Country Singer Colter Wall Announces Indefinite Hiatus

The 30-year-old Canadian artist cites mental health struggles as the reason for canceling remaining 2026 tour dates.

Mar. 12, 2026 at 9:20pm

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Country singer Colter Wall has announced an indefinite break from live performances, canceling the remaining dates of his 2026 Memories and Empties Tour. In an Instagram statement, Wall cited his mental health struggles as the reason, saying "The truth is that I am mentally unwell" and that pushing ahead with touring had worsened his condition. All upcoming shows in Indianapolis, Cincinnati, and Detroit have been canceled, with tickets to be automatically refunded.

Why it matters

Wall's openness about his mental health challenges shines a light on the pressures and toll that touring can take on performers. His decision to prioritize his wellbeing over continuing his tour schedule is a brave and commendable move that may inspire other artists to be more transparent about their own mental health struggles.

The details

Wall first gained attention in country and folk music circles with his 2015 EP Imaginary Appalachia and his 2017 self-titled debut album. The current tour was supporting his fifth studio album, Memories and Empties, and had included stops in Texas, California, New Mexico, and Missouri before the cancellations. In February 2025, Wall had previously postponed tour dates, citing "quite personal" reasons and the need for "time off the road for reasons of mental and physical health."

  • On March 12, 2026, Colter Wall announced the indefinite hiatus and cancellation of the remaining 2026 tour dates.
  • The canceled shows were scheduled for this week in Indianapolis, Cincinnati, and Detroit.

The players

Colter Wall

A 30-year-old Canadian country singer who has released five studio albums and gained attention in the country and folk music scenes.

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What they’re saying

“The truth is that I am mentally unwell”

— Colter Wall (Instagram)

“Some time off the road for reasons of mental and physical health are greatly needed”

— Colter Wall (February 2025)

The takeaway

Colter Wall's decision to be transparent about his mental health struggles and prioritize his wellbeing over continuing his tour schedule is a powerful example of the importance of destigmatizing conversations around mental health in the music industry and beyond.