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Huge US music star cancels Scottish gig just weeks before taking to stage
The musician has vowed to return — but venue bosses say there 'aren't any plans to reschedule'
GIG AXED Huge US music star cancels Scottish gig just weeks before taking to stage
COUNTRY-rock star Hardy has axed his only Scottish gig this year for the sake of his 'band, crew and family'.
The singer-songwriter, 34, pulled the plug on his Jim Bob European tour days before the gig at Glasgow's O2 Academy.
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Country-rock star Hardy has pulled his only Scottish date
His run of shows was due to kick off on Thursday, with some heartbroken fans revealing they had already booked hotels and flights.
Hardy has vowed to return — but a post on the venue's website last night revealed there 'aren't any plans to reschedule'.
Dates in 23 US cities starting next month are still set to go ahead.
Hardy said: 'I have decided to cancel the European leg of the Jim Bob tour.
'It wasn't an easy decision but one I had to make for my band, crew and my family.
'Please know that I love you all and I will be back as soon as I can.'
Hardy — real name Michael Wilson Hardy — has won legions of fans for his blend of country, rock and metal and was due to play in the city on June 30.
The Philadelphia, Mississippi, musician has released a string of American top 40 records, including The Mockingbird & The Crow, which got to number 4 in the Billboard album charts.
The singer has not given any further explanation for the cancellations, which also included dates in Birmingham, Manchester, London and Belfast.
Fans shared their disappointment at the announcement online.
One said: 'Gutted flights hotels and tickets booked for Glasgow.'
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Another told how they were due to fly in for the gig.
They added: 'It's sad to hear about cancellation of your European concerts.
'Me and my wife have planned to fly to Glasgow from Austria.
'We really enjoy your music and would have loved to finally see you and your band live.'
And a third wrote: 'You gotta do what's best dude.
'Big love from Glasgow.
'Will be still rocking out to Hardy all day everyday.'
Hardy says refunds will be issued automatically from the point of purchase.
Last year's Quit! album combines country and hard rock and features collaborations with Limp Bizkit nu-metal hero Fred Durst and Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer Chad Smith.
