SIKESTON -- Due to a sudden illness, country singer Tracy Lawrence will not perform as scheduled Wednesday night at the Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo.
Lawrence has been hospitalized, according to the Jaycees.
A spokesman for the organization said it is negotiating to find a replacement for Lawrence, and is expected to make an announcement today.
Tickets still are on sale for Wednesday's concert, which is the rodeo's opening night.
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