With 10 sold-out concerts on her agenda, Adele has been forced to cancel her upcoming US tour. This marks the second time this year that vocal issues have put a stop to her soulful singing in the States. She was preparing to perform in Atlantic City, New Jersey when she suffered a hemorrhage into her vocal chord and posted an apologetic message on her website.

"Guys, im heartbroken and worried to tell you that yet again im experiencing problems with my voice. its ridiculous i know! i cant believe it myself. i follow all the advice im given and stick to regimes, rules and practices to the best of my ability but it seems to simply not be enough...i apologise from the bottom of my heart, sincerely i do. i know its not only disappointing because of the show, but its plane tickets, hotel bookings, birthdays, anniversaries and time wasted. but please have faith in me that this is the only thing i can do to make sure i can always sing and always make music for you to the best of my ability. truly yours and yours only forever, adele xx" (Read the full post here.) 

According to Dr. Lee Akst, a laryngologist and director of the Johns Hopkins Voice Center, these kinds of voice problems are fairly common among singers. We don't know the severity of the injury, but she has been advised by doctors to take an extended rest period. 

We hope you get well soon, Adele!