TikTok star turned country music singer Tayler Holder canceled his nine-date When No One’s Around Tour to prioritize his mental health.
“This is one of the hardest decisions I’ve ever had to make, but I need to cancel my upcoming shows,” Holder, 28, wrote via Instagram on Monday, May 11.
“Over the past several months, I’ve been in a constant struggle with my mental health in ways that I can no longer ignore,” he continued. “I’ve tried for awhile [sic] now to put my head down and just push through this and give everything I have to the music and the people who support me, but truthfully I’ve reached my limit right now and I need to take a step back and focus on getting healthy.”
Holder admitted he feels “so lonely” and “unfulfilled” despite his success.
“Performing for you guys is the greatest privilege of my life, and this decision was not made lightly,” he assured his fans. “I know many of you made plans, spent money, and were looking forward to these nights together. And I’m deeply sorry for the disappointment this causes.”
Holder shared that he will use his time off to “rest, seek support, and reconnect with myself away from the pressure and pace of touring.”
“My hope is that this break will allow me to return stronger, healthier, and able to give you guys the performances you deserve,” he wrote. “Thank you for your patience, compassion, and continued support. It means more than you’ll ever know.”
Holder signed off his message by asking his followers to “please take care of yourselves and each other.”
In the comments section, Holder received support from friends and fellow musicians, including rising Christian artist Brandon Lake.
“Man lifting you up in prayer right now!” Lake, 35, wrote to Holder. “That the spirit of panic would break and God would flood your heart and mind with peace. Recognize (the lie), Replace (with truth), and Repeat…has helped me a ton when I’ve battled mentally. Love you dude and believing for a quick shift.”
Holder’s girlfriend, Zoey Aune, also showed her love, calling the social media influencer “the strongest man” she knows.
“I love you so much and will be here for you no matter what,” Aune, 27, added.
Holder rose to fame on TikTok, where he currently has more than 19 million followers, in 2019 and became a member of the app’s Hype House collective in 2020. He released his first single, “100 Rounds,” in 2021 and his latest, “When No One’s Around,” last month.
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