Sugarland has been forced to cancel three shows--so far--on the Kenny Chesney Sun City Carnival Tour because of Jennifer Nettles/ vocal problems. Due to some fan reaction on various websites, Kenny has released the following statement:
"It was really sad to see the way some people reacted to Jennifer needing to cancel her appearance in San Francisco last weekend -- and it seems to me we should all be concerned about her long-term vocal health more than any single show that she may not be able to do.
"Naturally I'm disappointed she's not out here with us -- cause she is a friend as well as an act I know the fans enjoy -- but I think it's more important that she have the time to heal properly, rather than forcing herself to try and rush back onstage.
"I know she'll be back before the summer, and can't wait to have her back out there. But it's about doing the right thing, and we should all be supporting her in that."
No word yet on when Nettles will return to the stage. Lady Antebellum, Miranda Lambert and Chesney will extend their sets for the show in Salt Lake City tonight (7/23) as well as tomorrow's (7/24) show in Sandy, UT and Saturday's (7/25) in Primm, NV and Phoenix.
