Indigo Girls Receive Outpouring of Love After Emily Saliers Tearfully Acknowledges Two Incurable Conditions That Will Affect Vocals on Tour

Home Music News Apr 19, 2026 10:41am PT Indigo Girls Receive Outpouring of Love After Emily Saliers Tearfully Acknowledges Two Incurable Conditions That Will Affect Vocals on Tour By Chris Willman Plus Icon Chris Willman Senior Music Writer and Chief Music Critic ChrisWillman Latest The Strokes End Coachella Set With Video Condemning U.S. and Israeli Bombings in Iran and Gaza 4 hours ago Livestreaming Coachella 2026: A Complete Guide to the YouTube Schedule for Weekend 2 2 days ago Paul McCartney Goes Deep Inside ‘The Boys of Dungeon Lane’ at Secret L.A. Listening Session — Including Unveiling His First True Duet With Ringo Starr 2 days ago See All Getty Images The Indigo Girls have been receiving an outpouring of support and love from fans and famous admirers, after the duo released a video statement in which Emily Saliers got exceptionally frank about how two incurable physical conditions she’s experiencing will adversely affect her vocals on their upcoming tour. In a clip posted to their Instagram account, with Amy Ray sitting beside her, Saliers talked about how she has been diagnosed with cervical dystonia and an essential tremor — both of which have hampered her ability to sing in a clear and constant tone. Nonetheless, they are forging ahead with the tour, but with full advance warning to the audience that they will notice the difference. Related Stories Pablo Larraín, Sebastián Lelio, Maite Alberdi Lead Chilean Contingent at the 41st Guadalajara Film Festival