AceShowbiz - Kiefer Sutherland surprised fans by announcing the cancellation of the U.S. portion of his Love Will Bring You Home tour, citing very low ticket sales as the primary reason. The announcement was made public on Friday, May 15, via an Instagram statement from the 59-year-old artist and actor.

In his message, Sutherland expressed his disappointment over having to cancel the shows. He explained that it would not be fair to the fans who purchased tickets or to the venues to perform before half-empty audiences. The actor-musician emphasized his regret but assured followers that he hopes to tour the United States again when conditions improve.

"With great disappointment I am going to have to cancel the U.S. leg of my tour due to very low ticket sales," he wrote. "I don't think it's fair to the people who bought tickets, or the venues, to play to half empty houses."

Sutherland added, "I look forward to touring the United States again at a more suitable time. I hope you understand." He also confirmed that refunds will be issued to those who had already purchased tickets for the canceled dates.

This U.S. leg cancellation follows the completion of the European shows, with Sutherland preparing next to perform in the U.K. The European part of the tour culminated with a show in Belgium, which Sutherland described as amazing in a May 12 Instagram video. He took the opportunity to thank the venues and audiences across Europe for their support.

The canceled U.S. tour dates were part of a promotional effort for Sutherland's upcoming fourth album, Grey. The album, which he announced earlier this year, was written and recorded over a two-year span from 2024 to 2026. The actor highlighted that the songs reflect a personal growth phase, shifting from observational themes to more intimate feelings he has been exploring in his own life.

The planned U.S. tour, which would have been Sutherland's first in nearly a decade, was set to start in June in Patchogue, New York. It included stops in several major cities such as Boston, Charlotte, Nashville, Phoenix, and Los Angeles. The tour was scheduled to conclude in Las Vegas in July.

While widely recognized for his acting, especially for his role in Designated Survivor, Sutherland has steadily built a parallel career as an Americana musician, releasing albums since 2016. His music has garnered a dedicated following, though the recent ticket sales for the current tour's U.S. leg did not meet expectations.

This cancellation is not an isolated incident in the entertainment industry. Around the same time, the Pussycat Dolls announced the cancellation of all but one date on the U.S. leg of their PCD Forever Tour. The group had planned a 53-date tour across North America, Europe, and the U.K., but after reassessing their North American schedule, they opted to cancel most U.S. appearances. Their European and U.K. dates remain on track.

The Pussycat Dolls members Nicole Scherzinger, Ashley Roberts, and Kimberly Wyatt shared in March that the tour would begin in June, but the overwhelming number of cancellations has left fans disappointed. Their statement mentioned that despite their hopes to bring the show worldwide, the North American leg faced significant challenges.

Other notable artists like Meghan Trainor, Post Malone, and Zayn Malik have also canceled upcoming tours or dates for various reasons recently. Meghan Trainor, for instance, called off her Get in Girl Tour just two months before it was scheduled to commence, citing difficult personal reflections and decisions.

For Kiefer Sutherland, the hope remains to return to the U.S. market at a more favorable time, when audiences and venues can fully engage with his live performances. Fans who purchased tickets can expect refunds, and those interested in his music can follow his ongoing performances in the U.K. and watch for future announcements.

This article is based on reporting originally published by Us Weekly.