It takes more than a one-off illness to make this list. These 10 country stars canceled large segments of their 2026 tours — and in some cases, they scrapped the whole run altogether.
Which Country Stars Canceled Multiple Shows Or Entire Tours in 2026?
Whenever a singer scraps multiple dates or an entire tour, there’s typically some speculation about low ticket sales. It’s often warranted. The rising costs of gas and transportation, combined with skyrocketing costs of living across the U.S. and beyond, mean that ticket prices are higher, and more fans can’t afford them.
But the majority of the stars who’ve taken time away from the road in 2026 have said they’re doing so for health reasons, including a number who are prioritizing their mental health. That’s part of a growing trend of artists sitting out benchmark industry events in the name of their own wellbeing.
Here are 10 country stars who’ve taken major time off the road in 2026.
No. 1: Chase Rice
Chase Rice didn’t cancel a tour per se, but he did come forward in January to say he won’t be touring in 2026. Simply put, the singer said he was “exhausted” after 13 years of touring nonstop.
No. 2: Charley Crockett
Charley Crockett canceled all nine dates on the Canadian leg of his winter tour in 2026 after being denied entry at the border due to a previous felony conviction.
No. 3: Colter Wall
Canadian singer-songwriter Colter Wall announced an indefinite touring hiatus in March, citing significant mental health struggles.
No. 4: Randall King
Randall King stepped back from the stage in early 2026 to focus on his faith, family, and mental health. He has since begun a return to the road.
No. 5: Meghan Patrick
Meghan Patrick, who is expecting her first child with husband Mitchell Tenpenny, canceled her summer tour due to pregnancy complications.
No. 6: Jake Worthington
Jake Worthington took a break from his The Intent to Tonk Tour in the summer of 2026 to focus on his health and family.
No. 7: Justin Moore
Justin Moore stepped away from multiple tour dates in June to address alcohol addiction, later revealing he had completed a stint in rehab.
No. 8: Radney Foster
Radney Foster faced a serious health crisis in June when an infection led to sepsis, forcing him to clear his calendar through September.
No. 9: Kacey Musgraves
Kacey Musgraves canceled three dates on her Middle of Nowhere Tour without a formal public explanation, though industry analysts suggest it may have been due to lower-than-expected demand for secondary nights.
No. 10: Bailey Zimmerman
Bailey Zimmerman canceled a 10-date international leg of his 2026 tour at the end of July, citing important family matters that required his attention.