Sam Smith sees specialist for voice, cancels more shows

Los Angeles, California, UNITED STATES: (FILES): 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. The young singing sensation, who until a few years ago was a bartender in London, on May 5, 2015 saw a US specialist for vocal cord problems after he canceled 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 later this week in Tokyo and Manila. Smith flew from Australia to Los Angeles to see a specialist to see what to do. AFP PHOTO/Files/Frederic J. Brown

May 6, 2015
LOS ANGELES (AFP) - Young singing sensation Sam Smith on Tuesday saw a US specialist for vocal cord problems after he canceled 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 hemorrhage 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.