Keith Urban cancels concert for throat surgery

Keith Urban has revealed that he has to undergo throat surgery.

The Australian country singer, who is best known for hit singles such as 'Days Go By' and 'Somebody Like You', has now been forced to cancel his performance at the All for the Hall benefit concert for the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum on January 18 next year.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, Urban will have a minor medical procedure to remove a polyp from his vocal cords later this month and will then spend an undetermined amount of time on vocal rest.

Urban had agreed to host the All for the Hall show at Nashville's Bridgestone Arena alongside performers such as Rascal Flatts, Vince Gill and Alison Krauss.

He will reportedly still honour his planned one-song performances for the rest of the year, but all other appearances will be rescheduled.

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'Rolling in the Deep' singer Adele was recently forced to cancel all performances for the rest of the year to have surgery on a haemorrhaged vocal cord.

After the announcement was made, her spokesperson dismissed rumours that she had throat cancer as "100% false".

Adele forced to cancel all 2011 gigs as she prepares to undergo throat surgery

Earlier this month Adele was 'devastated' when she had to cancel her U.S. tour.

But it appears her throat problems have taken a turn for the worse as the singer has now pulled all remaining live dates in the UK and promotional appearances for the rest of the year.

The 23-year-old singer will undergo surgery on her throat and will have to spend weeks resting her voice after the operation.

Recovering: Singer Adele see leaving her London home for the first time since throat problems have left her housebound

Doctors expect the Someone Like You star will make a full recovery, but will need to fully recuperate before she can resuming her singing career.

A statement from her spokesperson said: 'It is with deep regret that Adele has been forced to cancel her remaining live dates and promotional appearances in 2011.

'She is to undergo surgery to alleviate the current issues with her throat and a full recovery is expected.

'As a result, doctors have ordered her to rest her voice and completely recuperate before looking to schedule any work commitments.

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'Ticket holders for all cancelled live dates will receive a refund from the point of purchase.  We apologise for any inconvenience and disappointment caused, and appreciate your understanding during this time.'

Adele's ongoing illness means she has cancelled six concerts in Wolverhampton, Blackpool, Bournemouth, Cardiff and Plymouth.

Her announcement comes after the ailing singer was photographed wrapped up near her London home yesterday.

Worried: Adele wrote on her blog after the cancellations that she was heartbroken and didn't want to let her fans down

She smartly wrapped up against the cool autumn weather in a tartan poncho and covered her face with a hat and dark sunglasses, still looking pale and drawn.

She clutched a much-needed bottle of water to keep her hydrated and a bag of nuts.

The star was still too sick to attend the Q Awards on Tuesday, but was still awarded two gongs in her absence.