Florida Georgia Line cancels 2021 I Love My Country Tour

Duo cancels due to COVID

Florida Georgia Line has canceled its upcoming 2021 I Love My Country Tour due to COVID concerns. Refunds will automatically be issued to the original payment method at time of purchase.

“There is nothing better than seeing all of your faces from the stage, feeling your good energy, and making memories together,” shares Tyler Hubbard. “We were hopeful we could get back on the road this fall, and are so bummed to have to cancel this tour, but we know in our hearts that we still have to make sure we’re keeping our fans and crew safe. It’s unfortunate that we have to cancel but we hope y’all understand. We love our fans and can’t wait to be back out when the time is right.”

“Although we’ve been able to see some of y’all at shows recently, everyone’s continued safety has been weighing heavy on us,” adds Brian Kelley. “To our fans, band, crew, and all of the venues around the country, thank you for your love and support! We couldn’t do what we do without you, and we hope we can all do our part to bring live music back soon.”

The superstar duo was set to kick off the 29 date Live Nation-produced trek September 24th in Atlanta with Russell Dickerson, Lauren Alaina and Redferrin as support. It was scheduled to run through mid-November.

The superstar duo is the latest of an alarming number of growing acts canceling treks as COVID cases spike around the country. Last night, BTS called off their delayed Map of the Soul world tour, which had them visiting North America later in the year.

Garth Brooks, Nine Inch Nails and Stevie Nicks are among those who have also canceled the remainder of their 2021 dates due to rising COVID cases. Organizers of the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival and Pepsi Gulf Coast Jam have also postponed festivals due to the surge of COVID cases nationwide.

Tesla, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Foo Fighters, Buckcherry, Korn, Mammoth WVH and The Cadillac Three are among those who have been forced to postpone or cancel dates due to an active case within their touring camps, including some band members themselves.

Meanwhile, major promoters, such as Live Nation, AEG Presents and Danny Wimmer Presents, are requiring proof of vaccination or negative COVID test before entering its venues, festivals or offices starting this fall, including Bonnaroo, Coachella and Stagecoach.

Earlier this week, California became the first state to require proof of vaccination or a negative COVID test to attend indoor gatherings of one thousand or more people or outdoors with ten thousand or more starting in September. Attendees are no longer allowed to self-attest the verification status, as proof of physical or digital vaccine card or negative test within 72 hours of event — along with ID — will be required at entry.

The California Department of Public Health replaces its own rules which initially applied to indoor gatherings of more than five thousand patrons. The mandate is in effect from September 20th through November 1st.

Buddy Iahn
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