Parker McCollum Abruptly Cancels Pennsylvania Concert Mid-Set, Issues Statement: “I Am Sorry”

“I apologize sincerely, I’m going to call the show,” McCollum said on stage mid-concert. “It is from the deepest part of my heart that I apologize.”

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Posted on January 25, 2025

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Parker McCollum in State College, PA; Photo Courtesy of Arianna Cholock

Parker McCollum‘s concert came to an abrupt end on Saturday evening (Jan. 25) at the Bryce Jordan Center in State College, Pennsylvania as the “Burn It Down” singer suddenly fell ill and exited the stage.

Parker McCollum Abruptly Ends Pennsylvania Concert Due To Illness

According to a concertgoer named Arianna Cholock, McCollum took to the stage around 9:30 PM EST and was noticeably not himself as he was admittedly sick. “He told us that he was sick before the show and tried to stick it out, but that he couldn’t do it,” Cholock explained to Music Mayhem. “He said in the beginning of the show that he threw up 15 minutes before the show, and you could tell he didn’t feel well.”

The country superstar attempted to power through his headlining performance on his highly-anticipated What Kinda Man Tour, however, after performing about six songs he just couldn’t continue on with the show as he was noticeably too sick.

Cut His Set Short And Canceled Concert Mid-Show

Following his performance of the fan-favorite tune, “Hell Of A Year,” he stopped the show and shared the unfortunate news with the audience that he has to cancel the remainder of his set.

“I apologize sincerely, I’m going to call the show,” McCollum said on stage. He went on to apologize and explain that all fans in attendance at the show will be refunded for their tickets. “I’ll give each and every single one of y’all your money back,” he continued. “It is from the deepest part of my heart that I apologize for having to do this. I’ve never done this in all the years I’ve been singing country music. I apologize sincerely. I hope you guys will forgive us. We will come back and make it up. I will give every penny you spent tonight back. Thank you so much.”

Read Parker McCollum’s Full Statement Below

Following the mid-concert cancellation, the 32-year-old singer/songwriter took to social media to share a statement with his fans.

“State College, PA… I am sorry about tonight… I was getting pretty sick before the show and tried to make it through,” he shared in his Instagram stories. Later explaining, “Sadly, I couldn’t make it happen. Definitely not how we wanted the show to go.”

He then vowed, “we are going to make it up to you very soon. Details will be coming soon.” Fans in attendance will receive a full refund for their tickets at the point of purchase, according to McCollum. The show is expected to be rescheduled at a later. No additional details have been shared of yet.

Parker McCollum Statement; Courtesy of McCollum's Instagram Stories
Parker McCollum Statement; Courtesy of McCollum’s Instagram Stories

Many fans praised McCollum on social media as a “class act” for trying to power through his illness to give them a concert, but was visibly struggling to get through it and had to make the conscious decision to end the show.

2025 What Kinda Man Tour

McCollum is currently in the midst of his headlining 2025 What Kinda Man Tour, which kicked off on January 23 in Athens, Georgia. The extensive tour, featuring support from Kameron Marlowe, Laci Kaye Booth, William Beckmann, Ashley Cooke, Corey Smith, Hudson Westbrook, Vincent Mason and more on select dates, will visit cities across the United States and Canada before wrapping up on August 23 in Abbotsford, BC, Canada.

Additionally, Parker McCollum will be making appearances at several festivals this summer, including Boots In The Park, Tortuga Music Festival, Cattle Country Festival, Country Concert, as well as the Houston Rodeo.

Parker McCollum; Photo by Chris Kleinmeier
Parker McCollum; Photo by Chris Kleinmeier

The country star and Texas native’s next scheduled tour date is January 30 at The Ryan Center in South Kingstown, Rhode Island. For additional information and upcoming Parker McCollum tour dates, visit his official website HERE.

Parker McCollum’s Remaining 2025 Tour Dates

January

30 – Kingston, RI – The Ryan Center  

31 – Portland, ME – Cross Insurance Arena  

February 

1- Amherst, MA – Mullins Center 

6 – Duluth, MN – AMSOIL Arena  

7 – Minneapolis, MN – Target Center  

8 – Champaign, IL – State Farm Center  

13 – Tupelo, MS – Cadence Bank Arena  

14 – St. Louis, MO – Chaifetz Arena 

15 – Louisville, KY – KFC Yum Arena  

20 – Wichita, KS – Park City Arena  

21 – Lincoln, NE – Pinnacle Bank Arena  

22 – Cedar Rapids, IA – Alliant Energy PowerHouse  

April

24 – Portsmouth, VA – Atlantic Union Bank Pavilion 

25 – Charleston, SC – Credit One Stadium  

26 – Gainesville, FL – Exactech Arena at the Stephen C. O’Connell Center

June

26 – Richmond, VA – Allianz Amphitheater at Riverfront

27 – Wilmington, NC – Live Oak Bank Pavilion at Riverfront Park

July

17 – Franklin, TN – FirstBank Amphitheater

19 – Dallas, TX – Dos Equis Pavilion

24 – Bossier City, LA – Brookshire Grocery Arena

25 – Birmingham, AL – Coca-Cola Amphitheater

26 – Orange Beach, AL – The Wharf Amphitheater

31 – Morrison, CO – Red Rocks Amphitheater

August

1 – West Valley City, UT – Maverik Center

2 – Missoula, MT – Big Sky Brewing Company Amphitheater

14 – Fresno, CA – Selland Arena at Fresno Convention Center

15 – San Jose, CA – SAP Center at San Jose

16 – Murphys, CA – Ironstone Amphitheater

21 – Airway Heights, WA – Northern Quest Resort & Casino

22 – Ridgefield, WA – RV Inn Style Resorts Amphitheater

23 – Abbotsford, BC, Canada – Abbotsford Centre

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Andrew Wendowski is the Founder and CEO of Music Mayhem. As a 29-year-old entrepreneur, he oversees content as the Editor-In-Chief for the independent brand. Wendowski, who splits time between Philadelphia, Penn., and Nashville, Tenn., has an extensive background in multimedia. Before launching Music Mayhem in 2014, he worked as a highly sought-after photojournalist and tour photographer, collaborating with such labels as Interscope Records and Republic Records. He has captured photos of some of the biggest names, including Taylor Swift, Metallica, Harry Styles, P!NK, Morgan Wallen, Carrie Underwood, The Rolling Stones, Madonna, Shania Twain, and hundreds more. Wendowski’s photos and freelance work have appeared nationwide and can be seen everywhere from ad campaigns to various publications, including Billboard and Rolling Stone. When Wendowski isn’t running Music Mayhem, he enjoys spending time at concerts, traveling, and capturing photos.

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