Luke Bryan cancels a show in Mississippi: What we know about his sickness

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As he continues his tour throughout the country, Luke Bryan is balancing performance cancellations against the strength of his voice.

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The 30-time country chart-topper has already canceled or postponed three gigs, the most recent on Sunday in Brandon, Mississippi.

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"I'm going to have to cancel my show there tonight," Bryan said on Instagram early Sunday morning.

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I attempted to sing at both shows Thursday and Saturday under doctor's orders after taking 6 days off to heal, and it was a struggle."

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The cancellation in Mississippi occurred after a sold-out event at Nashville's Bridgestone Arena on Saturday night.

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On Thursday, he'll appear at the Riverbend Music Center in Cincinnati, Ohio.

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Bryan acknowledged his ailment at his Nashville gig as little more than a "head cold."

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Despite many days of relaxation, Bryan coughed numerous times between songs on Saturday.

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