Injury forced Chris Stapleton to delay concerts, CMA Fest appearance

A hand injury is to blame for Chris Stapleton’s sudden postponement of shows.

In an open letter to fans on social media Thursday night, Stapleton said he had a broken bone and detached tendon in his right index finger, which prevents him from playing guitar.

"The doctor is hopeful that with some physical therapy I will be playing guitar again soon," the singer wrote after thanking fans for their support. "Right now, I can't possibly give you guys the show you deserve. I always want to give you my very best. There is little in this world that I enjoy more than getting to make music with all of you night after night."

On Wednesday, Stapleton revealed he had to postpone the next three weeks of performances – including his CMA Music Festival appearance on June 11, but no reason was given.

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Stapleton’s team is urging fans to hang on to their tickets while they work to reschedule tour dates spanning his June 1 concert in Fresno, Calif., to his June 17 show in Noblesville, Ind. 

Stapleton released his new album “From a Room: Volume 1” last month and with more than 218,000 first week album sales, it registered at No. 1 on Billboard’s Top Album Sales chart. The album’s lead single “Either Way” is now on country radio. Stapleton will play Bridgestone Arena Oct. 13 and 14.