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Usher has made the last-minute decision to cancel the first show on his Past Present Future tour hours before he was scheduled to take the stage.
The 45-year-old singer-songwriter was expected to kick off the first of three nights in Atlanta, Georgia, at the State Farm Arena tonight, Wednesday, August 14.
However, this afternoon he announced on social media that he is postponing the show.
“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,” Usher wrote.
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