Overview
- Rice announced on Instagram that he will step away from regular touring in 2026, saying he is exhausted after more than a decade on the road.
- He said he will play only a handful of shows this year and did not provide a timeline for a full return.
- Rice emphasized the move is not a permanent goodbye and thanked his band and crew, expressing hope to reunite on the road in the coming years.
- His career milestones include co-writing Florida Georgia Line’s 2012 hit “Cruise,” scoring No. 1 country airplay singles, and releasing music independently in recent years, including 2024’s Eldora.
- Billboard reported his publicist did not immediately respond to requests for comment, and his official website currently lists no tour dates.