Jimmie Allen scratched from CMA Awards, feeling ‘under the weather’

Jimmie Allen
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Jimmie Allen has been scratched from tonight’s 56th Annual CMA Awards due to sickness. The “Down Home” singer was scheduled to perform alongside Zac Brown Band and Marcus King Band.

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Allen took to social media hours before the show to share the news with fans writing, “I was looking forward to performing with my friends… unfortunately I’m under the weather and won’t be able to. I look forward to watching them and other performers tonight.”

ZBB and Marcus King Band are still expected to perform ZBB's "Out In The Middle," as planned, only without Allen.

Other performers tonight include Brothers Osborne, Brandy Clark, Luke CombsCaylee HammackCody JohnsonElle King, Patty Loveless, Ashley McBryde, Reba McIntyre, John Osborne, Katy Perry, Pillbox Patti, Chris StapletonCole SwindellThe Black KeysThe War And TreatyThomas Rhett, Kelsea BalleriniLuke BryanKelly ClarksonHARDYMiranda LambertCarly PearceCarrie UnderwoodMorgan Wallen and Lainey Wilson.

Catch the 56th Annual CMA Awards tonight at 8p EST/7p CST on ABC.

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