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    Thompson Square singer's dad dies; shows canceled

    By CAITLIN KING | Associated Press – Fri, Feb 24, 2012 12:03 PM PST
    FILE - In this Oct. 27, 2011 photo, musicians Keifer Thompson, left, and Shawna Thompson, of the group Thompson Square, pose for a portrait in Los Angeles. The husband-wife team are canceling their upcoming performances after Shawna Thompson's father died Thursday, Feb. 23, 2012 in Alabama. (AP Photo/Matt Sayles, file)

    NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Husband and wife duo Thompson Square are canceling their upcoming performances after Shawna Thompson's father died Thursday night.

    The duo's publicist, Natalie Kilgore, confirmed the news in a statement. It said George Michael "Mickey" McIlwain died in Alabama after "a valiant battle with cancer." The statement said Shawna and her family, including husband Keifer, were by his side when he died.

    Funeral arrangements are pending.

    The duo was scheduled to play the Country Radio Seminar "New Faces" show Friday night in Nashville. They are also an opening act on Lady Antebellum's "Own The Night" tour. Singer David Nail will be filling in for the duo this weekend.

    Grammy-nominated Thompson Square is known for hits including the No. 1 "Are You Gonna Kiss Me Or Not?"

     

    8 comments

    • AnneFranke
      AnneFranke  •  3 months ago
      My condolences to them. I lost my Dad almost 3 years ago and it was (and still is) heartbreaking. May Mr. McIlwain rest in peace and may his family take comfort knowing he no longer has to battle that evil disease cancer.
    • Voncile
      Voncile  •  Atlanta, Georgia  •  3 months ago
      So sorry for your loss. It is heartbreaking to lose someone you love. But he will be forever in your heart. God bless you and your family .
    • DJ Skids
      DJ Skids  •  Phoenix, Arizona  •  3 months ago
      My thoughts and prayers go out to Shawna Thompson and her Family. May God be with you in these hard times. :'-)
    • me
      me  •  Calhoun, Georgia  •  3 months ago
      Love these two!!! Gonna be superstars!!!!.............Be strong sweetheart......God bless the family.....
    • Misty
      Misty  •  Phoenix, Arizona  •  3 months ago
      Thoughts and Prayers are with the Family at this time..
    • suzieQ
      suzieQ  •  3 months ago
      Prayers and Condolences...
    • JAN
      JAN  •  3 months ago
      My thoughts and sympathy are with you shawna! So sorry for your Big Lose!!!
    • A Yahoo! User  •  3 months ago
      LOL, who?
      • Karen
        Karen 3 months ago
        you always have the meanest comments... get a life!
      • Just Me
        Just Me 3 months ago
        Emily WHO? grow up child!
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