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Country star Kelsea Ballerini was forced to cut her Buffalo concert short on February 6 due to illness, later announcing the postponement of three tour dates to allow time for recovery.
Performing at KeyBank Center in Buffalo, New York, Ballerini managed to get through a few songs before realizing she could not continue. Addressing the audience, she apologized, saying, "Buffalo, I am so so sorry that I could not finish the show tonight. I am sicker than I am trying to be, and I did not want to let anyone down tonight."
A crew member later informed the crowd that despite efforts to continue, the singer was "too sick" to finish the performance. Shortly after, Ballerini took to Instagram Stories to confirm the postponement of her Buffalo show, along with scheduled performances in Pittsburgh and Toronto.
"We are rescheduling tonight, Buffalo, tomorrow, Pittsburgh, and the next day, Toronto, to the end of the tour, April 11th, 12th, and 13th," she announced. "I will make them the best shows I've ever played in my whole life."
Despite her health struggles, Ballerini expressed appreciation for her fans' support. She shared a photo of herself resting with a fan-made pillow, writing, "I can't even tell you how much I needed this and what it means."
Her illness had already affected a previous show in Detroit on February 4, where fans helped her through a performance by singing along when she struggled to continue. Following that show, she thanked the audience, saying, "Thank you for helping me through our show last night and being so loud and kind."
Earlier on February 6, Ballerini had expressed excitement about performing in Buffalo, assuring fans she was feeling better. "Got some good rest (WOW I FORGOT HOW MUCH I LOVE SLEEP) and the meds are doing their job," she wrote. However, her condition ultimately forced her to make the difficult decision to postpone.
Fans who had purchased tickets for the original Buffalo, Pittsburgh, and Toronto dates will have them honored for the rescheduled shows. Ballerini is expected to resume her tour on February 10 at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia.
The Grammy-nominated artist, known for hits like "Peter Pan" and "Miss Me More," remains committed to delivering an unforgettable experience for her fans. "I will put out every stop for you and I will make it so worth it," she assured. "I'm gonna go rest now and get better so I can really show up for the rest of this tour."
