The country band cancels shows in Charlotte and Raleigh, North Carolina and Virginia Beach, while the 'Remember When' singer postpones concerts in Charleston, South Carolina and Charlotte.
- September 13, 2018
AceShowbiz - Zac Brown Band and Alan Jackson have become the latest stars to axe shows in North and South Carolina and Virginia as Hurricane Florence barrels towards America's East Coast.
Zac Brown and his bandmates are scrapping gigs in Charlotte and Raleigh, North Carolina and Virginia Beach, scheduled for Thursday, Friday and Saturday, while country veteran Jackson is postponing Friday’s show at Charleston, South Carolina’s North Charleston Coliseum, as well as Saturday’s concert at the Charlotte Spectrum Center.
Hurricane Florence is expected to makes landfall on the Carolina coast late on Thursday, September 13.
Announcing their decision to cancel shows at the three venues threatened by the Category 4 storm, Zac Brown band tweets: "We are urging everyone to stay safe and our thoughts are with all of you during this difficult time!".
Please see below statement regarding this week’s shows. We are urging everyone to stay safe and our thoughts are with all of you during this difficult time! pic.twitter.com/KxTsH9elcz
— Zac Brown Band (@zacbrownband) September 11, 2018
Alan’s Friday, Sept 14 and Saturday, Sept 15 concerts at N. Charleston Coliseum and Charlotte’s Spectrum Center are being postponed. Sending prayers for the safety to all those impacted by Hurricane Florence. More information: https://t.co/Vie8pfgdrq
— Alan Jackson (@OfficialJackson) September 11, 2018
Jackson writes: "Sending prayers for the safety to all those impacted by Hurricane Florence".
