After announcing a delay in the start of his 'Past Present Future' tour and subsequently rescheduling two additional performances, the 'U Got It Bad' singer divulges the reason behind the moves.
- August 16, 2024
AceShowbiz - Usher, the eight-time Grammy-winning artist, has announced a delay in the start of his "Past Present Future" tour due to a neck injury he sustained during rehearsals. The 45-year-old singer initially postponed his opening night concert planned for August 14 and subsequently rescheduled two additional performances on August 16 and 17.
In a heartfelt Instagram post on Thursday, August 15, Usher revealed, "Earlier this week, I suffered an injury to my neck while rehearsing to provide my fans with the greatest USHER show of all time." Despite hopes that physical therapy and medical treatment would make it possible for him to perform, his doctors advised against any shows that week.
To his fans' relief, Usher's doctors are optimistic about his recovery with appropriate rest, giving him the green light to commence the tour in Washington, DC, on August 20. "The good news is that the doctors are saying that with appropriate rest and treatment, I should be ready to commence the tour in Washington DC on August 20th," he shared.
The rescheduled dates for the Atlanta shows at State Farm Arena are now set for December, with the August 14 show moved to December 9, the August 16 show to December 10, and the August 17 performance to December 12.
The decision to postpone comes after Usher completed his highly praised "My Way: The Las Vegas Residency" in December 2023 and a stunning performance at the Super Bowl LVIII halftime show earlier this year. His new tour, spanning North America and Europe, promises to deliver "a bit of the past, some of the present and a unique look into the future," providing fans with an unforgettable experience.
In a since-deleted Instagram post, Usher expressed his dedication to providing the best possible experience for his fans, saying, "For my 30-plus year career, 100% of my blood, sweat and tears has gone into putting on the best performance and creating a memorable experience for my fans." He emphasized the importance of healing to maintain his high standards, stating, "The last thing I want to ever do is disappoint you, the fans who have been eagerly waiting for this tour to start."
Aside from preparing for his tour, Usher has also been working on other projects, including the release of his ninth studio album, "Coming Home", and an upcoming concert film, "USHER: RENDEZVOUS IN PARIS", to be shown in roughly 2,000 theaters worldwide from September 12 to 15.
Fans can rest assured that Usher's commitment to excellence remains unwavering. "I love my fans and thank you for understanding that this injury must be healed so that I can give you the 100% excellence that you expect from an USHER show and that I will be on stage in your city very soon," he concluded.
