Luke Bryan tests positive for COVID-19, cancels American Idol appearance

The 51st Annual CMA Awards - Show NASHVILLE, TN - NOVEMBER 08: (FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY) Luke Bryan performs onstage at the 51st annual CMA Awards at the Bridgestone Arena on November 8, 2017 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Rick Diamond/Getty Images) (Rick Diamond/Getty Images)

April 12, 2021 at 2:29 pm EDT

Luke Bryan was initially set to take part in American Idol’s first live show on Monday. However, the country music star has since had to cancel. Bryan has tested positive for COVID-19.

Taking to Twitter, Bryan recently broke the news.

“I’m sad to say I won’t be a part of tonight’s first live American Idol show.” Bryan said. “I tested positive for COVID but I’m doing well and look forward to being back at it soon.”

The Nashville musician’s original post may be viewed down below.

I’m sad to say I won’t be a part of tonight’s first live @AmericanIdol show. I tested positive for COVID but I’m doing well and look forward to being back at it soon.
— Luke Bryan (@LukeBryanOnline) April 12, 2021