Rising country singer Tayler Holder is canceling his tour, citing ongoing mental health struggles as the reason behind the difficult decision.
Holder, who first gained fame on TikTok before launching his country music career, took to social media to share the news with fans in an emotional message, admitting that this is one of the “hardest decisions” he has ever had to make.
“I need to cancel my upcoming shows,” he wrote.
Holder went on to detail the battle he has been facing behind the scenes over the past few months.
“Over the past several months, I’ve been in a constant struggle with my mental health in ways that I can no longer ignore. I’ve tried for awhile now to put my head down and just push through this and give everything I have to the music and the people who support me, but truthfully I’ve reached my limit right now and I need to take a step back and focus on getting healthy,” he shared honestly.
The singer admitted that while he is living out the dreams he once hoped for, he’s still struggling internally.
“I’m doing everything I’ve ever dreamed of and I still feel so lonely, still feel so unfulfilled,” he admitted. “Performing for you guys is the greatest privilege of my life, and this decision was not made lightly. I know many of you made plans, spent money, and were looking forward to these nights together. And I’m deeply sorry for the disappointment this causes.”
With his upcoming tour dates now canceled, Holder says he plans to focus fully on his well-being and healing.
“I’m taking this time to rest, seek support, and reconnect with myself away from the pressure and pace of touring. My hope is that this break will allow me to return stronger, healthier, and able to give you guys the performances you deserve.”
In closing, he thanked fans for their “patience, compassion, and continued support.”
“It means more than you’ll ever know,” he added.
Fans quickly filled the comments section with messages of support, encouragement, and prayers for the singer. Fellow artists also reached out publicly.
Brandon Lake shared, “Man lifting you up in prayer right now! That the spirit of panic would break and God would flood your heart and mind with peace. Recognize (the lie), Replace (with truth), and Repeat…has helped me a ton when I’ve battled mentally. Love you dude and believing for a quick shift,” while Graham Barham wrote, “Take care of YOU brother man.”
Tayler Holder, who recently celebrated his Grand Ole Opry debut, did not specify which performances would be affected by the cancellation. At the time of his announcement, he still had dates listed for his When No One’s Around Tour, as well as an upcoming appearance during CMA Fest.
Holder recently released a new song, “When No One’s Around,” which appears to detail his struggles with mental health.
“When no one’s around/ I start to drown/ So throw me a rope/ ‘Cause I only know/ Of one way out/ Is this how it ends/ From losing a fight with myself/ God only knows/ The places I go/ But where is He now/ When no one’s around,” he sings on the chorus.
Fans should stay tuned to Tayler Holder’s social media accounts and website for updates.
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