At 27 years old, country singer Ella Langley's song "Choosin Texas" has become the longest-running No. 1 single on the Billboard Hot 100, surpassing Mariah Carey's "All I Want for Christmas Is You," which held the top spot for 22 weeks, and topping the chart for 23 weeks.
Fans had invested significant time, travel, and money to secure tickets. The Tulsa Police Department received a call threatening the lives of people attending the event. Officers conducted sweeps with K-9 units, bomb teams, and patrol units but found no credible threat. The Tulsa Police Department indicated the incident may have been a possible swatting call.
BREAKING: Country star Ella Langley has canceled Friday night's show in Tulsa, Oklahoma, over "a serious security threat." https://t.co/jhQn0FCl4f
Despite the police completing routine security checks and finding no credible threat, the decision to cancel the concert was made. The Tulsa Police Department stated that a second security sweep found no active threat and that officers did not advise cancellation, indicating the choice to stop the show was driven by the venue or the singer's team. The BOK Center posted on social media that the show could not proceed after careful consideration, prioritizing the safety of fans, venue personnel, and the artist. They noted that the safety and well-being of everyone involved is their absolute priority, and as a result, they determined that the show could not move forward.
Ella Langley took to Instagram to address her fans and apologize for the inconvenience.
Ella Langley took to Instagram to address her fans and apologize for the inconvenience. She stated that the incredibly difficult decision to cancel was made under the advisement of local authorities, the venue, and her security team. "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," she wrote. She emphasized that the decision was not made lightly and that she was looking forward to spending the night with her audience. Langley firmly stated, "I refuse to put anyone in harm’s way," clarifying that her fans' safety meant more to her than anything else.
Ella Langley’s Oklahoma Tulsa concert was canceled Friday after a reported bomb threat at the BOK Center. The venue ultimately canceled the show over safety concerns. Langley apologized to fans, emphasizing that their safety comes first. Watch OAN on OAN Live for the full coverage or click the link in our bio.
The Tulsa Police Department issued a statement expressing regret that "nefarious characters" successfully disrupted the event, ruining the evening for thousands of people. The department apologized to everyone who came down to the venue that night, thanking fans for their patience. Although the investigation into the reported threat remains ongoing, the Tulsa Police Department indicated the incident may have been a possible swatting call.
The BOK Center confirmed that additional information and details regarding ticket refunds will be shared as soon as possible.
The country singer shared a statement on Instagram apologizing to fans and explaining why the Oct. 9 show in Oklahoma, was canceled. https://t.co/eJg8svquUm