> At a Glance
> – Chase Rice announces indefinite touring break after 13 years on the road
> – Final shows will be a “handful” in 2026, with no full tour this year
> – Singer says he needs to “live life” to find new songs
> – Why it matters: Fans face an open-ended wait for the return of the “Eyes on You” hitmaker
Country star Chase Rice is stepping away from the road, telling fans he’s burned out after more than a decade of nonstop shows.
The Announcement
In a candid Instagram post on January 8, the 40-year-old singer said the grind has finally caught up with him.
> “This isn’t a goodbye thing… but I’m exhausted,” Rice wrote.
He admitted he hasn’t “been able to be myself on stage” lately and wants to rediscover why he fell in love with music.
What’s Next
- No touring in 2025
- A few scattered shows in 2026-but “nothing like the last 13 years”
- Focus on real-life experiences to fuel new songwriting
Rice rose to fame on Survivor: Nicaragua in 2010, then co-wrote Florida Georgia Line’s record-breaking single “Cruise” before launching his own string of hits:
| Year | Milestone |
|---|---|
| 2012 | Co-writes “Cruise” |
| 2014 | Tops charts with Ignite the Night |
| 2019 | Drops triple-platinum “Eyes on You” |
Over the past three years alone he’s released three albums-I Hate Cowboys & All Dogs Go to Hell, Go Down Singin’, and ELDORA-while touring constantly.
Parting Words
> “I need to go live life so that I have more real experiences to write down,” he explained, thanking his band, crew, and fans for “truly mak[ing] a dream of mine come true.”
Key Takeaways
- Rice’s break is open-ended; no timeline for returning to the road
- Fans can catch him at select 2026 dates, details still to come
- The hiatus aims to recharge his creative batteries
Until he’s back, the ride is paused-leaving stadiums quieter and set lists shorter across country music.
