Reba McEntire has postponed three upcoming concerts due to a health issue requiring vocal rest. On Instagram, she announced, “My doctor has advised me to go on vocal rest, so I have made the difficult decision to reschedule this weekend’s shows…

Thank you for understanding! Love, Reba.” The affected shows were in Raleigh, Columbus, and Indianapolis, now rescheduled for December. Fans showed support and concern for Reba’s health. One commented, “Please take care of yourself & your voice first! Your health is more important to us than any show.” Amidst her health news, Reba also paid homage to the late Loretta Lynn and reminisced about her late mother. She drew similarities between the two, their strength and loyalty.

Reba McEntire shares ‘difficult’ health news with fans

The country music singer is following her doctor’s orders

Reba McEntire shared some “difficult” health news with fans on Wednesday and was quickly inundated with prayers and well wishes.

The country music singer took to her Instagram to reveal that under the advice of her doctor she has been forced to reschedule three of her upcoming shows. Reba admitted that she is undergoing vocal rest and thanked her fans for their understanding.

“My doctor has advised me to go on vocal rest, so I have made the difficult decision to reschedule this weekend’s shows. All tickets will be honored for the new dates. Thank you for understanding! Love, Reba.” she wrote.

The shows include Thursday night’s performance in Raleigh, NC, Friday’s show in Columbus, Ohio, and Saturday night’s show in Indianapolis, IN. They have all been pushed to December.

Reba’s health woes come after she paid tribute to the late country music icon Loretta Lynn, who died “peacefully” in her sleep aged 90 last month.

Reba wrote an emotional and lengthy tribute on Instagram which pulled at the heartstrings of her followers, as she also remembered her late mother too.

It read: “Mama and Loretta Lynn were four years apart, Mama being the oldest. They always reminded me a lot of each other. Strong women, who loved their children and were fiercely loyal.”

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Reba and her late mom

She continued: “Now they’re both in Heaven getting to visit and talk about how they were raised, how different country music is now from what it was when they were young. Sure makes me feel good that Mama went first so she could welcome Loretta into the hollers of heaven.”

Reba then added: “I always did and I always will love Loretta. She was always so nice to me. I sure appreciate her paving the rough and rocky road for all us girl singers.”

Fans Flood Reba McEntire with Support after the Singer Reveals Health News

We’re sending Reba McEntire all of our positive thoughts for a speedy recovery. The 67-year-old singer and actress announced on Instagram that her doctor has placed her on vocal rest. Even though she’s having to reschedule her performances for the weekend, fans are reaching out with messages of support and understanding.

Reba, who currently stars alongside her boyfriend Rex Linn on the ABC drama Big Sky: Deadly Trails, made the announcement with a special message.

 

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She wrote, “An update about this weekend’s shows…My doctor has advised me to go on vocal rest, so I have made the difficult decision to reschedule this weekend’s shows.
All tickets will be honored for the new dates:
December 2 • Columbus, OH
December 3 • Raleigh, NC
December 16 • Indianapolis, IN
Thank you for understanding!
Love,
Reba”

Reba didn’t reveal what caused her vocal strain, but it’s a common occurrence for singers. While rescheduling shows is always a disappointment, vocal rest is often the only cure. Reba’s announcement was met with messages of support form her devoted fans:

• “Aww, always a hard call to make but good to put your health first!! Rest well!!!”
• “Rest up! We love your beautiful voice!! But we want you to keep it healthy! 💙”
• “Please rest and take care of yourself!! We love you and want you healthy!!!❤️❤️❤️”

 

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Reba is also scheduled to perform during next week’s CMA Awards in Nashville. No word on whether she’ll be able to sing during the November 9 broadcast, but we hope to see her healthy and performing again soon.