{"id":6964,"date":"2026-07-15T20:48:02","date_gmt":"2026-07-15T15:48:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/usnews-14267fa.ingress-comporellon.ewp.live\/?p=6964"},"modified":"2026-07-15T20:48:02","modified_gmt":"2026-07-15T15:48:02","slug":"country-star-zach-john-king-cancels-two-weeks-of-shows-to-grieve-fathers-death","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/usnews-14267fa.ingress-comporellon.ewp.live\/?p=6964","title":{"rendered":"Country star Zach John King cancels two weeks of shows to grieve father&#8217;s death"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><script>\r\n  atOptions = {\r\n    'key' : '644b717812d811d6a1c1fc5b6ccd6fa6',\r\n    'format' : 'iframe',\r\n    'height' : 90,\r\n    'width' : 728,\r\n    'params' : {}\r\n  };\r\n<\/script>\r\n<script src=\"https:\/\/www.highperformanceformat.com\/644b717812d811d6a1c1fc5b6ccd6fa6\/invoke.js\"><\/script>\r\n<br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<div id=\"beyondwords-wrapper\" data-layout-index=\"5\" class=\"beyondwords-wrapper\">\n<p><span class=\"label-bg\">NEW<\/span>You can now listen to Fox News articles!\n  <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p data-layout-index=\"5\" class=\"speakable\"><a data-omtr-intcmp=\"fnc_entertainment_article_main-content_article-body_6_1885479\" href=\"https:\/\/www.foxnews.com\/category\/entertainment\/genres\/country\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Country music<\/a> star Zach John King is mourning the sudden loss of his father.<\/p>\n<p data-layout-index=\"5\" class=\"speakable\">On Tuesday, the 29-year-old artist took to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/Dax4gTqjssn\/?hl=en&amp;img_index=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Instagram<\/a> to share the heartbreaking news.<\/p>\n<p data-layout-index=\"5\">&#8220;Friday my dad suddenly went home to Jesus,&#8221; he wrote alongside a series of photos of himself with his father. &#8220;He was our family\u2019s rock. My best friend. The greatest man I will ever know. John King was the kind of husband, father, grandfather, friend, and follower of Jesus you\u2019ll only find once in a lifetime. Those that knew him knew his eyes were never fixed on this weary world. It used to frustrate me how joyful he could be even in the worst moment of life. In his own words, that joy came from \u2018the hope I have in Jesus.\u2019&#8221;<\/p>\n<p data-layout-index=\"5\"><a data-omtr-intcmp=\"fnc_entertainment_article_main-content_article-body_6_1885481\" href=\"https:\/\/www.foxnews.com\/entertainment\/country-star-mark-chesnutts-longtime-bandmate-dies-unexpectedly-tour-bus\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>COUNTRY STAR MARK CHESNUTT&#8217;S LONGTIME BANDMATE DIES UNEXPECTEDLY ON TOUR BUS<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<div data-layout-index=\"5\" class=\"image-ct inline\">\n<div class=\"m\"><picture><source media=\"(max-width: 767px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/343\/192\/zach_john_king_3.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1, https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/686\/384\/zach_john_king_3.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1 2x\" height=\"192\" width=\"343\"><source media=\"(min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 1023px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/672\/378\/zach_john_king_3.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1, https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/1344\/756\/zach_john_king_3.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1 2x\" height=\"378\" width=\"672\"><source media=\"(min-width: 1024px) and (max-width: 1279px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/931\/523\/zach_john_king_3.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1, https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/1862\/1046\/zach_john_king_3.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1 2x\" height=\"523\" width=\"931\"><source media=\"(min-width: 1280px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/720\/405\/zach_john_king_3.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1, https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/1440\/810\/zach_john_king_3.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1 2x\" height=\"405\" width=\"720\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/1200\/675\/zach_john_king_3.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1\" alt=\"Zach John King attends the CMA Awards in Nashville.\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\"\/><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>\n<div class=\"info\">\n<div class=\"caption\">\n<p><span>Zach John King announced the death of his father on Tuesday. \u00a0<\/span> <span>(Taylor Hill\/WireImage)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p data-layout-index=\"5\">&#8220;In the literal blink of an eye Friday, he was home with Jesus where his soul longed to be,&#8221; he continued. &#8220;We wanted 25 more years with him and that pain will cut deep for the rest of my life. However, if there were ever a moment to be sure my dad is waiting for me in the very place all of our souls long for, it would be now.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p data-layout-index=\"5\">&#8220;I am canceling the next two weeks of shows to grieve with my family,&#8221; he added. &#8220;After that, Imma do what my dad would want me to do and get back to work. I\u2019ll leave y\u2019all with what he said every morning even when I didn\u2019t want to hear it \u2026 \u2018today is the day the Lord has made I will rejoice and be glad in it.\u2019&#8221;<\/p>\n<p data-layout-index=\"5\"><a data-omtr-intcmp=\"fnc_entertainment_article_main-content_article-body_6_1885482\" href=\"https:\/\/www.foxnews.com\/entertainment\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong><u>LIKE WHAT YOU&#8217;RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS<\/u><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<div data-layout-index=\"5\" class=\"image-ct inline\">\n<div class=\"m\"><picture><source media=\"(max-width: 767px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/343\/192\/zach_john_king.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1, https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/686\/384\/zach_john_king.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1 2x\" height=\"192\" width=\"343\"><source media=\"(min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 1023px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/672\/378\/zach_john_king.