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Singer-songwriter John Mayer is recovering after having vocal cord surgery, his representative said Friday.

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People.com: John Mayer Takes Tequila Shots with Girls in N.Y.C.updated: Fri Mar 04 2011 12:09:00

• Rocker John Mayer encouraged several ladies to put down their glasses of sparkling wine and take tequila shots with him during a bash at the Boom Boom Room inside N.Y.'s Standard Hotel following a Cinema Society screening of Happythankyoumoreplease. But the talk of the party was a leather-clad Ed Westwick, also in a leather cap, who worked the room and spent some time talking to Billy Joel's ex-wife Katie Lee outside the VIP lounge.

People.com: Giada De Laurentiis Embraces 'Traditional Roles' of Wife, Momupdated: Mon Jan 10 2011 13:14:00

The TV chef believes men can struggle with being "upstaged by" their wives

People.com: Does Taylor Swift Diss John Mayer in New Song?updated: Tue Oct 19 2010 19:08:00

In her new song "Dear John," the singer says the titular guy "messed with" her

People.com: Rep: Enough with the Jennifer Aniston-John Mayer Rumorsupdated: Fri Sep 24 2010 19:50:00

Despite tabloid reports, the actress and singer have not rekindled their romance

Mayer to tweet no moreupdated: Tue Sep 14 2010 05:55:00

Grammy Award-winning musician John Mayer has gone cold turkey, giving up his Twitter account and its millions of followers.

People.com: John Mayer: I'm Not Back with Jennifer Anistonupdated: Fri Aug 27 2010 16:47:00

The singer says he was making a song reference, not alluding to a reunion

Fans capture moments with their music heroesupdated: Wed Aug 18 2010 07:27:00

It's a momentous occasion when a music fan gets to meet their hero.

People.com: John Mayer Gives a Late-Night Performance - on New York's Streets!updated: Fri Jun 18 2010 10:31:00

• John Mayer celebrated friend DJ Soul's birthday at club CV, where the singer requested some obscure songs. Mayer was drinking beer and celebrating - then Tweeted that he would be performing a spur-of-the-moment gig at New York's Village Underground at 3 a.m. Two hours later, the singer took the performance to the street, where he sang and danced a bit more.

People.com: John Mayer Cancels European Shows Due to Illnessupdated: Wed Jun 02 2010 08:47:00

The singer is heading back to the U.S. to recover from an unknown ailment

People.com: FIRST LOOK: John Mayer Jilts a Bride in 'Half of My Heart'updated: Tue Jun 01 2010 13:48:00

Check out a sneak peek of the singer's latest music video

People.com: Off-Duty Hollywood: John Mayer Takes in Coachella V.I.P. Styleupdated: Tue Apr 20 2010 08:07:00

Plus: Justin Bieber's early morning arrival and more star sightings

People.com: Charity Defends John Mayer as 'Kind, Caring'updated: Mon Feb 15 2010 20:47:00

"Please consider the good he has done in his life," says an Isaac Foundation official

People.com: Holly Robinson Peete: John Mayer's Apology to Me Fell Shortupdated: Sat Feb 13 2010 20:46:00

The singer emails the actress after the Playboy firestorm, but she still feels "disgusted and offended"

People.com: John Mayer: Scared Tweetless?updated: Fri Feb 12 2010 21:51:00

After a string of e-mea culpas for his Playboy comments, the guitarist steps away from the keypad

John Mayer Playboy dramaupdated: Fri Feb 12 2010 16:51:00

CNN's Brooke Anderson takes a look into the controversy surrounding John Mayer after his interview with Playboy.

People.com: D'oh! John Mayer's Top 5 Cringe-Worthy Momentsupdated: Fri Feb 12 2010 07:32:00

From sharing between-the-sheets secrets to letting it all hang out in a mankini, the guitarist earns an 'A' in TMI

People.com: VIDEO: John Mayer Gets Emotional over Jessica Simpson Sex Talkupdated: Thu Feb 11 2010 14:52:00

Musician tells concert-goers he fell into a "wormhole of selfishness, greediness and arrogance"

People.com: John Mayer Apologizes for Using Racial Slurupdated: Thu Feb 11 2010 11:12:00

The singer's sorry for "using the 'N' word" but doesn't address his controversial Jessica Simpson remarks

