Terrified that her fragile career could shatter completely, LISA MARIE PRESLEY has been suffering horrific stage jitters that threaten to derail her upcoming tour.
Elvis’ 44-year-old daughter is set to release her third album, “Storm & Grace,” on May 1 and promote it with a concert tour.
But Lisa Marie, who’s struggled for years to follow in her legendary father’s footsteps, is worried that this is her last shot at the big-time, say insiders.
“Lisa Marie’s frightened stiff of taking her live tour on the road,” a close source told The ENQUIRER.
“She’s worked on her new album for four years but is having difficulty coming to grips with performing again.
“The anxiety over singing in front of big crowds is giving her panic attacks.”
Lisa Marie hasn’t performed in front of large audiences since touring for her second album “Now What” in 2006.
“Since then she’s battled weight problems, given birth to twin daughters and had trouble deciding where to live, the UK or L.A.,” said the source. More than a decade ago, Lisa Marie also wrestled with a variety of physical problems including mercury poisoning from tooth fillings, allergies, stress and the removal of her gallbladder.
“I went through hell,” she said in a 2003 interview.
Added the close source: “She was sick throughout her first tour in 2003 and 2004, then suffered terrible stage fright on the ‘Now What Tour.’
“She feels this is her final chance at a musical career. She’s only had middling success and believes this is a do-or-die situation.”
Fortunately, Lisa Marie is expected to have her husband, guitarist Michael Lockwood, her twin daughters, Harper and Finley, now 3, and 19-year-old son Ben along for support.
“But Lisa’s questioning herself like never before,” said the source. “She feels her tours are cursed, and the idea of being onstage is almost too much for her.”
