ERNEST Pauses Touring to Prioritize His Mental and Physical Health
“The road has been dragging me down in a bad way,” ERNEST wrote.
Photo Courtesy of ERNEST
ERNEST has announced that he will be stepping away from the road for the next couple of weeks as he takes time to focus on his mental and physical health. The country singer shared the news with fans via his Instagram story on Friday, August 28, revealing that the demands of life on the road have started to take a toll on him.
He wrote, “Heyy’all. The road has been dragging me down in a bad way. From mental to physical health. I am going away for a couple of weeks to get myself and my priorities back in order.”
ERNEST is currently out serving as a supporting act for Ella Langley’s The Dandelion Tour, and had been scheduled to perform alongside her through September 12. He took a moment to share his gratitude towards the “Choosin’ Texas” singer for having him out on tour and wished her the best as she continues her trek, which includes a stop in Auburn, Alabama, tonight (Aug. 28).
“I want to thank Ella for having me out on tour and wishing her the BEST in Auburn tonight and the rest of the tour.”
He acknowledged that taking this time for himself is something he feels he needs to do, both for his own well-being and for those around him. Per his statement, he is looking forward to returning to the road feeling “better and stronger.”
“I look forward to coming back better and stronger I owe it to myself and those affected by my actions. That starts now. Love y’all,” he wrote in conclusion.
In addition to having dates scheduled with Langley, ERNEST was set to play a few fairs and festivals before joining Thomas Rhett’s The Soundtrack To Life Tour for select dates beginning October 1 and running through October 17.
The news arrives just a few days after ERNEST performed at the legendary Red Rocks as an opening act for Ian Munisck’s headline show. Hours before he took the stage, it was announced that Dolly Parton tragically passed away. The “Lorelei” singer took to social media to express his sadness over the loss and to reflect on all those who still came out to the show later that night.
“We lost the QUEEN yesterday and I believe it took a bit out of all of us, all over the world. Dolly Parton, the songwriter, artist, woman, philanthropist and the ICON. She lived a life that brought joy to many thru not only songs but laughter and a warm, giving heart…. She will be greatly missed…Thank you @ianmunsick for having us… And thank you to all who made it out to the show,” he wrote.
It’s unclear when ERNEST will return to the road or who will be replacing him on the remainder of Ella Langley’s upcoming shows.
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.
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