Amy Grant Postpones Entire Tour After Hospitalization For Bike Accident
Christian singer Amy Grant has postponed her entire tour due to a bike accident that led to her hospitalization. The singer was cycling in Nashville, Tennessee, when she fell off her bike, resulting in a shattered radius bone in her left arm. The injury required surgery and the insertion of a metal plate and screws.
The Accident
The accident occurred on Sunday, July 11, 2021, when Grant was taking a bike ride near her home in Nashville. She was riding with her husband, country singer Vince Gill, when she hit a patch of gravel and fell off her bike.
After the fall, Grant was taken to the hospital where she underwent surgery to insert a metal plate and screws to repair the shattered bone in her left arm. Following the surgery, Grant took to social media to thank her fans for their support and well wishes. She also expressed her gratitude to the medical staff who had cared for her during her hospitalization.
The Tour Postponement
Due to the accident and subsequent surgery and recovery period, Grant has been forced to postpone her entire tour. The tour was originally scheduled to kick off on July 22, 2021, in Nashville and run through October.
In a statement issued on July 13, 2021, Grant said, "I am heartbroken to not be with you this fall. It's been a long time since I've been able to go out on tour, and I was so looking forward to seeing your faces and singing these songs to you in person."
Grant went on to say that she was doing everything she could to make a full recovery so that she could reschedule the tour as soon as possible. She also thanked her fans for their patience and understanding during this difficult time.
Conclusion
Amy Grant is a beloved Christian singer who has been making music for over four decades. Her latest tour was highly anticipated by fans, but unfortunately, the bike accident has forced her to postpone the entire tour. Although this is undoubtedly a disappointment for fans, Grant's health and well-being are the most important thing. We wish her a speedy recovery and look forward to seeing her back on stage as soon as possible.