Natasha Bedingfield has disappointed fans after cancelling her forthcoming UK tour - in favour of promotional commitments in America.
The singer was due to kick off a series of dates next month but has been ordered by her US record label to stay in country for the release of her second album, 'Pocketful of Sunshine' on January 22.
Her UK record label Sony BMG says: "It is with the greatest regret that Natasha Bedingfield has had to cancel her forthcoming UK tour.
"This is through no fault of Natasha herself, but due to her American record label insisting that she remains in the US to promote the release of her album. All tickets will be reimbursed."
However, Bedingfield has vowed to perform a series of free intimate gigs later this year to apologise to her fans.