Benson Boone cancels Birmingham show due to vocal issues

Benson Boone canceled his scheduled concert at Birmingham’s Utilita Arena on Saturday night, announcing the decision roughly one hour before showtime because of vocal problems that left him unable to perform. The American singer, who is on the U.K. leg of his American Heart tour, told fans on Instagram that he had tried "everything" to recover his voice but could not deliver the show in the condition of his throat.

"I am so so sorry but I will not be able to perform tonight," Boone wrote. "I have tried everything I can to revive my voice, but I cannot give you the show I'd like to be able to give you with the condition of my throat right now. This is genuinely the crappiest feeling, I am so sorry. I promise you I will do everything in my power to make it up to you. I'll update you guys as soon as I can. Thank you for everything you do. I love you guys so much."

The Utilita Arena issued its own statement apologizing for the "extremely short notice" and saying the concert had been canceled due to artist illness. The venue said it was exploring rescheduling options and that ticket holders would be contacted directly, advising anyone with questions to consult their ticket provider.