ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - Sugarland prepared to return to the stage on Thursday for their first performance since a stage collapse at the Indiana State Fair killed five people.
The Grammy-winning country duo was minutes from performing at the fair in Indianapolis last Saturday when winds gusts knocked the massive stage onto the audience. Four were killed instantly, another person died later. About four dozen others were hurt.
Sugarland canceled their Sunday show at the Iowa State Fair but said earlier this week they were looking forward to getting their "touring family" back together and using their music to being healing. Their manager said the pair were deeply affected by the tragedy.
They plan a private memorial for the victims in Indiana. The band is also asking that victims or families of victims contact them.
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