Leann Rimes has given an update after she canceled two tour shows due to what she called a "severe illness".
The "Can't Fight the Moonlight" singer took to Instagram to announce the news, writing: "Due to severe illness, I am unable to travel & perform this week. I'm sorry to share that the upcoming shows in Spokane and Seattle will be rescheduled."
© Getty ImagesOn April 30, LeAnn posted a picture from the set of her ABC series 911: Nashville, teasing the penultimate episode of the show's first season, which gave fans an insight into the backstory of LeAnn's character Dixie.
A fan sent their best wishes, writing: "I just saw on the news that you were sick and had to cancel some shows. I really hope you get better soon. You must be gutted."
© InstagramIn response, LeAnn shared that she is "still in the throes" of her illness but that she had been lucky to be allowed to reschedule the shows, and not fully cancel.
"Thank you. I'm still in the throes of it. Luckily, we rescheduled the shows, not canceled," commented LeAnn.
LeAnn pushed back the April 30 show in Spokane. Washington to May 31, while the May 1 performance in Seattle now falls on June 2. "I am truly heartbroken to have to reschedule, and I am so very grateful for your kindness and continued support as I recover," she shared at the time. "I look forward to [being] back on stage and seeing you very soon. Love, LeAnn."
LeAnn, 43, recently shared insight into her struggles with jaw tension, which she said stems from the "perimenopausal, menopausal journey" she is on.
The Grammys winner posted a video on social media of a deep jaw release massage that left her breaking down in tears following a powerful physical and emotional release, and she shared that she had "no idea there was so much tension" in her jaw.
The procedure aims to manipulate connective tissue to release tension, using a technique that involves a practitioner placing one hand inside the mouth while stabilising the head externally, and massaging the masseter and pterygoid muscles internally.
LeAnn’s reaction was immediate and visceral. Placing her hand against her face, she appeared momentarily stunned before whispering: "Oh my God, you just don’t realize how much tension is in there."
The procedure was handled by Garry Lineham, co-founder of Human Garage, who says that the jaw can act as a reservoir for “unvoiced stress” or tension accumulated over time through suppressed emotion, anxiety, and even trauma.
