Ella Langley is prioritizing her health and has made the tough decision to take time off from touring.
The country singer abruptly announced she would be stepping away from her performances with Morgan Wallen and Riley Green.
In a follow-up post, Langley shed light on the struggles of life on the road that might have led to her decision.
On Monday night (Aug. 11), the “Weren’t for the Wind” singer reshared a heartfelt message that spoke candidly about the emotional toll of touring.
The Struggles of Tour Life
Langley reshared a powerful post from licensed therapist Daniel Rinaldi, which painted a raw picture of the hardships that come with touring.
“TOUR ISN’T A VACATION,” it read. “It’s missing birthdays over bad venue WiFi. It’s watching friends get married on FaceTime. It’s anniversaries spent in truck stops and loading docks.”
The post continued, “Tour is waking up in a different city—but still feeling ‘stuck’ while everyone else seems to move on. It’s watching your people build a life… while you’re just trying to stay awake for soundcheck.”
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“Yeah, it’s a dream. But it’s also grief, disconnection, and emotional whiplash. This is really hard,” the emotional message concluded.
Prioritizing Health and Taking a Break
Earlier on Monday, Langley shared her own heartfelt message, explaining that she has been battling illness and feeling more run down than ever.
“I’m so sad to be posting this. The past several weeks have been tough. I’ve been fighting sickness and feeling more run down than ever,” she wrote via Instagram.
“After a lot of thought, I’ve made the hard decision to take a couple of weeks to rest and focus on my health, mind, body, and heart,” she continued. “I want to be fully present for all the moments ahead, and I know I can’t do that without first taking care of myself.”
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Langley expressed her gratitude for her fans’ understanding, adding, “Sometimes we have to listen when our bodies and hearts are telling us to slow down. I’m so grateful for your understanding and your love — it truly means the world to me.”
Langley’s time off will affect several upcoming performances as part of her tour with Wallen and Green.
She will miss the following shows:
- Aug. 15 & 16 – Cleveland, Ohio @ Huntington Bank Field (with Morgan Wallen)
- Aug. 21 – Bonner, Mont. @ KettleHouse Amphitheatre (with Riley Green)
- Aug. 22 – Idaho Falls, Idaho @ Mountain America Center (with Riley Green)
- Aug. 23 – Nampa, Idaho @ Ford Idaho Center Amphitheatre (with Riley Green)
- Aug. 25 – Morrison, Colo. @ Red Rocks Amphitheatre (with Riley Green)
Langley reassured her fans that she would be back on the road in September and is looking forward to returning refreshed and ready to perform.
New Music Amidst the Break
Langley’s health update comes just after the release of her new collaboration with BigXthaPlug, “Hell at Night,” which dropped on August 8.
Fans can still enjoy her latest music while eagerly awaiting her return to the stage.
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