Elle King.Photo:Weiss Eubanks/NBCUniversal via GettySome ofElle King’s upcoming concerts have been rescheduled following hercontroversial recent Grand Ole Opry performance.After the “Ex’s & Oh’s” singer told patrons she was “f—ing hammered” and admitted to forgetting song lyrics during a show at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville on Friday, five of her planned concerts have been rescheduled for later this year.In an Instagram Story post shared Thursday, King, 34, announced new dates for five shows in Shipshewana, Indiana; Waukegan, Illinois; Harris, Michigan; and Dallas, Texas.“Your tickets will be valid for the new dates. If you can’t make the new date, refunds are available at the point of purchase,” wrote King. “See you there!“Elle King’s Instagram Story.Elle King/InstagramThe rescheduled Dallas show at Billy Bob’s Texas was initially scheduled for Friday. “The Elle King event, originally for Fri. 1/26/24 has been rescheduled to Sat. 9/21/24 @ 10 PM,” announced the venue onInstagram. “Thank you for understanding!“King’s backlash-sparking onstage moment went down during a tribute concert in honor ofDolly Parton’s 78th birthday alongside musiciansAshley Monroe,Tigirlily Gold, Dailey & Vincent and Terri Clark.Elle King performing in Wisconsin in June 2023.PolkImaging/Penske Media via Getty ImagesDuring the Nashville gig, the “Drunk (And I Don’t Wanna Go Home)” performer could be seen going back-and-forth with audience members about refunds inseveral videosshared toTikTok.The exchange followed King seemingly singing in gibberish — and improvisational lines about her not knowing the lyrics to one of Parton’s hits, “Marry Me” — while she was admittedly impaired.“I don’t know the lyrics to these things in this f—ing town,” King sang. “Don’t tell Dolly ‘cause it’s her birthday.“Elle King.PolkImaging/Penske Media via Getty ImagesShe later added after the song: “Everyone’s like, holy s—, we bought tickets to this s—. I’m not even going to lie,” she said while putting her hands in her pockets. “Holy s—. I’m not even going to f—ing lie. Y’all bought tickets for this s—?“After telling fans that they “ain’t gettin’ your money back,” a crowd member then responded with “I don’t want it.““Good, ‘cause you ain’t getting it,” King quipped.Elle King performs in Indio in April 2023.Scott Dudelson/Getty for StagecoachAccording to a TikTok user who attended the show, King swore on stage “about 15 times” before the exchange with the crowd and “forgot the words to the Dolly song she was supposed to sing.” The venue then “shut the curtain on her,” per the TikToker.“I’ll tell you one thing more. Hi, my name is Elle King and I’m f—ing hammered,” King said Friday night.Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.Elle King in Nashville in November 2022.Sara Kauss/FilmMagicA rep for King has not commented on the incident. The Grand Ole Opry responded to fan concerns onX (formerly twitter)Saturday, after one attendee said King “ruined the night with her horrible, drunk, and profane performance,” calling it “a shame we all had to witness that.““Hi Judas, we deeply regret and apologize for the language that was used during last night’s second Opry performance,” the Opry wrote in response.If you or someone you know is struggling with substance abuse, please contact the SAMHSA helpline at 1-800-662-HELP.
Elle King.Photo:Weiss Eubanks/NBCUniversal via Getty
Weiss Eubanks/NBCUniversal via Getty
Some ofElle King’s upcoming concerts have been rescheduled following hercontroversial recent Grand Ole Opry performance.After the “Ex’s & Oh’s” singer told patrons she was “f—ing hammered” and admitted to forgetting song lyrics during a show at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville on Friday, five of her planned concerts have been rescheduled for later this year.In an Instagram Story post shared Thursday, King, 34, announced new dates for five shows in Shipshewana, Indiana; Waukegan, Illinois; Harris, Michigan; and Dallas, Texas.“Your tickets will be valid for the new dates. If you can’t make the new date, refunds are available at the point of purchase,” wrote King. “See you there!“Elle King’s Instagram Story.Elle King/InstagramThe rescheduled Dallas show at Billy Bob’s Texas was initially scheduled for Friday. “The Elle King event, originally for Fri. 1/26/24 has been rescheduled to Sat. 9/21/24 @ 10 PM,” announced the venue onInstagram. “Thank you for understanding!“King’s backlash-sparking onstage moment went down during a tribute concert in honor ofDolly Parton’s 78th birthday alongside musiciansAshley Monroe,Tigirlily Gold, Dailey & Vincent and Terri Clark.Elle King performing in Wisconsin in June 2023.PolkImaging/Penske Media via Getty ImagesDuring the Nashville gig, the “Drunk (And I Don’t Wanna Go Home)” performer could be seen going back-and-forth with audience members about refunds inseveral videosshared toTikTok.The exchange followed King seemingly singing in gibberish — and improvisational lines about her not knowing the lyrics to one of Parton’s hits, “Marry Me” — while she was admittedly impaired.