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Sugarland's Jennifer Nettles Speaks Out on 'Idiotic' Backlash

She's been on vocal rest for the past few weeks, but Sugarland's Jennifer Nettles has plenty to say when it comes to the unfavorable comments some fans posted on message boards after learning that Sugarland had to cancel a few shows. The singer, who was under doctor's orders to take a break from performing to heal her strained vocal cords, admits she was both comforted and disappointed by some of the comments.

"I am never surprised as to the capacity of human beings to be wildly compassionate and loving -- nor completely and totally disrespectful and idiotic," Jennifer tells Music City TV, adding, "I understand people get disappointed and they love us and they love what we do. And they love what we do so much that they wish we were robots and could do it every second of every day and never have a cold or anything like that."

Jennifer's vocal problems flared up during recording sessions with singing partner Kristian Bush, causing the duo to cancel dates on Kenny Chesney's Sun City Carnival tour, including one in San Francisco -- a cancellation many fans were not aware of until they reached the admission gates. Kenny himself was annoyed with the outcry, saying, "It was really sad to see the way some people reacted to Jennifer needing to cancel her appearance in San Francisco ... we should all be concerned about her long-term vocal health more than any single show that she may not be able to do."

"It's very scary," Jennifer tells CMT Insider. "Because you think, 'All right, I can go out there - and I can do tomorrow -- but I may not do the rest of the year if I do tomorrow.' And that is terrifying. And that is when you say, 'Wait a minute. Let's pull back.'"

Sugarland returned to the concert stage last Thursday (July 30) in Bend, Ore. You can watch the superstar duo live in concert tonight (Aug. 3) at 8:00 PM ET on their ABC television special, 'Live on the Inside.'

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mike tittle

lisen you people are vary mean to jennifer nettles i want you to know that is vary inappropriate to talk about jennifers privet parts i have read some of the comments that you people have posted and its re dickuliss to say things like that you people have to understand i repeat understand that when jennifer has vocal problems there is nothing that we can do about it the only thing we can do is pray that jennifer gets better and for your info i have to say that jennifer is doing a lote better also some of you have said that the way that jennifer sings is phony maybe you need to get your ears clend out becuse jennifer is not phony she is a beutiful women who loves singing i love jennifers singing and so should you

August 18 2009 at 10:16 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
mike tittle

lisen you people are vary mean to jennifer nettles i want you to know that is vary inappropriate to talk about jennifers privet parts i have read some of the comments that you people have posted and its re dickuliss to say things like that you people have to understand i repeat understand that when jennifer has vocal problems there is nothing that we can do about it the only thing we can do is pray that jennifer gets better and for your info i have to say that jennifer is doing a lote better also some of you have said that the way that jennifer sings is phony maybe you need to get your ears clend out becuse jennifer is not phony she is a beutiful women who loves singing i love jennifers singing and so should you

August 18 2009 at 10:16 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
gary b.

at least she says what she thinks...

August 09 2009 at 12:17 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
bassfishin

Jennifer if your fans turn there back on you and you need someone to take care of you just come up to kentucky because I think you are the hottest woman in the world and you don't need a thing because you just look amazing to me and I love your voice so if you ever go broke for some unknown reason I will be more than happy to take care of you forever!!

August 08 2009 at 4:05 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Lisa

Sorry but Jennifer Nettle's vocal style is too loud, too nasal, and very annoying. I cannot listen to her sing, and would never pay that much to see her in concert. What a waste of money.

August 08 2009 at 2:34 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
bmayflower346

I JUST DON'T KNOW WHAT PEOPLE ARE THINKING . SHE IS A GREAT SINGER. SOME FORGET THAT WHEN YOU USE YOUR VOICE WITH BEAUTIFUL SONG THAT IT STRAN YOUR VOCIAL CORD. SO JENNIFER YOU SHOULD ALWAYS TAKE CARE OF YOU VOICE.

August 05 2009 at 7:51 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
bkeegs

Doesn't anyone on here think before they speak? Sadly, it's hard to comment on a lot of postings, because many people here can't spell and it's hard to make out what they're point even is. People are mad because she strained her voice and didn't put on a show. Probably the same people who get up, and call into work because they don't feel well. Is what she did much different? Saying she needs a boob job? I just scratch my head to that one.

August 05 2009 at 1:33 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
MeringueCookies

People, wow...people can be so heartless. This is pitiful. I agree with Jennifer,the comments are disrespectful and idiotic. Were we not taught, NOT to be so selfish and heartless when we were kids or was it just me? I don't get it. Her voice is her livelihood, like she says, she either rests it for a bit.Or go out, RUIN it in one show, and never be able to do what she loves again.

Does anyone else have a passion for something? Would you risk never being able to do it again after one day, or take it easy, and be able to do it for a long time? This is why she was on vocal rest. Sugarland loves their fans so much, if many of you had a heart, you'd understand. They're completely grateful for all of their fans, you can see it in their eyes when they perform. They are human, just like the rest of us. Stuff happens, LIFE happens, plans fall through, and promises are broken, but life goes on, and typically people get over it.

August 04 2009 at 3:24 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
jmohawk00

Maybe her buddy Obama could stand in for her, I am sure the audience would love that.

August 04 2009 at 2:22 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Sue

If A-Rod pulled a hamstring, he'd go on the disabled list, and though the fans would be disappointed, they'd understand. Well, Jennifer's vocal cords are HER muscles, so stop criticizing! I want to hear that great voice for many years to come.

August 04 2009 at 2:16 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply