wait to be back soon. Love y’all, Luke.”
This news comes just a few days afterLuke’s illness caused him to postpone dates on hisCountry Song Came Ontour. His June 20 concert in Dallas was postponed until September 12, and his June 21 show in Lafayette will now take place on September 11. However, the tour is now on a scheduled break until July 10.
In addition, Luke stopped his June 19 concert at the Walmart AMP in Rogers, Arkansas, to inform fans thathe’d be refunding them because he was unhappy with his performance due to vocal issues. He told the audience that country star Luke Combs had once given refunds to his fans for the same reason.
I’m really sorry to say I won’t be able to play this weekend’s shows due to continued illness. I’ve been hoping to rally, but my voice is just not there yet. Huge thanks to my buddy Eric Church for stepping in last minute — and of course, putting on a kick ass show like he always does. Sitting still is not what I do best so I can’t wait to be back soon. Love yall, Luke
What Eric Church Replacing Luke Bryan At Country Music Festivals Means
Luke Wants To Be At His Best
While it’s sad to hear that Luke has had to cancel several shows due to illness,it’s admirable that he doesn’t want to give his fans a subpar performance. He’s one of country music’s most beloved stars, and hisAmerican Idolperformances through the years have proven why. Luke is a consummate professional who always wants to give his best.
It’s obvious from his Facebook post thatLuke is very disappointedthat he can’t perform, but it’s great to know that Eric is stepping in for him, so that fans still have the opportunity to see a country superstar perform live.Hopefully, Luke will recover from his illness by the time his tour resumesin July.
Our Take On Luke Bryan Canceling Concert Dates
Luke Should Take The Time He Needs To Recover
Although it’s always hard for music artists to cancel concert dates, it’s good that Luke realized he had no choice. He should take all the time he needs to recover from his illness and not push himself.Luke is an incredible entertainer who always puts on a fantastic show, but even superstars need to take a break now and then.
American Idolseason 24hasn’t announced its judges yet, but, hopefully, Luke will return to the panel. He’s loved by viewers and country music fans, andAmerican Idolwouldn’t be the same without him.As he recovers from his current illness, Luke is wished all the bestfor a speedy recovery.
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American Idol is a reality singing competition that adds to the international “Idol” brand, conceived initially in the U.K. as Pop Idol. Holding massive auditions across the U.S., American Idol invited several contestants to perform in front of a panel of judges that would determine whether or not they’d go on to future rounds for a chance at competing in the fully televised premiere of the show. Contestants are voted off each week by American participation via voting through various mediums, and the winner of the competition would be given a contract with a record label to secure a future as America’s next musical idol.
