Ella Langley Cancels Tulsa Concert After Security Threat

Country singer Ella Langley canceled her sold-out concert at the BOK Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma, after a reported security threat involving the event, and later explained her decision while performing in Lubbock, Texas. The cancellation was made after authorities and venue officials reviewed the situation, according to statements from Langley, the venue and Tulsa Police Department.

The BOK Center said the Friday night show could not proceed after careful consideration, while Tulsa Police Department said officers conducted security sweeps with K-9 units, bomb technicians, patrol officers and venue security personnel. Police said they found no credible threat after receiving a call threatening people attending the concert.

Langley addressed the cancellation during her Texas performance, saying she prioritized the safety of thousands of fans over the concert itself.

"I was put in charge of a decision for 15,000 people and I decided to make the decision that I could live with the rest of my life," said Ella Langley.

She told the audience that she would continue canceling performances if she believed safety could not be guaranteed.

"But the second, it feels like it's not, I'm not doing it. I'm not doing it because a concert's not worth a human life. It's not," said Ella Langley.

Langley said she would make the same choice again after considering the responsibility placed on her during the incident.

"And so I would have made yesterday's decision ten billion times over. And I'd do it tomorrow and I'd do it the next day," said Ella Langley.

The singer also discussed the emotional impact of the threat and the importance of the people attending her shows.

"Because while I'm grateful to get to do what I do, it's not the most important thing in this life," said Ella Langley.

"What's the most important thing in this life is the people around you that love you and that are there for you no matter what," said Ella Langley.

Langley said she considered canceling her Texas performance as well but returned to the stage after finding confidence to continue.

"If it wasn't for Him," I would have canceled this show tonight," said Ella Langley.

"But I felt this calling and this tug in my chest saying, 'It's OK. We are safe. We can do this show,'" said Ella Langley.

She thanked fans who attended the Lubbock concert despite the previous night's disruption.

"I know yesterday was scary, it was scary for all of us," said Ella Langley.

Earlier, Langley said in a social media statement that the cancellation followed guidance from local authorities, the venue and her security team. The BOK Center said refund information would be provided, while Tulsa Police Department said the incident remained under investigation.