Country singer Ella Langley canceled her sold-out concert in Tulsa, Oklahoma, after a reported bomb threat, despite police finding no credible evidence of danger. Performing in Lubbock, Texas, the next day, she expressed deep emotion about her decision, prioritizing fan safety over her performance. Langley emphasized that human life is more important than any concert and credited her faith in Jesus for giving her the courage to continue performing safely.
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On Friday, September 15, country singer Ella Langley canceled her sold-out concert at the BOK Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma due to a reported "serious security threat." The decision was made around two hours before showtime and was advised by local authorities, venue management, and Langley's security team. Despite multiple sweeps of the venue with K-9 units, bomb technicians, patrol officers, and venue security personnel finding no threats, Langley's team decided to cancel out of an abundance of caution.
In her Instagram post, Langley expressed regret for the inconvenience caused to fans who had traveled long distances and invested significant time and money. The BOK Center also issued a statement emphasizing their commitment to prioritizing everyone's safety and would provide ticket refund information soon. A spokesperson said that the FBI is assisting in an ongoing investigation into the threat, though no further details were disclosed.
Langley later addressed her decision emotionally during a performance in Lubbock, Texas, explaining that she was unwilling to put anyone at risk. She stated, "A concert's not worth a human life." The event cancellation highlighted the singer's dedication to fan safety over personal career interests.
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Ella Langley is speaking out about her decision to cancel her concert in Tulsa, Oklahoma, following a reported bomb threat.
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The 27-year-old country star addressed the cancellation while performing in Lubbock, Texas, one day after calling off her sold-out Friday night show at Tulsa's BOK Center.
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Langley became emotional while explaining why she decided not to perform despite police finding no credible threat.
"I was put in charge of a decision for 15,000 people and I decided to make the decision that I could live with the rest of my life," the "Choosin' Texas" hitmaker told the crowd on Saturday night at the United Supermarkets Arena, according to Taste of Country.
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"Because when it comes to keeping you safe and making sure that this show is a safe place for us to come and enjoy our music, then it will happen," she continued.
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"But the second, it feels like it's not, I'm not doing it.
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I'm not doing it because a concert's not worth a human life.
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"And so I would have made yesterday's decision ten billion times over," she added.
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"And I'd do it tomorrow and I'd do it the next day."
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Langley went on to explain that the safety of her fans outweighed her desire to perform.
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"Because while I'm grateful to get to do what I do, it's not the most important thing in this life," she said.
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"What's the most important thing in this life is the people around you that love you and that are there for you no matter what."
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"The most important thing in this life is that you wake up every day and feel like, 'You know what, I'm good today.
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I am so grateful to have woken up today,'" Langley continued.
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"The most important thing in this life, number one, is your relationship with Jesus Christ," she added.
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Langley admitted that she nearly canceled Saturday's concert in Texas because she was still shaken by the incident.
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However, she credited her faith in Jesus with giving her the courage to return to the stage.
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"If it wasn't for Him," I would have canceled this show tonight," she told the crowd.
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"I would have.
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"But I felt this calling and this tug in my chest saying, 'It's OK.
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We can do this show,'" Langley continued.
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"And I decided to do it because of Him right there.
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"I'm not gonna live in fear," Langley added.
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"We're going to put on music and get to do this for the rest of our lives.
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And I know that.
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I know because this is my calling.
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This is the thing that I was called to do, and I'm going to continue doing it.
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Nobody is going to take me out of it or scare me out."
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Langley expressed her gratitude to her fans for coming to her Texas show despite the frightening incident at the Oklahoma concert.
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"I know yesterday was scary, it was scary for all of us," she said.
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"But we're just so grateful to be playing this show tonight.
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We're so grateful and we will never take this for granted.
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We love it, we love what we do.
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I wouldn't trade it for the world."
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"Tonight I can tell that y'all knew that I've needed what you've given me.
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And this band and this crew — you knew that we needed this show tonight, so thank you so much for giving it to us," Langley added.
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Langley announced the cancelation of Friday night's concert on Instagram approximately two hours before the show was scheduled to begin.
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"Due to a serious security threat involving the safety of my fans, the venue staff, and my team, the incredibly difficult decision was made to cancel tonight’s show.
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This decision was made under the advisement of local authorities, the venue, and my security team," the singer began.
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She said the decision followed guidance from local authorities, venue officials and her security team, adding that she refused to put anyone in danger.
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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.
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