HARDY has made the difficult decision to cancel his first-ever headline shows in Europe. He announced the news in a new social media post, where he delivered an honest message expressing his deepest apologies for all ticket holders.
These international dates were originally set to run from June 19-July 3 with stops across Denmark, Netherlands, Belgium, Ireland and the UK.
Taking to social media on the morning of Monday, June 16, HARDY shared a black image with white text that read, “I have decided to cancel the European leg of the JIM BOB TOUR.”
He noted that it “wasn’t an easy decision,” but it was the one he felt was necessary to make for his band, his crew and his family, which includes his wife Caleigh and their three-month-old-baby girl, Rosie Ryan Hardy.
“Please know that I love you all and I will be back as soon as I can,” he added in conclusion.
Information Regarding Refunds
The post also stated that every fan who has already purchased tickets for the European trek will automatically receive a refund issued by their original point of purchase.
While HARDY didn’t provide a specific reason, the cancelation comes amid growing unrest in the Middle East. The move also follows a public statement from President Donald Trump on Sunday, June 15, in which he addressed the United States’ role in Israel’s strikes against Iran. According to a report from ABC, he stated, “It’s possible we could get involved.”
Fans Send Supportive Messages
The comment section under the Facebook post showed disappointment, however many fans also expressed an understanding that the country act had do what’s best for his team and loved ones.
“True fans will understand that you’re a human being at the end of the day man,” one dan write” while another admitted, “Aww man. Absolutely gutted. But you gotta do what’s best for you.”
Other users encouraged him to “keep your head up higher than anything. We all be waiting for ur return to the stage.”
Produced by Live Nation, HARDY’s massive JIM BOB World Tour launched May 22 with a show at North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre in Chula Vista, CA. He will pick the headlining tour back up on August 14 and continue its final dates through September 24. Koe Wetzel, Stephen Wilson Jr., Sikarus and McCoy Moore will serve as support on select dates.
He will also make various festival appearances throughout the summer, including Country Thunder WI, Great Jones County Fair, Voices of America Country Music Festival, and Boots & Hearts.
Remaining Jim Bob Tour Dates:
July 18—Country Thunder Wisconsin—Twin Lakes, WI
July 19—Great Jones County Fair—Monticello, IA
August 7—WE Fest—Detroit Lakes, MN
August 9—Voices of America Country Music Festival—West Chester Township, OH
August 10—Boots & Hearts Festival—Oro-Medonte, ON
August 14—T-Mobile Center—Kansas City, MO†
August 15—Denny Sanford PREMIER Center—Sioux Falls, SD†
August 16—Somerset Amphitheater—Somerset, WI†
August 21—Van Andel Arena—Grand Rapids, MI†
August 22—Pine Knob Music Theatre—Clarkston, MI†
August 29—Maine Savings Amphitheater—Bangor, ME†
August 30—Xfinity Theatre—Hartford, CT†
September 4—Empower Federal Credit Union Amphitheater at Lakeview—Syracuse, NY†
September 5—The Pavilion at Star Lake—Burgettstown, PA†
September 6—Hersheypark Stadium—Hershey, PA†
September 11—Brandon Amphitheater—Brandon, MS‡
September 12—Coca-Cola Amphitheater—Birmingham, AL‡
September 13—CCNB Amphitheatre—Simpsonville, SC‡
September 18—Lakewood Amphitheatre—Atlanta, GA†
September 19—MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre—Tampa, FL†
September 20—iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre—West Palm Beach, FL†
September 24—Madison Square Garden—New York City, NY†
*with Koe Wetzel, Stephen Wilson Jr. and McCoy Moore
**with Bec O’Malley
§with McCoy Moore
†With Koe Wetzel, Stephen Wilson Jr. and Sikarus
‡with Stephen Wilson Jr. and Sikarus
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