Singer John Mayer has had to cancel several recent appearances, namely the iheartradio concert in Las Vegas and an appearance in Los Angeles with Tony Bennett.
It has now been revealed Mayer has been diagnosed with a serious throat condition called granuloma.
Granuloma is a non life-threatening condition that more often affects the lungs than throat. In the case of throat granuloma, a lesion will form in response to chronic irritation or trauma, according to the NYU School of Medicine Voice Center’s Web site. Acid reflux, smoking, and vocal trauma are common causes of granuloma of the throat.
Mayer updated his blog about the news and gave an update on how this diagnosis will impact his upcoming new release, “Born and Raised” which, according to reports, is complete as far as music recording, song selection and, in some cases, mixing.
Because of the granuloma diagnosis, Mayer wasn’t able to complete singing on several of the tracks.
The new album is now scheduled for release next year.
Here is the full statement Mayer released:
Hi everyone,
After several months of going week to week monitoring and hoping to correct the condition, I am forced to cancel my upcoming singing engagements due to something next to my vocal cords called a granuloma.
I’m bummed to have to bow out of both the iheartradio Music Festival in Las Vegas and an appearance with Tony Bennett in Los Angeles. I know there were people depending on me to be there and I’m sorry that I can’t be on those stages.
‘Born and Raised’ is complete as far as music recording, song selection, and in some cases mixing, but because of this condition I couldn’t finish singing on several of the tracks. This means the record will be released next year instead of this fall or winter.
This is a temporary setback, though I’m not sure how long or short a period of time it will be. I’ve got the best doctors in the country looking after me and I will be singing and touring again as soon as I get the all clear. Until then I’ll be spending time writing and composing more music and kicking an empty soup can around the West Village.
I’m looking forward to seeing you again soon. Until then take good care.
John