People.com: John Mayer Compares Jessica Simpson to 'Sexual Napalm'updated: Wed Feb 10 2010 17:53:00

"That girl is like crack cocaine to me," the musician tells Playboy about his ex

People.com: Taylor Swift Sings Along with Keith Urban and John Mayer - in the Audience!updated: Thu Jan 28 2010 08:48:00

The country star surprised audience members at a taping of CMT's Crossroads in Nashville

People.com: Taylor Swift and John Mayer Collaborate over Dinnerupdated: Mon Jan 25 2010 20:52:00

The singers, who have recorded together, step out to a Nashville hot spot with friends

People.com: John Mayer: I've Never Gotten over Jen Anistonupdated: Wed Jan 20 2010 18:49:00

Splitting from the actress "was one of the worst times of my life," he says

People.com: John Mayer Taking a Break From Datingupdated: Tue Dec 15 2009 13:09:00

The singer tells Ellen DeGeneres that he's "freaked out" by his star-studded little black book

Soundcheck: John Mayerupdated: Thu Nov 19 2009 12:46:00

CNN's Denise Quan speaks to musician John Mayer about his latest work.

Toe to toe with John Mayerupdated: Thu Nov 19 2009 12:46:00

John Mayer's fourth studio album is called "Battle Studies," and it examines the push-and-pull relationship between men and women. Those words could also describe Mayer's dealings with journalists.

People.com: John Mayer Tweets About Britney Spears Lip-Sync Scandalupdated: Mon Nov 09 2009 13:29:00

Critics in Australia blast the American superstar for not singing live on her Circus tour - but fans defend her

People.com: John Mayer: 'Tween Counselor for Miley Cyrus, Demi Lovatoupdated: Tue Oct 20 2009 08:47:00

The singer offers understanding about Twitter for Cyrus and advice about career for Lovato

People.com: How Jen Aniston and John Mayer Have 'Remained Close'updated: Fri Oct 16 2009 07:26:00

While the two aren't officially back together, they have spent time together

People.com: John Mayer Tweets: Seriously, Really Not Dating Kristin Cavallariupdated: Thu Sep 10 2009 17:29:00

The musician says his 'Milli' has never slam-danced with her 'Vanilli'

People.com: Source: No Hollywood Meet-Up for John Mayer and Jessica Simpsonupdated: Wed Aug 05 2009 01:28:00

Mayer and Simpson dined at the same restaurant over the weekend - but on different days, says a source

People.com: John Mayer 'Absolutely Not' Reuniting with Jessica Simpson, Says Palupdated: Wed Jul 29 2009 19:29:00

Mayer's friend, pro skateboarder Rob Dyrdek, says the pair won't get back together

People.com: John Mayer Performs, Fakes Pal's Hospital Tripupdated: Tue Jun 16 2009 07:07:00

The singer and skateboarder Rob Dyrdek shake up boys' night out with Twitter shenanigans

People.com: John Mayer Serenades a Swooning Birthday Girlupdated: Wed May 20 2009 07:03:00

• John Mayer, serenading an 18-year-old fan (and her friends) with "Happy Birthday" at Katsuya Hollywood. The rocker was dining at the sushi hot spot, and headed to the bathroom when the ladies noticed him - and started swooning and screaming. So, he approached their table and started singing. After his performance, Mayer gave the birthday girl a kiss on the cheek!

People.com: Meet John Mayer's New Gal Palupdated: Sun Apr 26 2009 14:36:00

Scheana Marie, who plays a pizza delivery girl on the Jonas Brothers' new show, tells PEOPLE the singer "is a great guy"

People.com: John Mayer & Demi Lovato Exchange Compliments on Twitterupdated: Sat Apr 11 2009 13:07:00

He tells the Disney star he's listening to her song - and expects her to make "lots of records"

People.com: Is John Mayer's New Song About Jennifer Aniston?updated: Thu Apr 02 2009 09:59:00

She's not mentioned in the lyrics, but Mayer debuts "Heartbreak Warfare" on the heels of his split with the actress

People.com: John Mayer Making Himself 'Wake Up and Be a Writer'updated: Tue Mar 31 2009 20:29:00

Now that the singer's cruise is wrapping up, he's getting to work on his new album

