A country star is taking an indefinite break from touring to focus on his own mental health. Colter Wall announced he would be taking a step back from performing.
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On March 11, the country star released a statement that he was cancelling his planned 2026 tour. Wall was thankful for fans, but he needs to focus on himself right now.
"Myself and the band and the crew are very grateful for the privilege to play music together for you. We thank you for it," Wall, 30, began. "The truth is that I am mentally unwell. Despite this, I have pushed myself to continue with touring. As a result, my mental health has only further declined."
He continued, "After discussions with my team, we have decided to cancel the remaining shows and take an indefinite hiatus from live music. Thank you for your understanding and support."
If you already purchased a ticket, the country star wanted fans to know they would be "refunded automatically from original point of purchase." The cancellation of the tour comes on the heels of Wall cancelling an Indiana show minutes before it started.
Country Star Cancels Tour
In 2025, Wall rescheduled several tour dates due to personal struggles. At the time, he said he needed some time off the road.
"My reasons for doing so are quite personal and I've always valued my privacy despite the nature of my occupation," he wrote on Instagram at the time. "But I will simply say that some time off the road for reasons of mental and physical health are greatly needed."
He concluded, "I know this is not news people like to get and I don't much like being to one to give it. Myself and my team take none of this lightly and we hope for your continued support and understanding. Thank you."
The country star last released an album in November. He described Memories and Empties as his ode to country music itself.
"It's just a bunch of sad drinking songs mostly," he said at the time. "I just wanted to make a record that sounded like Merle Haggard and the Strangers, late '60s into the early '70s."
