Country musician and social media star Tayler Holder has called off his upcoming tour dates, saying he has been battling his mental health for months in ways he can no longer push through.
Mr. Holder, 28, announced the cancellation in an Instagram post, calling it one of the hardest decisions he has ever had to make.
“Over the past several months, I’ve been in a constant struggle with my mental health in ways that I can no longer ignore,” he wrote.
“I’m doing everything I’ve ever dreamed of and I still feel so lonely, still feel so unfulfilled,” Mr. Holder added. “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.”
The “When No One’s Around” tour had kicked off May 1. Canceled stops included dates in St. Louis and Kansas City in mid-May, followed by Atlanta and Jacksonville later in the month, as well as additional shows through November.
Mr. Holder said he plans to use the time away to rest, seek support, and reconnect with himself away from the pressures of touring, with hopes of returning “stronger, healthier” and ready to deliver the performances his fans deserve.
The cancellation mirrors a recent wave of tour pullbacks across the music industry. Meghan Trainor, Zayn Malik and Post Malone have also canceled shows in recent weeks, though for different reasons.
Mr. Holder, who was born and raised in Alvarado, Texas, got his start as a TikTok influencer before transitioning to country music. He boasts more than 19 million followers on the platform and over 4.5 million on Instagram. He made his Grand Ole Opry debut on April 7 and was listed among the performers for CMA Fest, scheduled for June 4–7 in Nashville. It remains unclear whether his festival appearances will also be affected.
His latest single, “When No One’s Around,” released in April, foreshadowed his announcement. The song depicts feeling lost and at rock bottom at 28, despite once believing everything would be figured out by 25. In a TikTok post tied to the release, Mr. Holder urged fans to check on their seemingly happy friends.
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