Country-Pop Star Maren Morris Forced to Cancel Australian Tour Dates Due to Winter Storm

The Grammy-winning singer is 'devastated' after being unable to travel from Tennessee due to extreme weather conditions.

Jan. 28, 2026 at 3:07pm

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Country-pop icon Maren Morris has been forced to cancel the first two dates of her upcoming Australian and New Zealand Dreamsicle Tour due to the impact of Winter Storm Fern in her home state of Tennessee. The extreme weather has left Morris without power and unable to safely travel, with the singer stating she and her family are 'stuck' and 'at the mercy of Mother Nature' as they try to stay safe. Ticket holders for the canceled shows in Perth and Brisbane will receive automatic refunds.

Why it matters

Maren Morris is one of the biggest stars in country-pop music, with a Grammy Award and numerous hit songs. The cancellation of the opening shows of her Australian tour is a significant disruption to her touring schedule and will disappoint many fans down under who were looking forward to seeing her perform live.

The details

Morris was scheduled to kick off her Australian and New Zealand Dreamsicle Tour on January 30 in Perth and February 1 in Brisbane. However, the severe winter storm that has hit Tennessee, where Morris lives, has left her without power and unable to safely travel to make those shows. In a statement, Morris said the 'last few days have been terrifying' and that she and her family have been 'without power and safe passage to other neighborhoods for days now.' The singer said the icy conditions mean they are 'stuck' and 'at the mercy of Mother Nature' as they try to stay safe.

  • Winter Storm Fern hit Tennessee in late January 2026, leaving many without power for days.
  • Maren Morris was scheduled to perform in Perth on January 30 and Brisbane on February 1, 2026.
  • The tour will now resume in Melbourne on February 5, 2026.

The players

Maren Morris

A Grammy Award-winning country-pop singer known for hits like 'The Middle' and 'Circles Around This Town.'

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What they’re saying

“Hi everyone, the last few days have been terrifying in my home of Nashville, Tennessee. We've been without power and safe passage to other neighborhoods for days now, and it's looking like we'll be in this for another few.”

— Maren Morris

“With the ice freezing over every night, until enough has melted on the roads and our house power is restored, we're stuck. I'm devastated to have to cancel these first two Australia shows. We are at the mercy of Mother Nature and trying to stay safe.”

— Maren Morris

What’s next

Maren Morris' Australian and New Zealand tour will resume on February 5 in Melbourne, with the singer hoping power and travel conditions will improve in Tennessee in the coming days.

The takeaway

This incident highlights the real-world impact that extreme weather events can have on major touring artists and their ability to fulfill scheduled performances. It also underscores the importance of tour flexibility and contingency planning in the face of unpredictable natural disasters.