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Charley Crockett cancels tour, denied entry to Canada due to felony
Charley Crockett was denied entry twice due to a 2016 felony marijuana conviction, leading to the cancellation of eight Canadian shows and full refunds for ticket holders.
- Charley Crockett, the Texas-born singer-songwriter, cancelled his entire Canadian tour on Monday, Feb. 23, 2026, and apologized to fans for the sudden cancellations.
- Because of a Virginia conviction in 2016, Crockett was judged inadmissible under subsection 44 of the Immigration and Refugee Act due to a felony for possession with intent to distribute more than 5 pounds of marijuana.
- He tried to cross the border twice in 24 hours, attempting Vancouver then Kelowna, and Crockett posted a Government of Canada entry denial form showing he was deemed inadmissible.
- Fans and ticket purchasers in Canada will receive full refunds for nine shows through March 6, as Crockett's tour resumes March 7 in Bethlehem, Pa.
- The incident echoes past cases involving artists like Jelly Roll, as Crockett's Age of the Ram album is set for April 3 release, concluding his Sagebrush Trilogy.
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