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Charley Crockett cancels Canadian tour after denied entry
Summary
Charley Crockett cancelled multiple Canadian shows after being refused entry under subsection 44(1) of the Immigration and Refugee Act because of a past felony conviction.
Content
Charley Crockett cancelled a scheduled string of Canadian concerts after being denied entry into Canada. The Grammy-nominated country singer said he and his band attempted to cross the border twice, in Vancouver and Kelowna, and were refused under subsection 44(1) of the Immigration and Refugee Act because of a past felony conviction. He posted an apology on Instagram and said his past is "still haunting" him. The cancelled dates covered venues across several provinces.
Key details:
- Entry was refused under subsection 44(1) of the Immigration and Refugee Act, reported as linked to a past felony conviction from 2016.
- Crockett and his band attempted to cross the border twice, in Vancouver and Kelowna, before being turned away.
- He announced the cancellation of Canadian shows and posted an apology on social media.
- His North American tour is scheduled to resume March 7 in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.
Summary:
The refusal of entry resulted in the cancellation of multiple Canadian concerts, affecting venues and fans across several provinces. The action is reported as tied to a past felony conviction under Canadian immigration law, and the artist's North American tour is scheduled to continue on March 7 in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.
