Gladys Knight sparks concerns, cuts back performances

Gladys Knight sparks reservations, cuts back performances. Sameen Chaudhry USA TODAY.

Key points

• Gladys Knight will play two nights at the Royal Albert Hall as part of her UK farewell tour.
• The 82-year-old singer confirmed Thursday that she aims to perform less as she moves into a new chapter of her life and career.
• Gladys Knight adds a SECOND Royal Albert Hall concert to farewell tour.
• Though her statement signals that live appearances will become less frequent, she still has dates booked through November.
• Knight's announcement comes after TMZ documented that some residents connected to her tour had become concerned by her behavior during recent performances.

Gladys Knight is scaling back her live performance schedule as recent concerts have prompted concern among some fans and individuals working on her tour concerning whether the Motown legend should remain on the road.

Meanwhile, the 82-year-old singer confirmed Thursday that she aims to perform less as she moves into a new chapter of her life and career. Knight did not cite a health condition as the reason for the decision.

"After much soul searching I've decided that I will be easing into fewer performances while focusing on transitioning into the next stage of my career and life moving forward, " Knight remarked in an official note posted on Instagram. "I'll be spending more time on projects with my husband and visiting with my grandbabies and am looking forward to this new era."

For context, the Grammy-winning singer additionally thanked fans for "supporting her every step of the way" throughout a career spanning more than seven decades and "for making a little girl's dream come true."

"I am immensely grateful to all of you and send my eternal love back to you, " she remarked. "I hope to see your smiling faces out and regarding and on the road. God bless all of you and hope to see you shortly." USA TODAY has reached out to Knight's representatives for comment. Gladys Knight nails potent national anthem at Super Bowl LIII. Gladys Knight's husband William McDowell denies dementia.

At a July 25 show at the Hollywood Bowl, Knight appeared to lose her place while performing "Midnight Train to Georgia, " turning away from the audience and beginning to walk offstage, according to TMZ. According to The outlet additionally, knight appeared exhausted during an Aug. 18 performance at Detroit's Fisher Theatre, where she took a number of breaks and seemed exhausted. Gladys Knight -branded restaurants raided in Atlanta.

Knight's husband and manager William McDowell pushed back on questions of whether Knight has dementia, telling TMZ that Knight has not been diagnosed and that they plan to have her evaluated by a doctor.

Knight is not retiring from performing altogether. Though her statement signals that live appearances will become less frequent, she still has dates booked through November.

In practice, the "Midnight Train to Georgia" singer has won seven Grammy Awards and was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame as a member of Gladys Knight & the Pips. Share your feedback to support improve our site!

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