Country music superstar contracts ‘serious illness,’ postpones shows

LeAnn Rimes arrives at ABC’s End of Summer Soirée on Friday, Sept. 5, 2025, at Cecconi’s West Hollywood in West Hollywood, Calif. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP

A beloved country music singer has rescheduled two of her concerts because of her health.

LeAnn Rimes postponed two dates on her 30 Years of Blue tour after coming down with a “severe illness,” the singer said on her Instagram Story Wednesday, April 29.

“I am unable to travel & perform this week,” she wrote without revealing the illness.

“I’m sorry to share that the upcoming shows in Spokane and Seattle will be rescheduled,” Rimes wrote. “Also, good news as we will be seeing you very soon.”

With that, the Spokane show was postponed to May 31 and the Seattle was pushed back to June 1. Ticket holders should be notified directly, with all tickets remaining valid for the rescheduled dates. Refunds should also available at point of purchase.

“I am truly heartbroken to have to reschedule and I am so very grateful for your kindness, and continued support as I recover,” Rimes wrote. “I look forward to being back on stage and seeing you very soon.”

The country star’s 30 Years of Bloom tour celebrates her 1996 major label debut, “Blue.” The album catapulted Rimes to superstardom, alongside the singles “Blue,” “Hurt Me,” “One Way Ticket (Because I Can)” and “The Light in Your Eyes.” The project reached No. 3 on the Billboard 200 chart and has sold more than 6 million copies, according to the RIAA.

The next scheduled stop on the tour is a May 8 show in Waukegan, Illinois.

LeAnn Rimes details her ‘severe’ health issues as she cancels more concerts

LeAnn Rimes is canceling several more of her upcoming shows as she reveals her “severe” laryngitis diagnosis.

“After a diagnosis of covid leading to severe laryngitis, I’m so sorry to have to reschedule next week’s shows,” the singer, 43, shared via her Instagram Story on Friday.

“A visit to my doctor for a scope of my vocal cords has confirmed the news and I wanted to tell you as soon as I could.”

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LeAnn Rimes (pictured above speaking onstage in May 2022) revealed she has been diagnosed with “severe” laryngitis as she canceled several more shows on Friday.Getty Images for The Recording Academy

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Her shows in Waukegan, Illinois, and Willmington, Ohio, were both moved to November 6 and 7 as a result. (Seen above is Rimes performing in December 2025).
LeAnn Rimes is canceling several more of her upcoming shows as she reveals her “severe” laryngitis diagnosis.

“After a diagnosis of covid leading to severe laryngitis, I’m so sorry to have to reschedule next week’s shows,” the singer, 43, shared via her Instagram Story on Friday.

“A visit to my doctor for a scope of my vocal cords has confirmed the news and I wanted to tell you as soon as I could.”

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LeAnn Rimes (pictured above speaking onstage in May 2022) revealed she has been diagnosed with “severe” laryngitis as she canceled several more shows on Friday.Getty Images for The Recording Academy

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Her shows in Waukegan, Illinois, and Willmington, Ohio, were both moved to November 6 and 7 as a result. (Seen above is Rimes performing in December 2025).Getty Images
Due to the sad news, Rimes has moved her shows in Waukegan, Illinois, and Willmington, Ohio, to November 6 and 7, respectively.

Tickets for the previous dates that have already sold will be honored for the new dates. Refunds are available for those unable to attend the newly scheduled shows.

“It breaks my heart, having to schedule these shows. There is no place I would rather be next week than celebrating with all of you,” she continued. “However, this is sadly out of my hands until I get this under control.”

She closed, telling her fans that she’s “looking forward to seeing” them soon.

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“It breaks my heart, having to schedule these shows. There is no place I would rather be next week than celebrating with all of you,” she wrote, as seen above.LeAnn Rimes/Instagram

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The update comes shortly after Rimes (pictured avove performing on July 3, 2024) canceled her shows in Spokane, Washington, and Seattle earlier this week due to health issues.GC Images
The update comes shortly after Rimes canceled her shows in Spokane, Washington, and Seattle— scheduled for April 30 and May 1, respectively — also because of health issues.

“Due to severe illness, I am unable to travel & perform this week,” she wrote on her Instagram Story on Wednesday.

“I am truly heartbroken to have to reschedule and I am so very grateful for your kindness, and continued support as I recover,” she wrote.

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Rimes was seemingly in better spirits last week as she marked her 15th wedding anniversary with her husband, Eddie Cibrian, pictured above posing alongside Rimes.LeAnn Rimes/ Instagram

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In her anniversary message, Rimes (pictured here taking a selfie with Cibrian) hinted at some of her health troubles as she joked to take Cibrian “in perimenopause and in health, with teeth and without.”LeAnn Rimes/ Instagram
Rimes appeared to be in much better spirits just a week ago. The “Blue” hitmaker shared highlights from her Mexico getaway with her husband, Eddie Cibrian, in celebration of their 15th wedding anniversary. The couple tied the knot on April 22, 2011.

She also posted a special anniversary message to her husband in which Rimes hinted at some of her health issues. Though, she didn’t go into detail at the time.

“15 years of loving you. 15 years of making memories. your love is such a gift. and, with all that’s taken place this year, i have new vows… in perimenopause and in health, with teeth and without… ,” she joked.