Australian singer-songwriter Cody Simpson has cancelled upcoming U.S. television and radio performances of his comeback single “Baby Blue” due to a vocal-cord hemorrhage.
The cancellation disrupts the promotional cycle for a comeback single released two months [1] prior to the announcement. For professional vocalists, a hemorrhage represents a serious injury that requires strict medical adherence to prevent permanent damage.
Simpson shared the news via Instagram on May 11, 2024. He said the hemorrhage was discovered just over a month [2] ago, placing the initial diagnosis in early April 2024.
According to Simpson, the injury was the result of pushing his voice too hard in the recording studio. He said the hemorrhage occurred due to his "overzealousness in the studio singing through a sinus infection I didn’t know I had."
The singer has spent several weeks [3] on and off vocal rest to recover. This period of silence has forced the removal of his scheduled appearances on TV and radio to support the new track.
"Just over a month ago we discovered a serious hemorrhage on one of my vocal cords," Simpson said. "I’ve now been on and off vocal rest for weeks, cancelling TV and radio performances for ‘Baby Blue’."
Medical professionals generally advise that singing through respiratory infections can increase strain on the larynx. In this case, the combination of an undetected infection and high-intensity studio recording led to the vascular injury.
“The Australian singer-songwriter is on vocal rest after an injury caused by singing through a sinus infection.”
This incident highlights the physical risks associated with high-pressure recording environments and the danger of ignoring minor symptoms, such as sinus infections, during vocal production. For an artist in the midst of a comeback, the timing of such an injury creates a significant gap in promotional momentum, as live performances are critical for the commercial success of a new single.
