AceShowbiz - Post Malone has announced a postponement of the initial dates for his Big Ass Stadium Tour with Jelly Roll as he focuses on completing his forthcoming album.

The tour, originally set to kick off on May 13 in El Paso, Texas, will now begin roughly three weeks later, with the new start date scheduled for June 9 in Charlotte, North Carolina. This adjustment affects the first six shows, including stops in Waco, Baton Rouge, Birmingham, Tampa, and Oxford, Mississippi.

In a statement directed to his fans, Post Malone explained the reason behind the delay, citing a reevaluation of his busy live performance schedule alongside his recording commitments. He admitted that the timeline for finishing his new music and starting the tour did not align as he had hoped.

"Looking at the upcoming schedule... I came to the realization that what we're trying to do, and what's possible, isn't really lining up," he wrote. He further emphasized the need for additional time to polish his new material, stating, "The truth is, I promised y'all beautiful people new music, and I don't have the time to finish it before tour starts. We ain't ready for tour just yet, so I'm making the decision to push the tour back about 3 weeks to get this music done."

The tour is produced by Live Nation and had been highly anticipated by fans eager to experience the live collaboration between Post Malone and Jelly Roll. This delay, however, reflects the artist’s dedication to delivering fresh music rather than rushing the tour without new material ready.

Post Malone has been teasing a new album project, reportedly titled The Eternal Buzz, although no official release date has been confirmed. Despite previous speculation that the album was nearing completion, he acknowledged it remains unfinished.

Apologizing to fans who planned to attend the canceled shows, he expressed his disappointment, saying, "I was looking forward to going nuts with y'all. That THAT being said, we been making some badass s- for this double album... and I can't wait to perform for y'all again."

This tour follows a period of consistent commercial success for Post Malone. His 2023 album Austin debuted in the top 5 of the Billboard 200, and earlier works like Hollywood's Bleeding spawned several chart-topping hits. One notable single, "Circles," reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100.

The Big Ass Stadium Tour also continues Post Malone's recent artistic shift toward country and roots music influences. This genre fusion has expanded his fan base and is reflected in his collaboration with Jelly Roll, whose style blends country, rock, and hip-hop elements.

Post Malone's most recent album, F-1 Trillion, featured the Country Airplay chart-topper "Pour Me a Drink" and the Billboard Hot 100 No. 1 hit "I Had Some Help." He has since hinted at more music in this vein, including the upcoming project The Eternal Buzz, which was mentioned in social media teasers.

The decision to delay the tour dates highlights Post Malone's commitment to his craft and his fans, ensuring that the upcoming live shows will coincide with new music that meets his creative standards.

Fans awaiting the tour and new album can expect the postponed dates to bring fresh energy and material when the Big Ass Stadium Tour finally launches in June 2026.