Country music star Ella Langley canceled her sold-out concert in Tulsa, Oklahoma, on Friday evening after authorities received a security threat, though Tulsa Police and the FBI later confirmed no credible evidence of danger was found during extensive venue searches.
The 27-year-old singer, whose single Choosin’ Texas holds the record for the longest-running No. 1 country single in U.S. chart history, announced the cancellation in a social media post approximately two hours before the show was scheduled to begin at the BOK Center. Langley stated the decision was made to prioritize the safety of fans, venue staff, and her team. The BOK Center also issued a statement emphasizing that the safety and well-being of attendees was its "absolute priority."
Tulsa Police Capt. Richard Meulenberg confirmed that a caller warned of "great harm" at the event, including the possibility of "shots fired and bombs." Authorities conducted multiple sweeps of the venue using bomb-detection dogs before and after the threat assessment. "We could not find a credible threat," Meulenberg said. "The event was ready to go." The FBI later joined the investigation, though no further details were provided.
Langley apologized to fans in an Instagram video, acknowledging the disappointment the cancellation would cause. "I know how much time, travel, money, and planning goes into coming to a show," she said. "I can’t tell you how sorry I am." The singer added that additional information regarding ticket refunds would be shared "as soon as possible."
The BOK Center echoed Langley’s apology, stating, "We understand the disappointment this news brings and apologize to fans who planned to attend." The venue confirmed that refund details would be released promptly.
Langley is currently on her The Dandelion Tour, which has seen significant success following the chart dominance of Choosin’ Texas. The single surpassed Mariah Carey’s All I Want for Christmas Is You to become the longest-running No. 1 country single in U.S. chart history, a milestone that contributed to her sweeping wins at the Academy of Country Music Awards in May.
Authorities have not disclosed the identity of the caller or the nature of the threat beyond the reported warning of potential violence. The investigation remains ongoing, with no suspects named at this time.