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1, https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/1344\/756\/zach_john_king.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1 2x\" height=\"378\" width=\"672\"><source media=\"(min-width: 1024px) and (max-width: 1279px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/931\/523\/zach_john_king.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1, https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/1862\/1046\/zach_john_king.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1 2x\" height=\"523\" width=\"931\"><source media=\"(min-width: 1280px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/720\/405\/zach_john_king.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1, https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/1440\/810\/zach_john_king.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1 2x\" height=\"405\" width=\"720\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/1200\/675\/zach_john_king.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1\" alt=\"Zach John King performs onstage at Truist Park.\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\"\/><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>\n<div class=\"info\">\n<div class=\"caption\">\n<p><span>The country music star has been touring with stars such as Luke Bryan, Morgan Wallen and Riley Green.\u00a0<\/span> <span>(Derek White\/Getty Images)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p data-layout-index=\"5\">&#8220;I love you dad. I\u2019ll see you soon.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p data-layout-index=\"5\">Close friends and fans were quick to share their respects.<\/p>\n<p data-layout-index=\"5\">&#8220;I\u2019m sorry Zach\u2026 praying for you and your family,&#8221; Ella Langley commented.<\/p>\n<p data-layout-index=\"5\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxnews.com\/newsletters?cmpid=fnfirstnl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong><u>CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER<\/u><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p data-layout-index=\"5\">&#8220;Wow man I\u2019m so so sorry. I know you\u2019ve got an army around you but you also have the Lake\u2019s lifting yall up as well. What a beautiful thing to be able to say of your dad. Leaving a legacy,&#8221; Christian songwriter Brandon Lake added.<\/p>\n<p data-layout-index=\"5\">King has spent the summer on\u00a0tour\u00a0with <a data-omtr-intcmp=\"fnc_entertainment_article_main-content_article-body_6_1885484\" href=\"https:\/\/www.foxnews.com\/category\/person\/morgan-wallen\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Morgan Wallen<\/a>, Luke Bryan, Riley Green and Thomas Rhett, while gearing up to headline his\u00a0&#8220;Get to Drinkin&#8217;\u00a0Tour&#8221; this fall.<\/p>\n<div data-layout-index=\"5\" class=\"image-ct inline\">\n<div class=\"m\"><picture><source media=\"(max-width: 767px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/343\/192\/zach_john_king_4.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1, https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/686\/384\/zach_john_king_4.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1 2x\" height=\"192\" width=\"343\"><source media=\"(min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 1023px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/672\/378\/zach_john_king_4.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1, https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/1344\/756\/zach_john_king_4.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1 2x\" height=\"378\" width=\"672\"><source media=\"(min-width: 1024px) and (max-width: 1279px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/931\/523\/zach_john_king_4.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1, https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/1862\/1046\/zach_john_king_4.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1 2x\" height=\"523\" width=\"931\"><source media=\"(min-width: 1280px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/720\/405\/zach_john_king_4.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1, https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/1440\/810\/zach_john_king_4.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1 2x\" height=\"405\" width=\"720\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/1200\/675\/zach_john_king_4.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1\" alt=\"Zach John King stands at SiriusXM Studios in Nashville, Tennessee.\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\"\/><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>\n<div class=\"info\">\n<div class=\"caption\">\n<p><span>Zach John King said he is taking two weeks to grieve with his family.\u00a0<\/span> <span>(Jason Kempin\/Getty Images)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p data-layout-index=\"5\">The Georgia native is among several artists who have recently <a data-omtr-intcmp=\"fnc_entertainment_article_main-content_article-body_6_1885485\" href=\"https:\/\/www.foxnews.com\/entertainment\/country-star-radney-foster-cancels-upcoming-shows-after-serious-infection-sends-him-icu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">canceled scheduled performances<\/a> due to personal circumstances.<\/p>\n<p data-layout-index=\"5\">Last year, country star Cody Johnson canceled all of his remaining 2025 tour dates after doctors discovered a ruptured eardrum that required immediate surgery.<\/p>\n<p data-layout-index=\"5\">&#8220;It is with a very heavy heart I have to share the remainder of this year\u2019s concert performances will not be able to happen,&#8221; Johnson wrote in a statement shared on Instagram. &#8220;While battling a severe upper respiratory and sinus infection, I burst my eardrum. The severity of the rupture means I must undergo immediate surgery.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p data-layout-index=\"5\"><a href=\"https:\/\/foxnews.onelink.me\/xLDS?pid=AppArticleLink&amp;af_dp=foxnewsaf%3A%2F%2F&amp;af_web_dp=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.foxnews.com%2Fapps-products\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE FOX NEWS APP<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p data-layout-index=\"5\">Johnson said it wasn&#8217;t &#8220;possible&#8221; for him to continue performing.<\/p>\n<p data-layout-index=\"5\">&#8220;The healing process will take many weeks, and it is not possible for me to sing during this time. Without the surgery my downtime could be months,&#8221; he added. &#8220;I pray for full healing so I can get well and return to doing what I love. 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