Country music star Jelly Roll announced an indefinite hiatus from touring, telling fans during a late July performance that he plans to step away from the road for the foreseeable future to heal and focus on his personal life. The 41-year-old singer, whose real name is James DeBoard, delivered the news from the stage during his final stretch of live shows, concluding a demanding touring cycle that included high-profile stadium appearances.
Speaking to the crowd at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on July 28, the “Save Me” singer reflected on the rigorous schedule before sharing his immediate career plans, as reported by Country Now. He noted that after a final couple of performances, including a concluding solo show in Colorado Springs, he intended to take an extended break from live concert touring.
The announcement follows a challenging period for the artist, which included the finalization of his divorce from his ex-wife, Bunnie Xo, in early July. The couple split after nearly a decade together, having first met in Las Vegas in 2015 before eloping the following year. Court records and media reports indicated that the former couple filed for divorce in May, citing irreconcilable differences, and subsequently reached a confidential settlement that addressed asset division and a lump-sum financial agreement.
Tour Finale and Hiatus Plans
The Salt Lake City concert marked the final stop on the co-headlining tour featuring Jelly Roll and Post Malone. Following that stadium performance, the country artist traveled to Colorado Springs to wrap up his schedule with a final solo appearance at Weidner Field on July 30. According to his official touring schedule, no further concert dates are currently booked.
“This has truly been a lifetime experience for me,” Jelly Roll told the Utah audience, according to Country Now. “And in a couple of nights, I go to Colorado Springs and do my last show for a year or two. I’m fixing to take some time off and heal. Thank you for the opportunity.”
Representatives for the singer have not issued further formal statements regarding the exact duration of the touring break, though the artist’s own comments pointed toward an absence from the road lasting up to two years.
Navigating Personal Changes
The hiatus announcement comes on the heels of significant personal transitions for the artist. In May, Jelly Roll filed for divorce from Bunnie Xo, setting the legal date of separation as May 9. Despite the end of their marriage, both individuals have publicly maintained a supportive dynamic, frequently emphasizing that no infidelity played a role in the split. Their sentiments were echoed publicly by the singer’s daughter, Bailee.
In the wake of the separation, both parties have navigated public scrutiny while maintaining their respective careers. Jelly Roll released the inspirational single “Hands Up” in June and has continued to share updates regarding his ongoing health and wellness journey, which has included significant weight loss over the past several years. Meanwhile, Bunnie Xo addressed public interest surrounding her media appearances and podcast episodes, noting that she and her former partner intend to remain close friends and co-parent moving forward.
As the artist steps away from the concert stage, fans and industry observers await further updates from his camp regarding when he might eventually return to recording or live performance.
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