Parker McCollum Tests Positive For COVID-19

Parker McCollum had two socially distanced, masked mandated shows scheduled for this weekend, but has canceled them after testing positive for COVID-19.

Fresh off the release of his latest single Youn Man’s Blues, Parker was going to play in Kansas tomorrow (August 21st) and then headline the somewhat controversial Weedstock Festival in Stillwater, Oklahoma on Friday.

The singer made a statement on social media saying after not being able to smell or taste he got tested and has canceled the shows.

“I know there are a lot of you that were expecting to see me in concert this weekend in Manhattan, KS and Stillwater, OK. After several months of being off the road, we were finally getting a chance to play two socially distanced, mask mandated shows Thursday and Friday night.

After realizing this morning that I could not taste or smell anything at breakfast, I went to get tested for Covid and the results came back showing I was positive for the virus. My deepest apologies to the fans and the venues who were counting on me to perform. I absolutely believe that the shows should go on and I wish more than anything I could be there to play them.

I feel great and will self quarantine at the ranch for 14 days. It’s just an absolute bad stroke of luck on the timing of contracting this virus. I want to play so bad. I truly am so sorry for not being there this weekend. Please wear your mask and stay healthy. Hope to see you all very soon.”

 

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-PLEASE READ- I know there are a lot of you that were expecting to see me in concert this weekend in Manhattan, KS and Stillwater, OK. After several months of being off the road, we were finally getting a chance to play two socially distanced, mask mandated shows Thursday and Friday night. After realizing this morning that I could not taste or smell anything at breakfast, I went to get tested for covid and the results came back showing I was positive for the virus. My deepest apologies to the fans and the venues who were counting on me to perform. I absolutely believe that the shows should go on and I wish more than anything I could be there to play them. I feel great and will self quarantine at the ranch for 14 days. It’s just an absolute bad stroke up luck on the timing of contracting this virus. I want to play so bad. I truly am so sorry for not being there this weekend. Please wear your mask and stay healthy. Hope to see you all very soon. – PM

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