Country music star and gay icon Orville Peck recently opened up about postponing his tour, a decision he doesn’t regret at all. Rising to fame with his debut single "Dead of Night" and his first studio album "Pony," Peck secured his record deal with Sub Pop by bluffing about having a full band, a gamble that paid off as he garnered thousands of fans and sold-out shows. In June 2023, he announced a pause on live performances to focus on his mental health, sharing on Instagram his need to replenish his mind and body. A year later, Peck stands by his decision, expressing to Us Weekly that prioritizing his well-being has made him a better artist, person, and leader for his band and crew.
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00:00Country music star and gay icon Orville Peck just opened up about postponing his
00:05tour, and he doesn't regret it one bit. Orville Peck rose to fame through his
00:10debut single, Dead of Night, which was followed shortly after by his first
00:14studio album, Pony. The star actually scored his record deal with Sub Pop by
00:19stretching the truth, saying that he had a full band backing him, when in reality
00:23he did not. But that little bluff was worth it, as Peck has garnered thousands
00:27of fans and has been able to sell out shows everywhere he plays. The artist
00:32announced back in June of 2023 that he was going to put a pause on live
00:36performances to take time bettering himself, citing mental health as the main
00:40reason. Peck shared a statement on Instagram which read,
00:43I have to take this time to replenish my mind and body so that I can come back
00:46stronger and healthier than before, in order to do what I love for many years
00:51to come. Now, a year later, Peck is standing firm in his decision, and he is
00:56glad he took the time he needed, telling Us Weekly, I learned that being kind to
01:00myself and listening to what I need is really important, because that allows me
01:04to be, you know, a better artist, a better person, a better leader for my band, for
01:09my tour crew.