A country singer has announced that he is pausing his tour. He's taking a step away from performing to focus on his mental health.
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In a candid message to fands, Randall King confirmed that he's focused on his own health and is seeking professional help.
"It's easy to get lost in this world. Sometimes you have no idea how deep into it you are until you step back and look. Over the past couple weeks I've dug deep and taken a hard look at areas of my life that need serious attention and change because not only have my choices effected [sic] myself, they have affected the people I love the most," King, 35, wrote in a March 18 Instagram post.
Country Singer Pauses Tour
"My faith comes first and right now I don't feel right stepping on stage without the confidence that I'm living as the man God has called me to be. For that reason, I'm pausing touring for the time being. I'm actively seeking professional help and focusing on my faith, my health/mental health, and my family," King continued. "I believe God gave me the gift of music to impact the lives and do His will and He will guide me on the path to healing. But I have to let go, surrender, face the problems, and accept the help of people who understand better what I'm going through."
As a result, the country singer chose to postpone and cancel several shows scheduled for the next few months. It wasn't a decision that he made lightly.
"It's so hard for me to cancel shows because touring has been my life for the last decade. But for the sake of my faith, my family, and my fans, I have to be authentic in this change in my life, and walk by Faith," King wrote on Instagram. "Let me take this time, commit to getting well, and through this, return stronger, focused, and more grateful than ever."
He thanked "everyone who has supported me and prayed for me. " He also said, "I've always looked at music as a way to heal but this is bigger than music. I appreciate any prayers you have. Through God's grace and mercy I will rise from this and see y'all soon."
