Lauren Alaina announces sudden death of father J.J. Suddeth – as country star cancels three shows: ‘Going home to be with my family’

Country music sensation Lauren Alaina has cancelled three shows in the wake of her father J.J. Suddeth’s sudden death.

On Wednesday the 29-year-old singer took to social media to share the heartbreaking news with her 1.2 million followers.

‘We lost my daddy last night, and I really don’t have the words yet,’ she wrote in white font against a black background.

‘I want to let y’all know that I’m not able to play the three shows I had scheduled for this weekend in Savannah, Virginia Beach, and Charlotte as I am going home to be with my family,’ she relayed in the post.

She did not explain the details of her dad’s passing, but ended the note, ‘Thank you for your prayers and understanding,’ signing off, ‘Pinky.’

Country music sensation Lauren Alaina has cancelled three shows in the wake of her father J.J. Suddeth’s sudden death; pictured in September 2023

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