One of the greatest musical artists to come out of the quiet storm era of the ‘80s, singer-songwriter Anita Baker has mesmerized listeners worldwide with her expressive and powerful ballads. In May 2024, she suddenly canceled her Mother’s Day special concert in Atlanta, Georgia, minutes before it was slated to start. This has made fans curious about the reasons behind it.
Here’s everything you need to know about Anita Baker’s Atlanta concert and why it was canceled.
Why Anita Baker canceled her concert in Atlanta
The May 11 Atlanta concert was supposed to begin at 7 p.m. ET at the State Farm Arena. At 6:54 p.m., the attendees received an e-mail from the State Farm and Live Nation, announcing that the concert had been canceled because of “late, unforeseen circumstances.”
“Refunds will be returned at point of purchase,” the end of the e-mail read, as per Detroit News.
Originally announced in March 2024, this would have been Baker’s second concert at the multi-purpose arena in two years, following her Valentine’s Day performance in 2023. Much to the delight of both Baker and her fans, Usher came out and joined Baker in performing Same Ole Love.
Neither Baker nor the State Farm Arena officials provided any more explanation for canceling the event. Agitated fans took to social media to express their frustration. Some mentioned how far they traveled to watch Baker perform, only for the last-minute cancelation. Many fans also wanted to know if everything was okay with the legendary performer.
Notably, Baker has won multiple Grammy, American Music, and Soul Train Awards, and several of her albums have gone platinum. In 2013, she joined the Michigan Rock and Roll Legends Hall of Fame.
