Maisie Peters is taking some time to care for her mental health.
The singer-songwriter, 24, posted on social media that she would no longer be joining country star Kelsea Ballerini on her upcoming tour. This is Ballerini’s first arena tour.
“As most of you know, I’ve been on the road a lot over the past few years, and the constant travel has really taken a toll on my mental health,” Peters wrote in a text post shared via Instagram and X. “After giving it a lot of thought, I’ve made the tough decision to step back for now and focus on taking care of myself.”
Peters continued with her heartfelt message to fans, writing that her decision to leave the tour was difficult.
“I absolutely love playing shows and being with all of you, so this wasn’t an easy call: however I need some time to recharge, spend more time with my family, and make sure the album is everything I want it to be,” she continued, adding, “Most importantly, I need to get back to feeling like the best version of myself when I step up on stage in front of u all.”
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She ended her statement with an acknowledgment to her fans, along with an apology for the change in plans.
“Thank you all for your incredible support,” she wrote. “I’m sorry to those I’m disappointing and I hope you can understand. i’ll be cheering kelsea on from the sidelines — she’s going to put on the most amazing show and i’m so excited for her. I love you all.”
Back in October, Peters wrote on social media that she was excited to open for Ballerini, citing her as an early influence.
“The secret is out, I’m going on tour with ms Kelsea Ballerini next year,” she wrote via Facebook at the time. “Kelsea’s been one of my favourite artists since i was a baby songwriter blasting love me like you mean it on my ipod touch, and rolling up the welcome map was and continues to be so inspiring to me everytime i listen.”
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The English singer had previously opened up for Taylor Swift during her Eras Tour, during the August 19 tour stop in London.
Ballerini’s tour will stop at 30 cities across the United States, and will begin on January 21, 2025, in Grand Rapids, Michigan. She will be touring to promote her most recent album, titled Patterns.