Julien Baker is putting her health first.
The “Boygenius” singer has canceled the rest of her Send a Prayer My Way Tour with Torres (whose real name is Mackenzie Ruth Scott), which began on April 23, for health reasons, according to a statement shared May 4 on both musicians’ Instagram pages.
The country duo announced that “due to recent events,” Baker, 29, is “prioritizing her well-being and taking time to focus on her health,” adding, “This decision was not made lightly, and we understand the disappointment this may cause for fans. We deeply appreciate your understanding.”
USA TODAY has reached out to representatives of Baker for more information.
Further details were not made available. However, the news came after Baker and Torres canceled a March 27 speaking engagement and performance at Ohio University because “one of our key members sustained a concussion and will need to take the next few weeks to recover.” They also canceled an appearance at the Big Ears Festival in Knoxville, Tennessee, in late March.
Baker and Torres’s tour had stops planned throughout the summer for cities including New Orleans, Dallas and Philadelphia. The two musicians released their country album “Send a Prayer My Way,” which received four out of five stars from Rolling Stone, on April 18.
During a joint interview with Baker on “The Daily Show” in March, Torres explained the record was in the works for five years and came together after she texted Baker about collaborating on a country album during the COVID-19 pandemic.
“Julien was the first person I thought of because she’s from Tennessee, I’m from Georgia,” Torres said. “It just made sense.”
Baker released her debut studio album, “Sprained Ankle,” in 2015, and since 2018 has performed as part of the trio Boygenius alongside Phoebe Bridgers and Lucy Dacus. The group snagged three Grammy wins in 2024 for best rock performance, best rock song and best alternative music album.
In February 2024, Boygenius confirmed during a secret show in Los Angeles that they would be going on hiatus. Dacus said at the time, “This is our last show, and we’re feeling it.”
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