Overview
- On the No Filter podcast, the country star said he was "doing the worst mentally" in a long time and felt anxious being far from home.
- He linked his decline to long stretches alone in hotel rooms without the usual tour bus setup, saying the isolation left him stuck in his head.
- He described a persistent stomach illness during the trip that worsened his mental state, sharing no specific diagnosis.
- The Nov. 8 Auckland concert was canceled on the day of the show, and he told fans on Instagram he "just can't shake it" and apologized.
- Reports note these were his first Australia dates in late October and early November, and he emphasized he has missed only a handful of shows over the past decade.