Country music star postpones shows for family emergency: ‘I’m truly sorry’

Alabama Life & CultureKoe Wetzel performs at Ascend Amphitheater on May 11, 2023 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Keith Griner/Getty Images)By Brian Linder | blinder@pennlive.comCountry music fans are sending prayers Koe Wetzel’s way after the singer announced that he was rescheduling three upcoming shows.“Due to an unexpected family emergency back home, I’ve made the difficult decision to reschedule our shows this weekend,” Wetzel wrote on Instagram. “I hate having to make this call, especially knowing how many of y’all have made plans to come see us. I’m truly sorry for the inconvenience and really appreciate your understanding and support right now.”The shows were rescheduled for Sept. 16 in Wilmington, North Carolina; Oct. 22 in Knoxville, Tennessee; and Oct. 23 in Greensboro, North Carolina. The 34-year-old Wetzel has not provided further details about the emergency. Fans and followers on social media were quick to express their support.“Sending our thoughts to Koe Wetzel and his family during this difficult time,” 93.1 The Wolf wrote on Facebook. ““Your fans will understand family comes first!” Debbie Smith Fulks wrote on Country Chord’s post on Facebook. “Have no guilt.”“Family always come first,” Casey Kelley wrote. “We will see you in October 23rd.”“Hope everything is good with his family, I will definitely still be there Oct. 23rd!!” Bethany Eve Dixon wrote. “Prayers everything is okay Koe Wetzel!!!! Much love.”“Totally understandable!!!” Anelia Arnold wrote on Facebook. “FAMILY FIRST!!! SEE YOU OCTOBER 23RD!! I will go hunting that morning and Koe in the evening!! Perfect day!!”Wetzel, a native of Pittsburg, Texas, released his new album “The Night Champion,” on June 12. It is his seventh studio album. Brian Linder is the trending editor at PennLive.com. He has more than 20 years of experience working for newspapers first in South Carolina, then Daytona Beach, Florida and now in Pennsylvania. Linder spent...