Country singer Tayler Holder cancels upcoming shows due to 'struggle with my mental health'
Tayler Holder is putting his mental health first.
The singer, known for his songs "Dyin' Flame (feat. T-Pain)" and "When No One's Around," addressed his fans in a message shared to Instagram this week, announcing that he was canceling his upcoming shows, which he said was "one of the hardest decisions I've 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've tried for awhile [sic] 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 continued, "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 singer and social media influencer said he would be "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," he added. "Thank you for your patience, compassion, and continued support. It means more than you'll ever know."
Holder kicked off his When No One's Around Tour on May 1. As of May 14, some tour dates were still listed on his official website, however several linked ticketing sites listed the events as postponed or canceled.
It's unclear if Holder will still perform at CMA Fest in June. In March, the singer announced on social media that he was returning to the festival after performing last year.
Holder is not currently included in the list of performers on the CMA Fest website.
If you or someone you know are experiencing suicidal, substance use or other mental health crises, please call or text 988. You will reach a trained crisis counselor for free, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. You can also go to 988lifeline.org.
