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Crystal Gayle opened up about a recent injury that led her to cancel public appearances.
Gayle, 75, said it’s taken “a toll…mentally and physically,” as she endures a torn meniscus. She said in a new interview with PEOPLE that she’s “never had anything like this.” The Grammy-winning singer-songwriter is unable to attend an upcoming conference in Northern Ireland because doctors expressed concern about blood clots possibly forming while Gayle is flying. Gayle, who is weighing her options with doctors, shared in her interview, “I know people have, and there are all different types of surgeries they do. So we'll see what I'm going to do. …I'll be doing things soon.” That includes keeping up with her 5-year-old grandson.
“I was truly looking forward to coming to Belfast — singing a few songs, sharing some stories, and spending time with everyone,” Gayle said in a statement. “But my doctor tells me this knee isn’t ready for those overseas miles just yet. I promise I’ll be ‘Ready for the Times to Get Better’ — just not at 30,000 feet next week. Thank you for your understanding, and I hope we can make it up to you soon.”
Gayle added in her interview with PEOPLE: ”I've had a great career. I've had so many wonderful people behind me, behind the scenes, as well as people coming to the concerts. And I feel very lucky.”