The Canadian leg of Charley Crockett's tour has been abruptly canceled following his denial of entry into the country. The American country singer, who was slated to perform at Winnipeg's prestigious Burton Cummings Theatre on Thursday, was forced to pull the plug on all his Canadian appearances after being rejected at both Vancouver and Kelowna borders.
Taking to Instagram, Crockett revealed that the rejection was tied to a 2016 felony conviction in Virginia for selling, giving, or distributing less than five pounds of marijuana. "Everybody's got a past. Mine's still haunting me," he wrote, expressing his frustration and disappointment.
The singer added that he was warned that a third attempt to enter Canada could jeopardize his future travel prospects, leaving him with no choice but to call off the tour. "I know this doesn't begin to make up for your time and hard-earned money. I apologize to everyone affected. I aim to be back one of these days real soon," he said, according to CTV.
Ticketmaster has confirmed that refunds will be issued to the original method of payment, which is a relief for the disappointed fans who had already purchased tickets.
Crockett's album Dollar a Day was nominated for Best Traditional Country Album at the 2026 Grammys, and his upcoming release, Age of the Ram, is set for release in April. Despite the setback, the singer remains determined to return to Canadian shores as soon as possible.
