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Country music star Ella Langley abruptly canceled a scheduled concert after a “serious security threat” raised concerns about the safety of fans, venue staff and her team, the singer announced in an Instagram post.
“Due to a serious security threat involving the safety of my fans, venue staff and my team, the incredibly difficult decision was made to cancel tonight’s show. This decision was made in consultation with local authorities, the venue and my security team,” the music star began.
She said the decision followed advice from local authorities, site managers and its security team, adding that she refused to put anyone at risk. The singer did not reveal the nature of the threat or provide additional details.
Ella Langley’s show in Tulsa, Oklahoma has been canceled due to a security threat. (Getty Images)
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“I know how much time, travel, money and planning goes into coming to a show, and I can’t tell you how sorry I am. This is not a decision that was made lightly. I was so looking forward to spending this night with you, but your safety will always mean more to me than anything else. I refuse to put anyone in danger,” the country music star’s statement concluded.
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“Due to a serious threat to the safety of my fans, venue staff and crew, the incredibly difficult decision has been made to cancel tonight’s show.”
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Langley is currently on his The Dandelion Tour. (Emma McIntyre/Getty Images for SiriusXM)
The BOK Center, where the concert was to take place, also issued a statement on Friday. “The safety and well-being of everyone involved is our top priority, and after careful consideration, we have determined that the show cannot take place. We understand the disappointment this news brings and we apologize to fans who were planning to attend. Fan safety is our primary concern and will always come first,” the statement said.
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The official BOK Center Instagram account indicated that ticket refunds and additional information will be shared as soon as possible.
The Tulsa Police Department posted an update on Facebook Friday.
“As with any large event, the Tulsa Police Department makes every effort to ensure the safety of spectators and those who come to perform,” the department said, adding that before the event, its K-9 unit, bomb squad, patrol and BOK security conducted a search for anything dangerous and “found nothing.”
The department continued: “A call was made threatening the lives of those attending the event. Out of an abundance of caution, we swept the building and surrounding area and again found no credible threats to the security of the event. We informed the artist’s staff that we found no credible threats to the event, but they decided to cancel the performance anyway,” the account states.
The Tulsa Police Department concluded by sharing that “the incident remains under investigation.”
Fox News Digital has reached out to Langley’s representative and the BOK Center for additional comment.
Langley is headlining the Dandelion Tour in support of his second studio album, “Dandelion.” The arena tour kicked off May 7 in Toledo, Ohio, and was extended for 21 additional dates.
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