ountry music star has announced his plans to quit touring, coinciding with explosive allegations from his ex-girlfriend, Barstool Sports personality . accused of emotional abuse during their year-long relationship, a claim she made during the "BFFs" podcast on the same day Bryan shared his news. In an emotional Instagram post, , 28, shared the profound moment that led to his decision.
During a late-night visit to his mother's gravesite in Oklahoma, had an epiphany about his path forward. "After not being home for a year and a half, I drove out to my mother's gravestone..
. and I came to realize, just like in the past, that she never would call me again," he wrote. disclosed plans to pursue a master's degree in Paris, signaling a shift from his hectic touring schedule.
"Told her I quit touring because I got accepted to get my master's in Paris next year...
Told her about porch swinging with my beautiful sister, all the calluses on my fingertips, every tear shed," added. The poignant visit also inspired to complete a new song, "High Road," which he released the following day. In the track, he candidly sings, "Everyone is tellin' me that I need help or therapy / But all I need is to be left alone.
" Allegations of Abuse Add to the Controversy 's revelations on the "BFFs" podcast painted a troubling picture of her relationship with Bryan. She claimed that the Grammy-winning singer subjected her to a "constant cycle" of emotional abuse, including offering her $12 million to stay sil.
