LeAnn Rimes stars in 9-1-1: Nashville, but her music career takes priority. She’s been touring since she was a teenager. The “heartbroken” singer announced that she had to cancel her upcoming tour amid health issues.
LeAnn Rimes Has Been Open About Health Struggles
LeAnn Rimes was just 11 when she recorded “Blue,” which was released in 1996 when she was 13. It was an instant hit and made her a star overnight. She ventured into acting in 1997 and starred in many projects.
Her life completely changed in 2009 while filming the Lifetime movie Northern Lights. She was photographed looking cozy with her co-star, Eddie Cibrian. They were both married to other people at the time. However, they divorced their respective spouses and tied the knot a few years later. The scandal seriously hurt her career and caused some of her health issues.
LeAnn Rimes has been open about her health struggles over the years. She has struggled with psoriasis since she was a child. Her rise to fame led to anxiety and panic attacks, which only got worse when the public turned on her amid the cheating scandal.
She recently made headlines after posting an excruciating procedure to reduce stress. The singer has struggled with dental issues in recent years. A dental bridge flew out of her mouth during a concert in 2025. However, she didn’t let the embarrassing mishap stop her from touring.
“Blue” Singer Cancels Tour Amid ‘Severe Illness’
This year marks the 30th anniversary of LeAnn Rimes’ breakout song, “Blue.” She planned a tour this summer to celebrate the huge milestone. It’s the perfect time to tour while she’s on break from filming 9-1-1: Nashville. The 9-1-1 spinoff was renewed for Season 2.
LeAnn Rimes took to Instagram on Wednesday to share bad news with fans. She was forced to cancel several tour dates due to a “severe illness” that left her unable to travel.
She wrote that she was “truly heartbroken” to cancel the tour dates in Spokane and Seattle, both in Washington. Both dates were rescheduled for a later date, but refunds will be offered to those who can’t make the new dates.
LeAnn Rimes didn’t share the details of her illness. However, she’s still recovering from the jaw procedure. She thanked her fans for understanding and supporting her during her illness. “I look forward to being back on stage and seeing you very soon,” she wrote.
The other dates on the “30 Years of Blue” tour weren’t affected by the illness. Stay tuned for updates on her recovery.
Jennifer Havener grew up in a small town in Upstate New York. She earned her B.A in Writing & Literature from Naropa University in Boulder, Colorado. She always knew watching reality TV shows and soap operas, particularly ‘Days of Our Lives’, would come in handy someday. When she’s not writing, she’s playing with her dogs, Lola and Ruger
