Matthews had been set to take the stage at the Jan. 30 benefit concert in the wake of the devastating Los Angeles wildfires.

Dave Matthews, who was part of a star-studded lineup of performers at a Los Angeles concert to raise money for wildfire relief, said on Wednesday he would not be able to perform.

CNN has reached out to a representative for Matthews for comment. The FireAid benefit concert, a music event set up to aid the relief efforts following the deadly and devastating Los Angeles wildfires, is set to take place on Thursday at the Kia Forum and the new Intuit Dome, both located in the LA city of Inglewood.

American musician Dave Matthews has withdrawn from the FireAid benefit concert in Los Angeles due to a family emergency, a statement read.

A family emergency has prompted Dave Matthews to drop out of the FireAid benefit concert and the 2025 MusiCares Persons of the Year Gala. “Due to a critical illness in the family, Dave

They’ve announced the initial lineup for the shows, which includes Billie Eilish and FINNEAS, Green Day, Gwen Stefani, Jelly Roll, Katy Perry, Lady Gaga, Lil Baby, P!nk, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Stevie Nicks,

The Intuit Dome and Kia Forum will host the one-night-only concert at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 30. Along with Billie Eilish and Finneas, 18 other artists will perform, including Stevie Nicks, Sting, Green Day, Gracie Abrams and Jelly Roll. Dave Matthews and John Mayer will also perform together for the first time.

Dave Matthews will no longer perform at two upcoming benefit concerts. The musician had been scheduled to appear alongside John Mayer at the Kia Forum for the FireAid fundraising event in Inglewood, California on Thursday night and at the MusiCares' 2025 Persons of the Year gala honouring the Grateful Dead on Friday.

Singer was scheduled to perform with John Mayer for the first time at the FireAid concert on Jan. 30, followed by a Grateful Dead tribute at the MusiCares event on Jan. 31

The singer also announced his inability to participate in the MusiCares Person of the Year benefit gala on Friday.

As Southern California begins to rebuild in the wake of the wildfires, Live Nation is assembling some of Hollywood's biggest talents in support.

The double venue LA Fireaid concerts will have many livestream options Thursday as two sets of lineups perform at the Kia Forum and Intuit Dome.