Adele To Have Throat Surgery, Cancels 2011 Plans

First Published: October 28, 2011 1:52 PM EDT Credit: Getty Images NY, N.Y. -- Caption Adele holds her award at the Barclaycard Mercury Music Prize 2011 at the Grosvenor House, London, Sept. 6, 2011Adeles voice has given her the biggest success this year and the most trouble. The singer will have throat surgery and has now canceled all tour dates and promotional appearances for the year. Columbia Records announced Friday that the Rolling in the Deep singer will have surgery to alleviate the current issues with her throat. A full recovery is expected. Earlier this month, the 23-year-old canceled a U.S. concert run due to a hemorrhage in her vocal chord; she also canceled concerts in June due to laryngitis. The statement said that doctors have ordered the Grammy winner to rest her voice and completely recuperate before looking to schedule any work commitments. Adeles 21 is the best-selling CD of the year in the United States; its sold over 4 million units. Copyright 2011 by The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.