Keith Urban cancels Greenville show for laryngitis, Nashville Friday

Keith Urban canceled his Thursday night concert in Greenville, South Carolina, after being diagnosed with laryngitis and placed on complete vocal rest, venue officials said. The 57 year old singer was scheduled to perform at Bon Secours Wellness Arena as part of his High and Alive World Tour, but his longtime laryngologist, Dr. Gaelyn Garrett of the Vanderbilt Voice Center, recommended he not take the stage. The doctor said she is optimistic he will be able to perform at his next scheduled stop in Nashville on Friday.

The arena said refunds for tickets purchased through Ticketmaster will be issued automatically and advised anyone who bought through third party resellers to contact their point of purchase. Urban issued a brief message to fans apologizing for the last minute cancellation, acknowledging the logistics concertgoers face and saying he looks forward to returning when possible.

Laryngitis is an inflammation of the voice box that can cause hoarseness and loss of voice and is commonly triggered by viral infection or vocal strain. Treatment typically emphasizes vocal rest, which doctors say helps prevent further injury and speeds recovery. The medical recommendation to...