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Miranda Lambert has had to cancel her upcoming tour in Australia due to illness.

The country cutie was supposed to kick off the tour opening for Alan Jackson in Melbourne on Friday, but came down with a respiratory infection, forcing her to withdraw from the dates.

Obviously disappointed, Miranda stated on her website, "I was very much looking forward to Australia with Alan Jackson and performing for all the music lovers down under."

Alan's first tour of Australia is reportedly the fastest-selling country music tour in that country's history, having sold out within hours of being put on sale.

Jasmine Rae and McAlister Kemp will replace Miranda in the opening spot as she takes time to recover, while Australian country star John Williamson will take her place at the CMC Rocks the Hunter this weekend.

Miranda, whose single "Heart Like Mine" is climbing charts, is still scheduled to perform at the Houston Livestock and Rodeo on March 16.

Feel better, Miranda!