Ella Langley says she nearly canceled a second concert after a security threat led her to call off a sold-out show in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
The 27-year-old country singer addressed the scare at United Supermarkets Arena in Lubbock, Texas, on October 10, PEOPLE reported.
Her Oklahoma performance had been scheduled for the previous evening at the BOK Center.
Both stops were part of her Dandelion Tour, which supports her second studio album of the same name.
Langley Says Her Faith Helped Her Perform in Lubbock
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Langley told the Lubbock audience that she would have called off that night’s performance, too, without the reassurance she drew from her relationship with Jesus Christ, according to Taste of Country.
She described feeling a strong internal reassurance that she and the crowd could safely enjoy the concert. That feeling persuaded her to step onto the stage while still shaken by the previous night’s events.
“I’m not gonna live in fear,” she said. Langley described music as her calling and said she intended to continue performing despite the experience.
She thanked the audience for supporting her and her band, explaining how much they had needed that night’s performance after the scare.
She Stands by the Decision to Cancel Tulsa
Langley told the crowd that she had been responsible for making a decision affecting approximately 15,000 people. She said she chose the outcome she could live with afterward.
“A concert’s not worth a human life,” she said, adding that she would make the same decision “10 billion times over.” She explained that a show could proceed only when she felt confident it would provide a safe place for fans and staff.
Langley also spoke about the importance of loved ones who remain present regardless of professional success. She encouraged the audience to appreciate those relationships and the opportunity to wake up each day feeling well.
Police Found No Credible Threat After Two Searches
Tulsa Police Department Capt. Richard Meulenberg said officers had conducted their usual security sweep before the event and found nothing dangerous. The checks involved K-9 officers, the bomb team, patrol officers and venue security.
A subsequent telephone call warned that concertgoers could face gunfire and bombs. Officers searched the venue and surrounding area again with bomb-detection dogs, finding no credible threat, Reuters reported.
Meulenberg said police did not recommend canceling the performance and had informed the artist’s staff of their findings. Langley wrote in her original announcement that the decision had been made on advice from local authorities, the venue and her security team.
ABC News reported that a spokesperson confirmed Friday night that the FBI was assisting the investigation. Police asked anyone with information to contact Tulsa Crime Stoppers at 918-596-2677.
The Venue Promised Further Information About Refunds
The cancellation was announced approximately two hours before showtime. Langley apologized to fans who had spent money, traveled and made plans to attend.
The BOK Center’s statement said ticket refund information would be shared as soon as possible. It gave no processing timetable or replacement concert date. Fans seeking updates should check messages from their original ticket seller and the venue.
Two Los Angeles Shows Are Next on Her Schedule
On the chart dated September 26, “Choosin’ Texas” reached its 23rd cumulative week at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, surpassing the 22 weeks logged by Mariah Carey’s “All I Want for Christmas Is You,” according to Billboard.
The Greek Theatre lists her next concerts for October 13 and 14 in Los Angeles. Her tour is scheduled to finish October 31 at Grand Casino Arena in Saint Paul, Minnesota.