To my fans: I wanted to let you know that I am bowing out of some upcoming events due to pending vocal cord surgery which will require a period of time for me to rest and recover. No talking or singing for a while but my doctors expect a complete recovery.

I am especially sorry about two events that I will now be unable to attend: I was scheduled to be honoured at the Canadian Governor General’s Performing Arts Awards Gala on June 11th. It will now be celebrated at next year's 25th anniversary gala on June 29th, 2017. In addition, I will no longer be performing at the Marvin Gaye Tribute at the Kennedy Center on June 5th.

Thank you in advance for your prayers and good wishes. I'll keep you up to date on my progress. - MB