Tom Grennan's management share statement following unprovoked attack in New York
He's currently on tour in the US
Tom Grennan's management have released a statement on the singer's socials following an unprovoked attack in New York City, where he has been performing.
The statement revealed that Tom has sustained: 'a ruptured ear, torn eardrum and issue with his previously fractured jaw.'
It went on say that despite the attack, the 'Remind Me' singer is in 'good spirits but needs to temporarily recuperate while doctors assess his ability to continue with his touring.'
However, the attack has meant that Tom will have to postpone his Washington gig which was due to take place tonight (22nd April). The statement went on to read: 'We will update on future shows should changes need to be made.
'We wish to thank Tom's incredible US fans for their support and understanding.'
Since the statement was released late on Thursday night, other singers, celebrities and fans have been leaving comments to express their shock and wishing Tom a quick recovery.
'Run' singer Becky Hill wrote: 'holy f--k tom i’m so sorry wtf that’s awful!!!' (sic), while Sam Fender wrote: 'F--k sake, hope you’re okay dude x'. A fan wrote: 'we're sending you so much healing, love and positive vibes for a speedy recovery ❤️', with another commenting: 'OMG I am so very sorry to hear this. There is still people in this world full of hate and need to take it out on someone else. The most important is that you are okay and that you will overcome this bad episode. Sending you all my love, blessings, positivity and bestest recovery wishes. You got this Tom ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️'. (sic)
Tom is currently on his North America tour, which he started in Minneapolis on 14th April, before performing at several locations across the US and Canada, including New York on 20th April.
He's had several hits including 'Little Bit of Love', his collab with Ella Henderson, 'Let's Go Home Together', and his most recent song 'Remind Me'.
We're thinking of Tom and wish him a speedy recovery.
You can hear songs by Tom Grennan on Northsound 1.
Now take a look through some of Tom's biggest songs:
2016: 'Something in the Water'
'Something in the Water' was Tom Grennan's debut single released in 2016, it was also the name of his debut EP released in the same year.
Watch the live music video on YouTube.
2017: 'Found What I've Been Looking For'
In 2017, Tom Grennan released 'Found What I've Been Looking For'. Although the song didn't enter the Top 40 in the UK it's very has been very popular on YouTube, with it receiving 14 million views to date.
Watch the music video on YouTube.
2018: 'Something Better'
'Something Better' was featured on Tom's second album 'Evering Road'. In a statement released at the time he said: "When I wrote 'Something Better', it was a song about me smiling on the outside but dealing with a whirlwind of dark thoughts and distractions on the inside."
He went on to say: "Since Covid-19 and lockdown, the tables have turned! I'm smiling on the inside, and I'm constantly distracted with thoughts of the exciting, crazy and better future that is coming, and it's just around the corner!"
Watch the music video on YouTube.
2021: 'Don't Break The Heart'
Tom Grennan released 'Don't Break The Heart' on 3rd September 2021. The song was about the loss of this friend's mum and in an interview with Essentially Pop he explained: "Recently I received the tragic news of a friend's mum's passing. It hit me hard watching him comprehend what had happened, trying to compute the madness and sadness of his new world now that his mum whom he loved so dearly had passed.
"It triggered memories for me of the loss of my cousin and best friend Alan when I was just a teenager, it broke so many of us. The song unravelled from me quite quickly. It was cathartic on many levels, thoughts of loss and heartbreak, dealing with the grief of death, or the breakdown of a relationship or friendship.
"These are all things that seem to have dominated my life in recent years, but sadly never get any easier to navigate. I'm grateful that the passing of time allows us to look back and remember the good times."
Watch the music video on YouTube.
2021: 'Little Bit of Love'
In 2021, Tom Grennan released his first Top 10 UK hit, 'Little Bit of Love'. The song was a hit in a number of countries reaching Number 7 in the UK. The song was written by Tom and featured on his second album 'Evering Road'.
Speaking about his song to NME, he explained that it was about: "the mental struggle of moving on, or going back to a relationship".
Watch the music video on YouTube.
2021: 'Let's Go Home Together' with Ella Henderson
'Let's Go Home Together' was a Top 10 hit in 2021 for Ella Henderson and Tom — and has since been certified 2x Platinum. Ella co-wrote the song with James Arthur and a songwriting team.
The music video shows Ella and Tom sitting separately with their own friends in a pub, before coming together after a few drinks.
Watch the music video on YouTube.
2022: 'Remind Me'
'Remind Me' was released in May 2022 by Tom Grennan, along with the music video and lyric video.
2022: Tom Grennan and KSI ' Not Over Yet'
Tom Grennan and KSI teamed up for the first time on their collab 'Not Over Yet' released on 5th August 2022, which went Platinum in the UK in June 2024.
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