Brandi Carlile.Photo: Rich Fury/Getty
Brandi Carlilewon’t be delivering her performance in the California desert this weekend.
In a video posted to herInstagramon Wednesday, the singer-songwriter revealed she’s tested positive for COVID-19 and can’t perform at this weekend’sStagecoach Festivalin Indio, California — where she was set to perform on Friday, April 29.
“Hey, buddies. It finally happened. I have the COVID,” said Carlile, 40, in the clip. “So I won’t be able to come to Stagecoach. Argh, it’s horrible. I’m a few days in and I have a chest infection, but I think I turned a corner today and I’m starting to feel a little better.”
“I just wanted to let everybody know that I’m devastated to be missing you and I hope you have a wonderful time out there with all my friends,” continued the “Right on Time” musician. “See you on the other side of this trash.”
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Other musicians performing at Stagecoach this weekend includeThomas Rhett,Maren Morris,Ryan Hurd,Carrie Underwood,Brothers Osborne,Luke CombsandSmokey Robinson.
In February,Stagecoach and Coachellaannounced they wouldn’t berequiring attendees to get vaccinatedagainst COVID-19 or wear a mask in order to gain entry. “Festival Admission Update: As we prepare to spend an incredible weekend in the desert together we are announcing that there will be no vaccination, testing or masking requirements at Stagecoach 2022, in accordance with local guidelines,” read a tweet from the official Stagecoach Twitter account.
Earlier this month, Carlile performed “Right on Time” at the2022 Grammys, where she received five nominations: record of the year (“Right on Time”), two for song of the year (“A Beautiful Noise” withAlicia Keysand “Right on Time”), best pop solo performance (“Right on Time”), and best American roots performance (“Same Devil” withBrandy Clark).
Ahead of the award show, she spoke toLaverne CoxonE!‘sLive from the Red Carpetabout the inspiration behind her colorful, glittery pantsuit. “I’m finally morphing into Elton John, which is my dream since day one,” said the musician.
source: people.com
