Overview
- In an Instagram post on Jan. 8, the 40-year-old said he is stepping away from touring after 13 years because he is "exhausted."
- He plans only a handful of 2026 appearances and gave no timeline for returning to a regular tour schedule.
- Rice told fans, his band and crew that he loves them and hopes to reunite on the road in coming years.
- Outlets report some of the limited dates include festivals such as Stagecoach and Barefoot Country.
- His announcement comes after career milestones including co-writing Florida Georgia Line’s "Cruise," a No. 1 country album in 2014, and a 2024 exit from Broken Bow to self-release music like Eldora.