Julien Baker has sparked concern after announcing the cancellation of her joint tour with Torres. A brief statement cited recent events and a need to focus on her health, prompting questions from fans and followers.
Julien Baker canceled her tour because of her health
Julien Baker has canceled the remainder of her Send a Prayer My Way Tour with Torres to prioritize her health. A joint statement posted on May 4, 2025, via both artists’ Instagram pages stated, “Due to recent events, Julien Baker is prioritizing her well-being and taking time to focus on her health.” The announcement emphasized that the decision “was not made lightly” and acknowledged the “disappointment” it may cause for fans.
The canceled tour, which began on April 23, 2025, included summer dates in cities such as New Orleans, Dallas, and Philadelphia. The musicians’ statement also noted that refunds and ticketing information would be handled by the original point of purchase.
This cancellation follows earlier disruptions. On March 27, Baker and Torres canceled a performance and speaking engagement at Ohio University, citing that “one of our key members sustained a concussion and will need to take the next few weeks to recover.” They also pulled out of the Big Ears Festival in Knoxville, Tennessee, that same month (via USA Today).
Baker and Torres released their collaborative country album “Send a Prayer My Way” on April 18, 2025. In a March interview on The Daily Show, Torres said the album had been in development for five years and started after she texted Baker during the COVID-19 pandemic. “Julien was the first person I thought of because she’s from Tennessee, I’m from Georgia,” she said. “It just made sense.”
Baker, 29, first gained recognition with her 2015 debut album Sprained Ankle. She is also part of the Grammy-winning group Boygenius, alongside Phoebe Bridgers and Lucy Dacus. In 2024, Boygenius won three Grammy Awards and later announced a hiatus in February during a secret Los Angeles performance.
