Morgan Wallen Postpones Tampa Concert Due to Illness: New Date Will Be Announced

 Country music artist Morgan Wallen has made headlines again, this time not for his music, but for a sudden change in his tour schedule. Originally slated to perform on a Friday night in Tampa, Wallen surprised fans with news of a postponement. The rescheduled date? October 4th. This unexpected shift, he explained, was due to health reasons—specifically, battling an illness that had clearly taken its toll.

Wallen made sure his Thursday night performance at Raymond James Stadium went as scheduled by pushing himself through despite feeling under the weather, as he revealed in an open message on social media. But it soon became clear that he would require more time to completely recover, which led to the decision to postpone both his Tampa event and his next Charlotte engagements, which have now been rescheduled for October.



Wallen's cancellation had an impact that went beyond his performances. Jelly Roll, his collaborator who was scheduled to accompany him on stage, quickly adjusted to the alteration. Jelly Roll used to social media to promote an impromptu performance the same Friday night at Dallas Bull, which is easily accessible off of US 301.

 To the delight of ticket holders, entry to this impromptu concert would be complimentary, albeit on a first-come, first-served basis, ensuring a packed house as fans eagerly anticipated the music.

I hate to reschedule shows but I powered through being sick in Tampa last night, and unfortunately woke up feeling way worse today. I would not give you guys anywhere near 100% tonight and as a result, I need to move tonight's Tampa show to Oct. 4 and next week's Charlotte shows…

— morgan wallen (@MorganWallen) July 12, 2024

Wallen's choice to put his health first highlights the difficulties and expectations of touring, as the demands of the stage can occasionally conflict with one's physical well-being. Despite being frustrated by the postponement, his supporters came together and offered him words of wisdom and encouragement on social media. With October drawing near, all eyes are focused on Wallen's quest to regain his health and are excitedly anticipating his return to the stage and the music that has won over listeners nationwide.

TAMPA! Dallas Bull tonight— doors open at 7pm. If you have a ticket to the show you get in for free. (This is for ticket holders only) FIRST COME FIRST SERVE. pic.twitter.com/QedPCmZZNF

— Jelly Roll (@JellyRoll615) July 12, 2024