People.com: John Mayer Ready to Cruise Again in His 'Mankini'updated: Fri Mar 27 2009 07:37:00

"I'm already wearing it," the musician, hosting a Mexican cruise, says of his infamous Borat-inspired green thong

People.com: John Mayer and Jennifer Aniston Call It Quits - Againupdated: Fri Mar 13 2009 12:18:00

After a year of dating – and just weeks after their public Oscars date – the couple end their romance

People.com: Justin Spoofs John Mayer on Late Night Premiereupdated: Tue Mar 03 2009 20:06:00

Timberlake riffs on Mayer's hit "Daughters" – and calls him the love child of "Macy Gray and Smokey the Bear"

People.com: POLL: Is John Mayer The One?updated: Mon Mar 02 2009 17:01:00

Tell PEOPLE whether Jennifer Aniston should stay with the Grammy winner

People.com: Jen Aniston and John Mayer: One Year Later and Still in Loveupdated: Thu Feb 26 2009 20:15:00

Aniston and Mayer finally go public with their romance at the Oscars after nearly a year of dating

People.com: John Mayer's Solution for Red-Carpet Nerves: Jen Anistonupdated: Thu Feb 26 2009 00:44:00

The singer went to the Oscars as "moral support" for his girlfriend – only to reverse roles

People.com: John Mayer Ready for Oscar Date Nightupdated: Wed Feb 18 2009 17:58:00

The singer reportedly will be attending Sunday's ceremony on the arm of Jennifer Aniston

People.com: John Mayer's All-Nighters with Jennifer Anistonupdated: Sat Feb 07 2009 20:19:00

"Yes, there are sleepovers," he tells Ellen DeGeneres, who responds, "Wow!"

People.com: VIDEO: Tickle Me John Mayer?updated: Sun Feb 01 2009 09:30:00

The singer says hanging out with Elmo on Sesame Street left him "filled with wonder"

People.com: John Mayer Shooting a Pilot for CBSupdated: Wed Jan 14 2009 16:58:00

The musician will have a shot at his own network variety show

People.com: John Mayer Blasts Gossip Bloggersupdated: Fri Dec 12 2008 13:09:00

They pale in comparison to insult comic Don Rickles, claims the rock star

People.com: John Mayer: Jennifer Aniston 'Knows Me'updated: Sat Nov 15 2008 18:41:00

The singer tells PEOPLE he and his girlfriend have one anothers' backs – and it's a great feeling

People.com: Jennifer Aniston on John Mayer: 'We Adore One Another'updated: Wed Nov 12 2008 14:43:00

The actress also talks candidly about ex-husband Brad Pitt, their "amicable" split

People.com: John Mayer Claims He's 'Not Moodier' Than Beforeupdated: Tue Nov 11 2008 16:29:00

The musician advises he not be judged on how he behaves when photographed

People.com: POLL: Do You Approve of Jen & John's Relationship?updated: Mon Nov 03 2008 16:45:00

When Jennifer Aniston and John Mayer broke up in August, Mayer told reporters, "I ended a relationship to be alone, because I don't want to waste somebody's time if something's not right." But the pair reunited in October and have been going strong ever since, sharing cozy dinner dates and attending concerts. Most recently, the off-again, on-again pair checked out singer-songwriter Ray LaMontagne at Los Angeles' Wiltern Theater, and were spotted hanging out backstage after the gig. A source says that the two "are serious" but acted "very low key" with each other.

People.com: Jennifer Aniston Helps John Mayer Celebrate 31st Birthdayupdated: Fri Oct 17 2008 11:39:00

The couple "seemed happy together" at the L.A. bash

People.com: Jennifer Aniston & John Mayer Reconnect for Dinnerupdated: Wed Oct 15 2008 12:57:00

"They looked like they were having a fantastic time," says an observer

People.com: John Mayer Pays Tribute to Paul Newmanupdated: Thu Oct 02 2008 09:38:00

"Nobody will ever be that cool again," claims the singer-songwriter

People.com: Whoopi Goldberg Crushes on John Mayer!updated: Wed Sep 24 2008 15:53:00

The View co-host calls Jennifer Aniston's ex "cute" – but says she's "too tired" to make a move

People.com: John Mayer Parties in Miami with a Blonde Waitressupdated: Tue Sep 02 2008 09:48:00

