BRELAND ‘Devastated’ After Being Forced To Cancel Friday Night Concert Due To Trailer Accident
“I’m so sorry, but we will no longer be able to perform for you tonight,” he shared in a message to fans on social media.
Photo Courtesy Of BRELAND
Genre-bending star BRELAND was originally scheduled to perform tonight (April 5) at The Golden Record in St. Louis, MO, however, he was forced to cancel the show due to an unexpected accident while en route to the show.
BRELAND Explains What Happened
Fans were informed of this unfortunate news via social media, where BRELAND explained that he and his band were on the road when their trailer broke off the bus and “flew down the side of the highway. This resulted in damage to their equipment, which made them unable to hit the stage tonight.
BRELAND’s message read, “St Louis! I’m so sorry, but we will no longer be able to perform for you tonight. Our trailer broke off of our bus and flew down the side of the highway, damaging our equipment. We’re devastated by this turn of events, but it is beyond our control.”
He also noted that all ticket holders “will be contacted by the original point of purchase with further information 😔🙏🏾”
Fans And Fellow Artists Show Their Support
The post included the singer/songwriter’s somber face in one photo and proof of the dislocated trailer in the next slide. Luckily, BRELAND assured his followers that him, his band and the rest of the are all fine and will be back to performing as soon as possible.
Many concerned fans and fellow artists took to the comment section to share their support amid this stressful time.
Natalie Stovall wrote, “Ohhhhhh noooooo. That is so scary!!!! I’m so sorry 😪😪😪 Thank Goodness y’all are ok but I know that kind of damage is a huge blow. I’ll be thinking about you 🙏🏻🙏🏻”
“Sorry brother glad y’all ok,” said Mitchell Tenpenny, while Russell Dickerson added, “Dang bro! Glad y’all are all safe!!!!”
The Little More Countrier Tour To Return On April 25
Before the trailer incident occurred, BRELAND was enroute to the fourth stop on his current Little More Countrier Tour. Now, his next show is scheduled for April 25 in Washington, DC.
Phase one of the headlining trek kicked off on March 26 with the return of his SOLD-OUT BRELAND & Friends charity concert at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium.
The third year of this popular event featured special guests Anthony Hamilton, Avery Anna, Caitlyn Smith, Chase Rice, Dalton Dover, Drake White, Dylan Marlowe, Hailey Whitters, Josh Groban, Matt Stell, Nelly, Quinn XCII, Tanner Adell, The War And Treaty, and Walker Hayes. Thanks to all those who attended, over $140,000 was raised for the Oasis Center and its mission to benefit at-risk youth in Middle Tennessee.
After hitting the East Coast and Midwest, BRELAND will begin the second leg, which is set to take place throughout the month of June with stops in cities including Seattle, Portland, San Francisco, Los Angeles, and San Luis Obispo.
Joining BRELAND on the road for select dates is supporting act Ryan Charles.
Additional information and tickets for the Little More Countrier Tour can be found HERE.
Little More Countrier Tour Dates:
April
25 | Washington, DC – The Hamilton
26 | New York, NY – Gramercy Theatre
27 | Philadelphia, PA – Brooklyn Bowl
29 | Cambridge, MA – The Sinclair ^
30 | Jordan, NY – Kegs Canal Side ^
May
01 | Cleveland, OH – The Cambridge Room at House Of Blues ^
03 | Detroit, MI – El Club ^
04 | Chicago, IL – Joe’s on Weed St. ^
09 | Fort Worth, TX – Tulips FTW
10 | Conroe, TX – Big As Texas Fest
June
13 | Seattle, WA – Tractor Tavern *
16 | Portland, OR – Mississippi Studios *
19 | San Francisco, CA – The Independent *
20 | Los Angeles, CA – Troubadour*
21 | San Luis Obispo, CA – Slo Brew *
^Ryan Charles supporting
Written by
Madeleine O’Connell
Madeleine O’Connell graduated from North Central College with a bachelors degree in Journalism and Broadcast Communications before deciding to pursue her studies further at DePaul University. There, she earned her masters degree in Digital Communication & Media Arts. O’Connell served as a freelance writer for over two years while also interning with the Academy of Country Music, SiriusXM and Circle Media and assisting with Amazon Music’s Country Heat Weekly podcast. In addition to Country Now, she has been published in American Songwriter, Music Mayhem, and Holler.Country. Madeleine O’Connell is a member of the Country Music Association and the Academy of Country Music.