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U.S. country singer cancels Canadian tour after being denied entry
Charley Crockett canceled his Canadian tour after being denied entry twice due to a 2016 felony marijuana conviction, with full refunds offered for nine canceled shows.
- This week, U.S. singer Charley Crockett cancelled his entire Canadian tour after being refused entry twice at the B.C. border and apologized on Instagram.
- A Government of Canada letter said Crockett was refused entry due to a March 22, 2016 felony conviction in Virginia for cannabis distribution, citing inadmissibility under section 44.
- Scheduled shows included Saskatoon's TCU Place on Wednesday and a March 2 Toronto date at History with opening act Jake Vaadeland; the North American tour resumes March 7 in Pennsylvania.
- Opening act Jake Vaadeland apologized for the missed shows, and Crockett said he is sorry and aims to return as soon as he can, with refunds being issued.
- The episode follows a pattern of cross-border paperwork issues, with Crockett, who has toured Canada before and has 15 albums, scheduled to release 'Age Of The Ram' on April 3.
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