Sam Smith Cancels Billboard Music Awards 2019 Performance

Sam Smith was forced to cancel his 2019 Billboard Music Awards performance on May 1.

The 26-year-old singer also had to cancel other shows on doctor’s orders.

Sam released a statement on his Twitter account, saying, “In the wake of cutting his South African tour short last week, Sam‘s medical specialists are requiring him to have further rest.”

The statement continued, “Regrettable, this means that he will be unable to perform at the Azerbaijan Gran Prix in Baku this weekend or the Billboard Music Awards in Las Vegas next week.”

The statement concluded, “We apologize for the disappointment for those affected, but the primary focus at this time needs to be on Sam‘s recovery and health.”