Grammy award winning R&B singer Chaka Khan has canceled her performances at the California State Fair and Stanislaus County Fair in order to get healthy.
A representative for the musical artist told officials Chaka Khan has entered an addiction rehabilitation and aftercare program, which has forced her to cancel all her scheduled July performances.
Chaka struggles with a dependence on prescription pain medications, according to her representative, and she has voluntarily entered the program to get healthy.
“We are extremely disappointed Chaka Khan cancelled because we knew how much the community was looking forward to it, yet at the same time we wish her the best in her health and full recovery.” said county fair spokesperson Adrenna Alkhas.
Chaka's replacement at the county and state fairs will be Jody Wately featuring Shalamar Reloaded, a disco-funk group from the late '70s and '80s. Shalamar will feature new members Nate Allen Smith and renowned choreographer/dancer and vocalist Rosero McCoy on the stage.
"They will bring a high energy performance that our guests will love,” Alkhas said.
Those who had purchased reserved seating online for Chaka Khan at the California State Fair will be automatically refunded within a week. Those who purchased their tickets at the Box Office will need to come to the Box Office or e-mail boxoffice@calexpo.com for refunds.
