Hate to hear that he’s struggling right now.
Randall King announced this afternoon that he’s taking a step back from touring as he seeks professional help in his personal life.
While he didn’t reveal much about what he’s going through, Randall made it clear that he’s not in a place where he can take the stage right now:
“It’s easy to get lost in this world. Sometimes you have no idea how deep into it you are until you step back and look. Over the past couple weeks I’ve dug deep and taken a hard look at areas of my life that need serious attention and change because not only have my choices effected myself, they have affected the people I love the most.
My faith comes first and right now I don’t feel right stepping on stage without the confidence that I’m living as the man God has called me to be. For that reason, I’m pausing touring for the time being. I’m actively seeking professional help and focusing on my faith, my health/mental health, and my family.”
While he acknowledges that it’s difficult for him to step back, he realized that it’s bigger than music and that he needs this time to take care of himself:
“It’s so hard for me to cancel shows because touring has been my life for the last decade. But for the sake of my faith, my family, and my fans, I have to be authentic in this change in my life, and walk by Faith. Let me take this time, commit to getting well, and through this, return stronger, focused, and more grateful than ever.
Thank you to everyone who has supported me and prayed for me. I’ve always looked at music as a way to heal but this is bigger than music. I appreciate any prayers you have. Through God’s grace and mercy I will rise from this and see yall soon.”
As of right now, Randall has announced the cancelation of shows at the Six Shooter Music Festival in Kenedy, Texas, the Austin Rodeo and the Party in the Desert Festival in Wickenburg, Arizona, as well as the postponement of upcoming shows in El Paso, Texas, Tucson, Arizona, and a run of shows in California that included stops in Anaheim, San Luis Obispo and Sacramento.
Following the canceled dates, the next show on his schedule is April 10 at the Waller County Fairgrounds in Hempstead, Texas, as well as a show at Billy Bob’s Texas in Fort Worth on April 11.
Most recently, Randall dropped his latest single “Thinkin’ ‘Bout Drinkin'” back on February 20.
Obviously we’re all praying for Randall and hoping that he’s able to get whatever help he needs and come back better than ever. The grind of being an artist, and touring as much as he does, often takes a toll on artists than fans and those on the outside don’t see, and it’s important that they’re able to recognize when it’s time to step back and given grace to focus on themselves after giving so much to others.
We’ll be rooting for him, and ready when he is to come back and keep country tonkin’.
Country music needs Randall King, and he deserves to be at his best.
