Indigo Girls’ Emily Saliers Reveals Two Incurable Conditions Will Shape 2026 Tour

Indigo Girls singer Emily Saliers disclosed that she has cervical dystonia with torticollis and essential tremor—two incurable movement disorders that will affect her voice on their 2026 tour. The duo will press on with adjusted arrangements, extra backing vocals, and the use of modern digital tools to improve live sound, while pursuing treatments like Botox and vocal coaching to mitigate symptoms. The tour runs April 24–Sept 13, includes dates opening for Brandi Carlile, and has drawn praise from peers such as Sara Bareilles, Brandi Carlile, and Sleater-Kinney for their honesty and perseverance.