Buffett’s Augusta Show During Masters Week Officially Canceled

After speculation that the shows could be canceled, XPR Augusta organizers announced today that the concert series is officially canceled. Jimmy Buffett was scheduled to perform at the event on April 8th.

From the Augusta Chronicle:

C4 Live managing partners Michael Perry and Greg Costello made the announcement Wednesday in a joint press release, saying “This was an extremely difficult decision for all of us at C4 Live. But it was made with the best interests of our fans, talent, employees, volunteers, sponsors, partners and the community at heart.”

The concert series scheduled for Masters Week would have been housed at Lake Olmstead Stadium, which was being renovated into an entertainment venue with VIP areas. Perry reported in January that the progress was going so well, not only would they be ready by XPR, but they would have all of the extra bells and whistles installed and ready two years ahead of schedule.

But then, earlier this month, construction had been stopped due to soil instability, followed by a stop in ticket sales.

The series would have featured Nelly, Blake Shelton, Pitbull, Tim McGraw and Jimmy Buffett.