Usher Explains Tour Postponement in Atlanta and Announces Return Date

Usher took to Instagram on Thursday to explain why he had to postpone some of his tour performances. The 45-year-old singer, addressing his roughly 13.1 million followers, shared that he suffered a neck injury earlier this week while rehearsing.

The Nice & Slow singer explained that although he had hoped physical therapy and medical treatment would allow him to return to the stage, his injury had not yet healed. Under his doctors’ advice, Usher had to cancel his planned shows for this week. However, he is optimistic about resuming his tour with the August 20 concert in Washington, DC.

The three Atlanta shows that were scheduled for this week have been postponed to December at the State Farm Arena.

Earlier this week, Usher posted a heartfelt message on Instagram about canceling the first show of his Past Present Future tour. He wrote about the need to “give my body time to rest and heal,” without specifying the exact nature of his injury.

Usher expressed, “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. I have every intention of doing that for this tour as well, which is why I have to postpone tonight’s show and reschedule it for a later date to give my body a second to rest and heal.”

He continued, “You’re still going to get a bit of the past, some of the present and a unique look into the future on the rescheduled date, but you’ll also be getting 100% of me. The last thing I want to ever do is disappoint you, the fans who have been eagerly waiting for this tour to start. However, I wouldn’t be the entertainer that I am if I can’t physically give you my best.”

Usher reassured fans that they would receive more information on tickets and the rescheduled tour dates soon. “I can’t wait to celebrate this legacy with you,” he concluded.

Usher’s decision to postpone the shows seemed to have been made at the last minute. Just on Monday, he posted on social media, “ATL, I’m coming home. Night 1 of #PPF is 2 days away.” By Tuesday night, tickets and parking details for Wednesday’s show were still being sent out.

The tour was slated to kick off with concerts in Atlanta before spanning the continent through the end of October. Usher revealed the tour just days ahead of his Super Bowl halftime show, initially unveiling 24 North American dates. Due to high demand, the tour was extended to feature 58 shows running through November.

The new Atlanta concert dates will be on December, 9, 10, and 12. In 2025, the concerts will resume in Europe, with performances scheduled from March to May.

The Past Present Future tour marks a significant period for Usher. In February 2024, he wowed audiences with a show-stopping Super Bowl halftime performance, shortly after releasing his ninth solo studio album, Coming Home. The performance gained an average of 129.3 million viewers, making it the most-watched Super Bowl halftime show in history. This tour also follows the conclusion of his successful Las Vegas residency, where he delivered 100 unforgettable performances.

DailyMail.com has reached out to Usher’s representatives for further comments.

Usher’s heartfelt Instagram post captured the emotions and dedication he pours into his performances while reaffirming his commitment to delivering the best shows for his fans. The singer looks forward to making a strong comeback and celebrating his musical legacy with his loyal fan base.

Source: Daily Mail