Tayler Holder is stepping away from the stage as he opens up about a deeply personal struggle behind the scenes.

On Monday (May 11), the country singer announced he would be canceling his upcoming tour dates to focus on his mental health, sharing an emotional message with fans about reaching a breaking point after months of trying to push through privately.

For many people reading his words, it was the kind of honesty that hit especially hard.

He’s Reached His Limit

“This is one of the hardest decisions I’ve ever had to make, but I need to cancel my upcoming shows,” Holder wrote in a heartfelt post on Instagram.

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The 28-year-old explained that although fans have continued seeing him perform, he has quietly been struggling for quite some time.

“Over the past several months, I’ve been in a constant struggle with my mental health in ways that I can no longer ignore,” Holder shared.

I’ve tried for a while now to put my head down and just push through this and give everything I have to the music and the people who support me, but truthfully, I’ve reached my limit right now and I need to take a step back and focus on getting healthy.

Holder also admitted that achieving his dreams professionally hasn’t changed the way he feels internally, writing, “I’m doing everything I’ve ever dreamed of and I still feel so lonely, still feel so unfulfilled.”

An Emotional Message to Fans

While explaining his decision, Holder acknowledged that many fans had already made plans to attend the canceled shows and said he didn’t take the decision lightly.

“Performing for you guys is the greatest privilege of my life,” he wrote. “I know many of you made plans, spent money, and were looking forward to these nights together. And I’m deeply sorry for the disappointment this causes.”

Holder said he plans to spend the time away from touring resting, seeking support and reconnecting with himself outside the pressure that comes with life on the road.

“My hope is that this break will allow me to return stronger, healthier, and able to give you guys the performances you deserve,” he added.

He ended the post by thanking fans for their “patience, compassion, and continued support,” writing, “It means more than you’ll ever know.”

His Music Was Already Hinting at the Struggle

Holder’s announcement comes just weeks after the release of his song “When No One’s Around,” which appears to reflect many of the same emotions he described in his statement.

In the track, Holder sings, “When no one’s around / I start to drown,” before later asking, “Is this how it ends / From losing a fight with myself.”

Holder had been scheduled to perform shows throughout May, June and November before deciding to step away and focus on his health.