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ERNEST will take time off “to reset” and focus on his family, the singer-songwriter announced on Tuesday (July 9).
The NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE artist posted two black-and-white snapshots on Instagram as he made his announcement. ERNEST acknowledged that it’s been “a dream” to play shows for fans around the world; however, “running non-stop, I’m not gonna lie (has) taken its toll on me. After getting back from London, it’s really hit me.” Now, ERNEST will spend the next month focusing on his family, including his son, Ryman Saint, who appears on his latest album. He’s now 3 years old.
“I’m going to be taking about a month off to reset and spend some time at home with my family. My son, Ryman is now at the age where every time I get home, he asks me if Im leaving… and I just can’t stand hearing him ask for daddy thru a phone call any more… I wanna spend quality time at home and pour into that reserve,” ERNEST wrote in his post on Instagram on Tuesday. “I’m lucky to have a lot of incredible things coming up, and because of that I want to show up as my best self for my family and for you guys. We will be back on the road soon, and I can’t thank you all enough for the support - y’all be good.”
Some Instagram users offered supportive comments, including fellow artists. Randy Houser, for example, acknowledged that taking time away from family is “the hardest part of what we do brother.”
ERNEST featured Ryman on his 26-track album that released this spring. Ryman appears on a live-recorded rendition of “Twinkle Twinkle.” The country artist — whose album included artwork captured by his wife, Delaney Royer — also featured collaborations with Jelly Roll, Lukas Nelson, Morgan Wallen, Lainey Wilson, HARDY. ERNEST is slated to kick off “The Legalize Country Music Road Show” in early September. See the dates below.
Sept. 4 – Vancouver, BC – Commodore Ballroom
Sept. 5 – Kelowna, BC – Community Theater
Sept. 6 – Redmond, Ore. – General Duffy's
Sept. 12 – Los Angeles, Calif. – El Rey Theater
Sept. 13 – Anaheim Calif. – House of Blues
Sept. 14 – Modesto, Calif. – The Fruityard
Sept. 26 – Fort Worth, Texas – Billy Bob's
Sept. 27 – Stephenville, Texas – Twisted J's Live
Sept. 28 – Nacogdoches, Texas – Banita Creek Hall
Oct. 5 – Grand Junction, Colo. – Warehouse 2565
Oct. 10 – Des Moines, Iowa – Wooly's
Oct. 11 – Milwaukee, Wis. – The Rave
Oct. 12 – Madison, Wis. – The Sylvee
Oct. 17 – Knoxville, Tenn. – The Mill and Mine