Country Icon Forced To Cancel Multiple Shows Amid 'Severe' Health Issues
LeAnn Rimes is hitting pause on her tour after a sudden health scare.
The country icon was forced to cancel two upcoming stops on her 30 Years of Blues tour due to what she described as a "severe illness." In a message shared with fans on social media Wednesday, April 29, Rimes explained, "Due to severe illness, I am unable to travel & perform this week. I'm sorry to share that the upcoming shows in Spokane and Seattle will be rescheduled."
The April 30 show in Spokane has now been moved to May 31, while the Seattle performance originally set for May 1 will take place on June 2. She explained that original tickets will still be honored at the rescheduled dates, and in the event fans can't attend, they can get a full refund.
"I am truly heartbroken to have to reschedule, and I am so very grateful for your kindness and continued support as I recover," she added. "I look forward to [being] back on stage and seeing you very soon. Love, LeAnn."
While Rimes did not specify the exact nature of her illness, the 43-year-old has been open about ongoing health issues. She previously revealed she's been dealing with intense jaw tension tied to her "perimenopausal, menopausal journey," even undergoing a deep jaw release procedure to help alleviate the issue.
In a video, she shared a look at the experience, which was anything but subtle.
During the session, Rimes was breaking down into sobs as the pressure released. "Healing isn't always quiet. Sometimes it's a physical letting go of things we didn't even know we were carrying," read the caption accompanying the clip. At one point, she was even encouraged to say, "That part of my life better be over."
Afterward, Rimes appeared relieved and said, "Oh my God, you just don't realize how much tension is in there."
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This story was originally published April 29, 2026 at 7:54 PM.