Country star Zach John King cancels two weeks of concerts after father’s sudden death

Country music star Zach John King has canceled two weeks of concerts following the sudden death of his father, John King. The 29-year-old artist announced the news on Instagram, describing his father as his family's rock and best friend, and expressing his deep grief. He stated he would cancel shows to grieve with his family before returning to work, as his father would have wanted. King, who has been touring with Morgan Wallen, Luke Bryan, Riley Green, and Thomas Rhett, received an outpouring of support from friends and fans, including comments from Ella Langley and Brandon Lake. He is among several artists who have recently canceled performances due to personal circumstances, following country star Cody Johnson who canceled his 2025 tour dates due to a ruptured eardrum requiring surgery.