Outside Lands act abruptly cancels tour to ‘focus on her health'
Julien Baker and Torres, who are set to perform at the Outside Lands festival in San Francisco's Golden Gate Park this summer, abruptly canceled all remaining dates of their 'Send a Prayer My Way' tour.
The announcement came just hours before their scheduled performance in San Antonio, Texas, on Sunday, May 4.
'Due to recent events, Julien Baker is prioritizing her well-being and taking time to focus on her health,' read a joint statement shared via social media. 'This decision was not made lightly, and we understand the disappointment this may cause for fans. We deeply appreciate your understanding.'
The tour, which launched April 23 in Richmond, Va., had been planned as an extensive run across the U.S. and U.K., supporting the duo's collaborative country album of the same name released on April 18.
The album debuted at No. 5 on Billboard's top album sales chart.
Festival dates beginning in late June — including a performance at Outside Lands, which runs Aug. 8-10 — remain on the schedule.
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