Charley Crockett Forced to Cancel Canadian Tour Following Border Entry Denials
Texas-born singer-songwriter Charley Crockett has been compelled to cancel his entire Canadian concert tour after being denied entry into the country on two separate occasions. The border rejections stem from a 2016 marijuana conviction in Virginia that continues to impact the artist's travel capabilities.
Tour Cancellation Details and Impact on Canadian Fans
The cancellation affects multiple scheduled performances across Canada, including a highly anticipated show at Edmonton's Winspear Centre that was set to feature Crockett's signature songs like Welcome to Hard Times and The World Just Broke My Heart. The artist made the disappointing announcement through social media platforms on Monday, expressing profound regret for the situation.
"Everybody's got a past," Crockett wrote in his statement. "Mine's still haunting me. I tried to cross the Canadian border twice in 24 hours. After they denied me entry in Vancouver, I tried again in Kelowna and was rejected a second time."
The musician explained that legal advisors have warned him that further attempts to enter Canada could jeopardize his personal freedom, leaving him with no alternative but to cancel the entire tour schedule.
Refund Process and Remaining Show Status
Ticket refunds are being processed for all nine affected shows that were scheduled through March 6, including performances in Saskatoon, Windsor, Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal, and Niagara Falls. According to Ticketmaster's official website, refunds will be issued automatically to original ticket purchasers within 14 to 21 days, pending receipt of funds from the event organizers.
Interestingly, Crockett's July 4 performance with Kashus Culpepper in Calgary had not been canceled as of Monday afternoon, suggesting that different arrangements or considerations might apply to that particular date.
Artist's Response and Future Hopes
The 41-year-old artist, known for his album $10 Cowboy and his upcoming release Age of the Ram (scheduled for April 3 as the third installment of his Sagebrush Trilogy), expressed deep disappointment about the situation.
"I know this doesn't begin to make up for y'all's time and hard-earned money," Crockett acknowledged in his statement. "Canada's such a beautiful country full of some of the best fans in the world, and I've had the time of my life playing shows for y'all."
Despite the current setback, the artist remains optimistic about future opportunities to perform for Canadian audiences, adding: "I ain't one to quit, and I aim to be back one of these days real soon."
The border denial represents a significant disruption for both the artist and his Canadian fanbase, highlighting how past legal issues can continue to affect international travel and performance schedules years after resolution.
