Sam Smith cancels shows over bleeding vocal cords

This February 8, 2015 file photo shows Sam Smith with his four Grammys in the press room after performing on stage during the 57th annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, California. On May 5, 2015, he saw a US specialist for vocal cord problems after he cancelled more dates following an intense touring schedule. PHOTO | AFP

What you need to know:

  • The 22-year-old British singer, who was the big winner at the latest Grammy Awards, called off shows scheduled Thursday and Friday in Tokyo and Sunday in Manila.
  • Smith earlier cut short a tour of Australia after doctors noticed a haemorrhage on his vocal cords following a concert in Sydney.

LOS ANGELES

Young singing sensation Sam Smith on Tuesday saw a US specialist for vocal cord problems after he cancelled more dates following an intense touring schedule.

The 22-year-old British singer, who was the big winner at the latest Grammy Awards, called off shows scheduled Thursday and Friday in Tokyo and Sunday in Manila.

Smith earlier cut short a tour of Australia after doctors noticed a haemorrhage on his vocal cords following a concert in Sydney.

"Very upset about Japan and Manila dates," Smith wrote on Instagram, calling the situation "horrid."

Smith flew from Australia to Los Angeles "to see a specialist to see what to do."

Smith, who until a few years ago was a bartender in London, quickly amassed a global following with his song "Stay With Me," a soulful ballad about a one-night stand.