Paramore’s Hayley Williams addresses recent US show cancellations

After being forced to cancel their last two shows, Paramore’s Hayley Williams has taken to the band’s official website to explain the circumstances.

Earlier this week, the trio were forced to cancel their sets on the Monumentour, which also features Fall Out Boy, in both Dallas and Corpus Christi, Texas due to Williams’ falling ill on the road. In her letter to fans, which was posted after they pulled their set in Dallas, it’s come to light that “a chest infection and … Something called “exhaustion”” is to blame.

Nevertheless, she’s feeling hopeful for their forthcoming performance in Albuquerque, New Mexico, which is set to take place tonight (7th August), after confirming that the “doctor thinks I’ll be good to go in the next day and certainly before the next show.”

Read William’s full letter, and check out the video for their most recent single ‘Ain’t It Fun’ below.

“Writing from my bunk to let you know that my doctor and my vocal coach have told me I can’t play tonight either. I have a chest infection and … Something called “exhaustion”. Ha. Words in this tiny little message cannot begin to express my frustration, sadness, and overall loopiness (the latter is likely just from the cortisone and antibiotics…ugh.)

Corpus Christi, you’ve been on my mind since I woke up this afternoon and Dallas, you’ll be on my mind the rest of the night. I absolutely hate canceling anything. Admitting defeat is a tough thing for this gal.

Anyway. Thanks for understanding as much as you can. Of course any frustration on your part is totally understandable. I’m thankful for all the get well soon’s and all the love I’ve seen online. Big special thanks for FOB camp as well for helping by extending their set last night. We absolutely love being out here with those guys and their crew.

As for the rest of the tour. It is still on. Doctor thinks I’ll be good to go in the next day and certainly before the next show.

Texas, the guys and I will be back to you as soon as we can.

Pray for me if you pray. Fist bump me if you don’t.

Love, Hayley”