Summerfest: Bebe Rexha's opening performance for Florida Georgia Line cancelled due to illness

By: Robert Weich

Posted: Jun 30, 2018 2:52 PM CDT

MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- Bebe Rexha will not open for Florida Georgia Line Saturday at Summerfest due to illness, Summerfest announced.

Rexha was scheduled to perform at the American Family Amphitheater at 7:30 p.m. prior to Florida Georgia Line taking the stage.

Summerfest's official Twitter announced that Rexha will not be able to make the performance. In her place, Canaan Smith and Rachel Platten will open for Florida Georgia Line. Summerfest has already updated their website to reflect the change.

Bebe Rexha's performance tonight has been cancelled due to illness. @canaansmith & @RachelPlatten now opening for @FLAGALine at the @amfam Amphitheater. pic.twitter.com/YnV82IjWx6
— Summerfest (@Summerfest) June 30, 2018

Platten is also performing at 9:45 p.m. at the BMO Harris Pavilion.

Rexha and Florida Georgia Line teamed up for the hit "Meant to Be" in 2017.