LeAnn Rimes Hits Pause on More Tour Dates Amid Extended Vocal Rest
LeAnn Rimes is postponing more shows, sidelined by illness and under doctor’s orders for another week of vocal rest after a follow-up checkup. The 43-year-old singer updated fans Tuesday on Instagram as she continues to recover.
LeAnn Rimes is still on the bench. The singer hit pause on two more shows this week while she tries to get her voice back to 100 percent.
What changed
On Tuesday, May 12, Rimes told fans on Instagram Stories that her doctor wants her on one more week of strict vocal rest while she recovers from a lingering illness. Because of that, she is postponing this weekend's concerts in Washington, D.C., and Wilmington, Delaware. These are not cancellations; they are moving to August.
- Washington, D.C. is now set for August 15
- Wilmington, Delaware is now August 16
- Original tickets will be honored for the new dates
- Refunds are available if the new dates do not work
She also told fans she is genuinely excited to see them in August once her voice cooperates again.
"I can't wait to be healthy and back on stage, making memories with you! I'll see you in August!"
Why she is off the road
This is the third round of reschedules tied to the same health spiral. In April, the 43-year-old said she was dealing with a severe illness that kept her from traveling or performing. Then in May, she explained she had tested positive for COVID, which led to a case of severe laryngitis. A doctor scoped her vocal cords and confirmed she needed to stop and heal. She hated pushing dates again, but said it was out of her hands until the symptoms were under control.
The timeline, quick and clear
April: too sick to travel or perform. Early May: COVID diagnosis, severe laryngitis, more shows moved. Now: doctor orders one more week of vocal rest, so D.C. and Wilmington shift to mid-August. It is not ideal, obviously, but it is the smart call if she wants that voice to last the long haul.
How she is treating it
Later in May, Rimes shared a peek at her at-home recovery routine on Instagram: after finishing a round of antibiotics, she said she was fighting off thrush in her throat and dealing with acid reflux. Her current self-care lineup includes sunshine, grounding, and a DIY drink with coconut water, aloe vera juice, and fresh rosemary from her yard. Not exactly a rockstar cocktail, but if it calms the throat, it stays.
Bottom line: two shows slide to August, your tickets still work, and Rimes is doing what she needs to do to get back onstage without wrecking her voice. Fingers crossed this is the last reset.