After the final show of his two-month world tour, the singer hits a South Beach hot spot

People.com: John Mayer Hangs with Childhood Pal James Blakeupdated: Fri Aug 22 2008 15:53:00

The music man and the tennis pro take in a Manhattan watch event

People.com: John Mayer Talks Music, Not Loveupdated: Wed Aug 20 2008 14:37:00

At a concert in Charlotte, he philosophically tells fans that "life is long"

People.com: John on Breakup with Jen: There Was No Lying, No Cheatingupdated: Mon Aug 18 2008 17:03:00

"I don't want to waste somebody's time if something's not right," says the singer

People.com: Sources: Jennifer Aniston & John Mayer Split updated: Thu Aug 14 2008 11:57:00

Dating since April, friends of the couple say the singer and actress have parted ways

People.com: John Mayer Calls on City Hall to 'Regulate' Paparazziupdated: Fri Aug 01 2008 15:26:00

But the L.A. police chief says he disagrees now that Britney, Paris and Lindsay are behaving

People.com: Aniston 'Fits Right In' with Mayer's Concert Tourupdated: Thu Jul 31 2008 18:28:00

"Everyone gets along and is drama-free," a Mayer friend tells PEOPLE

People.com: John Mayer Talks Sleeping Arrangements - While Jen Looks Onupdated: Mon Jul 28 2008 16:06:00

Aniston, now a regular on her boyfriend's summer tour, supports her man in California

People.com: Pete Wentz: 'John Mayer Is One Of My Favorite Dudes'updated: Thu Jul 24 2008 14:40:00

"Not even in some fantasy way," the Fall Out Boy musician writes on his blog

People.com: John Mayer: I Once 'Hooked Up' with a Fanupdated: Wed Jul 09 2008 16:18:00

Jennifer Aniston's boyfriend admits to a past encounter with a concert-goer

People.com: John Mayer's Shocking Confessions (Sadly NOT About Jen)updated: Sun Jul 06 2008 10:05:00

As Aniston cheers him on, the singer pokes fun at media interest in his love life

People.com: Jen Helps John Kick Off His Summer Tourupdated: Thu Jul 03 2008 13:59:00

A dressed-down Aniston cheers on her man from backstage in Wisconsin

People.com: Jennifer Aniston Waits Backstage at John Mayer Concertupdated: Mon Jun 30 2008 15:30:00

Standing in the wings, Jen snapped pictures of John's London performance

People.com: Jennifer Aniston Joins Fans at John Mayer Concertsupdated: Sun Jun 29 2008 10:34:00

The actress shows up at his shows in and around London Friday and Saturday

People.com: John Mayer and Jennifer Aniston Hit Amsterdamupdated: Thu Jun 26 2008 09:47:00

Visiting the Netherlands, the couple make the most of their working European vacation

People.com: John Mayer's Ex 'Happy' About His New Romanceupdated: Thu Jun 19 2008 19:45:00

Minka Kelly weighs in on Mayer's relationship with Jennifer Aniston

People.com: Jennifer Aniston & John Mayer Jet to Mexicoupdated: Tue Jun 17 2008 13:57:00

The couple spend the weekend with friends, lounging on a luxurious beachfront

People.com: Josh Groban on John Mayer's Sex Appeal: He's Got 'Tudeupdated: Mon May 19 2008 12:13:00

He says Mayer's swagger – and electric guitar skills – make him a hit with women

People.com: John Mayer and Jennifer Aniston: More PDA in NYCupdated: Fri May 16 2008 08:16:00

Out with pals, the new couple gets cozy in Manhattan

People.com: John Mayer Takes Self-Defense Classupdated: Thu May 15 2008 17:39:00

The singer toughens up with a new training regimen in N.Y.C.