“I don’t know the lyrics to these things in this f—ing town,” King sang. “Don’t tell Dolly ‘cause it’s her birthday.“Elle King.PolkImaging/Penske Media via Getty ImagesShe later added after the song: “Everyone’s like, holy s—, we bought tickets to this s—. I’m not even going to lie,” she said while putting her hands in her pockets. “Holy s—. I’m not even going to f—ing lie. Y’all bought tickets for this s—?“After telling fans that they “ain’t gettin’ your money back,” a crowd member then responded with “I don’t want it.““Good, ‘cause you ain’t getting it,” King quipped.Elle King performs in Indio in April 2023.Scott Dudelson/Getty for StagecoachAccording to a TikTok user who attended the show, King swore on stage “about 15 times” before the exchange with the crowd and “forgot the words to the Dolly song she was supposed to sing.” The venue then “shut the curtain on her,” per the TikToker.“I’ll tell you one thing more. Hi, my name is Elle King and I’m f—ing hammered,” King said Friday night.Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.Elle King in Nashville in November 2022.Sara Kauss/FilmMagicA rep for King has not commented on the incident. The Grand Ole Opry responded to fan concerns onX (formerly twitter)Saturday, after one attendee said King “ruined the night with her horrible, drunk, and profane performance,” calling it “a shame we all had to witness that.““Hi Judas, we deeply regret and apologize for the language that was used during last night’s second Opry performance,” the Opry wrote in response.If you or someone you know is struggling with substance abuse, please contact the SAMHSA helpline at 1-800-662-HELP.
Some ofElle King’s upcoming concerts have been rescheduled following hercontroversial recent Grand Ole Opry performance.
After the “Ex’s & Oh’s” singer told patrons she was “f—ing hammered” and admitted to forgetting song lyrics during a show at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville on Friday, five of her planned concerts have been rescheduled for later this year.
In an Instagram Story post shared Thursday, King, 34, announced new dates for five shows in Shipshewana, Indiana; Waukegan, Illinois; Harris, Michigan; and Dallas, Texas.
“Your tickets will be valid for the new dates. If you can’t make the new date, refunds are available at the point of purchase,” wrote King. “See you there!”
Elle King’s Instagram Story.Elle King/Instagram
Elle King/Instagram
The rescheduled Dallas show at Billy Bob’s Texas was initially scheduled for Friday. “The Elle King event, originally for Fri. 1/26/24 has been rescheduled to Sat. 9/21/24 @ 10 PM,” announced the venue onInstagram. “Thank you for understanding!”
King’s backlash-sparking onstage moment went down during a tribute concert in honor ofDolly Parton’s 78th birthday alongside musiciansAshley Monroe,Tigirlily Gold, Dailey & Vincent and Terri Clark.
Elle King performing in Wisconsin in June 2023.PolkImaging/Penske Media via Getty Images
PolkImaging/Penske Media via Getty Images
During the Nashville gig, the “Drunk (And I Don’t Wanna Go Home)” performer could be seen going back-and-forth with audience members about refunds inseveral videosshared toTikTok.
The exchange followed King seemingly singing in gibberish — and improvisational lines about her not knowing the lyrics to one of Parton’s hits, “Marry Me” — while she was admittedly impaired.
“I don’t know the lyrics to these things in this f—ing town,” King sang. “Don’t tell Dolly ‘cause it’s her birthday.”
Elle King.PolkImaging/Penske Media via Getty Images
She later added after the song: “Everyone’s like, holy s—, we bought tickets to this s—. I’m not even going to lie,” she said while putting her hands in her pockets. “Holy s—. I’m not even going to f—ing lie. Y’all bought tickets for this s—?”
After telling fans that they “ain’t gettin’ your money back,” a crowd member then responded with “I don’t want it.”
“Good, ‘cause you ain’t getting it,” King quipped.
Elle King performs in Indio in April 2023.Scott Dudelson/Getty for Stagecoach
According to a TikTok user who attended the show, King swore on stage “about 15 times” before the exchange with the crowd and “forgot the words to the Dolly song she was supposed to sing.” The venue then “shut the curtain on her,” per the TikToker.
“I’ll tell you one thing more. Hi, my name is Elle King and I’m f—ing hammered,” King said Friday night.
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Elle King in Nashville in November 2022.Sara Kauss/FilmMagic
A rep for King has not commented on the incident. The Grand Ole Opry responded to fan concerns onX (formerly twitter)Saturday, after one attendee said King “ruined the night with her horrible, drunk, and profane performance,” calling it “a shame we all had to witness that.”
“Hi Judas, we deeply regret and apologize for the language that was used during last night’s second Opry performance,” the Opry wrote in response.
If you or someone you know is struggling with substance abuse, please contact the SAMHSA helpline at 1-800-662-HELP.
source: people.com
