Ella Langley cancels sold-out Tulsa show over threat call
Country star Ella Langley canceled her sold-out Friday concert at Tulsa's BOK Center about two hours before showtime after a caller threatened violence. Tulsa police said repeated sweeps found no credible threat; refund details are pending.
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What happened
Langley called off her Friday show at the 19,000-seat BOK Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma, citing a "serious security threat" involving "the safety of my fans, the venue staff and my team," she wrote on Instagram, the BBC reported. She called it an "incredibly difficult" decision and apologized to fans.
More context
Police account: Capt. Richard Meulenberg of the Tulsa Police Department said a caller claimed "great harm" would be done at the event, with "shots fired and bombs." Officers had checked the venue several times before the show and swept it again with dogs after the call. "We could not find a credible threat," he said, adding that the caller "disrupted this entire event."
Venue and refunds: The BOK Center said "the show cannot proceed" after careful consideration. Langley said ticket refund information "will be shared as soon as possible."
Context: Langley's "Choosin' Texas" became the longest-running No. 1 single in U.S. chart history in September, passing Mariah Carey's "All I Want for Christmas Is You," and she swept the Academy of Country Music Awards in May, the BBC noted.
What's still unknown: Whether police have identified the caller, and whether the Tulsa date will be rescheduled.
2 listed sources
- BBC News, Oct 10, 2026: US country music star Ella Langley cancels show due to 'security threat'
- Sourcing note: BBC, citing Langley's statement, the Tulsa Police Department and BOK Center.
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Editorial sourcing notes
Police said no credible threat was found. Both photos are file photos, not from Friday's canceled show.
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