People.com: John Mayer's Backstage Kiss From Jennifer Anistonupdated: Wed May 14 2008 17:49:00

Continuing their Florida love-fest, they smooch before his encore in Orlando

People.com: Jennifer Aniston and John Mayer Get Cozy Poolsideupdated: Mon May 12 2008 16:59:00

Plus: The new couple attend a Marley & Me wrap party together

People.com: Taylor Swift on Her 'Stalker' Moment with John Mayerupdated: Thu May 08 2008 16:38:00

The country star was "freaking out" during a recent encounter with the pop singer

People.com: John Mayer Gives Jen Aniston Photos Two Thumbs Up!updated: Wed May 07 2008 08:24:00

The singer says he'll keep having 'fun' despite paparazzi pics

People.com: John Mayer's Late-Night Fashion Statement updated: Tue May 06 2008 15:30:00

The singer modifies a message on a T-shirt given to him by a fan

People.com: Jen & John: 'They Already Miss Each Other'updated: Thu May 01 2008 12:44:00

After a weekend together, Aniston stays in Miami while Mayer returns to New York

People.com: Jennifer Aniston On the Town with John Mayerupdated: Mon Apr 28 2008 08:04:00

The pair "seemed to have a great time," says a Miami restaurant manager

People.com: John Mayer Defends Self-Googling Claimupdated: Mon Mar 24 2008 19:05:00

After a newspaper calls him "self-obsessed," the musician says, "Untrue"

People.com: John Mayer (Sort of) Explains 'Ex-Girlfriend' Blog Postupdated: Sun Mar 09 2008 12:24:00

"I'll tuck my tail between my legs and explain my intentions," he writes in a follow-up post

People.com: John Mayer Sends Cryptic Message to Mystery Exupdated: Fri Mar 07 2008 16:02:00

"Stop contacting me," he blogs to a former lover – while urging fans not to "read too far into this"

People.com: John Mayer Visits Miley Cyrus Backstage updated: Thu Jan 24 2008 07:04:00

Las Vegas brings people together. While in Sin City, 30-year-old John Mayer paid a backstage visit to Miley Cyrus, 15, during her Best of Both Worlds Tour over the weekend. But that's where the odd couple parted ways.

People.com: John Mayer Defends Jessica Simpson on His Blogupdated: Wed Jan 16 2008 16:42:00

John Mayer has a message to Dallas football fanatics: Back off!

People.com: John Mayer Uses Justin Timberlake for Inspiration updated: Mon Jan 14 2008 14:22:00

John Mayer really meant it when he revealed recently how he considers Justin Timberlake to be pop's hottest property. He is now even imitating J.T.'s music as a source of inspiration.

People.com: John Mayer and Minka Kelly Quietly Splitupdated: Thu Jan 10 2008 10:43:00

John Mayer and Minka Kelly have quietly called it quits after a brief romance.

People.com: Ricki Lake Sets the Record Straight on John Mayerupdated: Fri Dec 14 2007 10:02:00

Yes, John Mayer recently admitted to having a "crush" on her. But Ricki Lake insists their relationship hasn't moved beyond casual cocktail party chit-chat.

People.com: John Mayer to Justin Timberlake: You Rock!updated: Tue Nov 20 2007 13:42:00

John Mayer never gushed publicly about Jessica Simpson or Minka Kelly, but he has no problem 'fessing his feelings for Justin Timberlake.

People.com: John Mayer: Stage-Crasher or Special Guest?updated: Wed Nov 14 2007 14:43:00

Usually stage crashers are crazed fans – not guitar-toting musical superstars! The audience at the cozy L.A. venue Hotel Café recently got a jolt when John Mayer jumped onstage for an impromptu performance in the middle of his friend David Ryan Harris's set. There for the Dirty Sue Blues Monday's, the crooner strummed and sang some of his own tunes before returning to the crowd. –Brian Orloff

Behind the scenes: VH1 Save the Music galaupdated: Mon Sep 24 2007 15:34:00

Conan O'Brien didn't mince words at the VH1 Save the Music Foundation's 10th Anniversary gala Thursday night.

People.com: John Mayer & Cameron Diaz's New York PDAupdated: Tue Aug 21 2007 17:33:00

John Mayer and Cameron Diaz kept up their New York flirtation over the weekend.

People.com: John Mayer Doesn't Warm to Eco-Questions at Live Earthupdated: Mon Jul 09 2007 15:35:00

John Mayer was eco-friendly onstage - wrapping up Live Earth by jamming with The Police at Giants Stadium on Saturday - but backstage he had some global warnings.

People.com: Jessica Simpson & John Mayer Split - Againupdated: Thu Jun 07 2007 08:12:00

Jessica Simpson and John Mayer have ended their romance - again, and this time for good. Possibly.

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