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Chase Rice Pauses Touring for 2026, Citing Exhaustion

He frames the break as a chance to recharge for more honest songwriting.

Overview

  • The country singer announced he will not tour in 2026 beyond a handful of shows.
  • He said the grind has left him "exhausted" and that he hasn't felt like himself on stage.
  • He emphasized the step back is not a permanent goodbye and expressed hope to reunite with his band and crew in the coming years.
  • He plans to "go live life" to gather real experiences for new songs and did not set a timeline for a full return.
  • Recent career context includes co-writing Florida Georgia Line’s "Cruise," scoring No. 1 hits, leaving Broken Bow in 2024, and independently releasing Eldora in September.