AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - FEBRUARY 16: Elton John performs at Mt Smart Stadium on February 16, 2020 in Auckland, New Zealand. (Photo by Dave Simpson/WireImage) DALLAS - Music legend Elton John was forced to cancel his two shows in Dallas this week after testing positive for COVID-19.The announcement was made Tuesday morning, just hours before the first of two shows scheduled to take place at the American Airlines Center."It’s always a massive disappointment to move shows and I’m so sorry to anyone who’s been inconvenienced by this but I want to keep myself and my team safe," John said in a statement posted to his Instagram.The tickets for Tuesday’s and Wednesday’s shows, part of the Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour, will be honored for a later date to be determined.John said his symptoms are mild and he’s fully vaccinated and boosted.The singer is hopeful he can resume his tour in Arkansas this coming weekend.AdvertisementRELATED: COVID-19 coverage.