Country singer Orville Peck has revealed that he attempted suicide in June 2023 following an overdose, an event he now views as a significant turning point in his life. The incident occurred shortly after he canceled his "Bronco" tour, citing his "current mental and physical health."

In an interview with Rolling Stone, Peck, 38, described himself as a "bad addict" and a "coping alcoholic." He recounted a moment where he returned to his hotel and attempted to take his own life. "It was a big turning point for me, with a lot of realizations to come," he stated. "It was something that needed to happen."

Peck explained that he had intentionally overdosed two days before canceling his tour. At the time, he was experiencing one of the most difficult periods of his life. His upcoming album, "Mule," which is set for release on September 18, became an outlet for him to process a challenging year that also included a stint in rehab and a breakup.

The first single from "Mule," titled "Too Little Too Late," was released on Friday. Peck announced the album, his fourth studio effort, on social media, describing it as "a chronological account of the year I lost my way."

Reflecting on Rehab

The singer also spoke about his experience in rehabilitation, admitting that he was initially resistant. "I didn’t want to be there," he told the magazine. "I thought it was a waste of time, that I’m unique and didn’t have a problem."

He channeled these feelings into his new track, "Rehab Blues." "So I was like, I’m going to write the funniest song about this experience, because at the time I was just like, ‘F— this. I want to leave,’" Peck said. He aimed to capture the rawness of the experience without sugarcoating it.

Peck had previously shared in a 2025 interview with NPR that he was "happy" to be sober after pausing his career. "I got sober a couple of years ago," he said at the time. "There’s, like, a lot of things in my life that I have worked on over the last two or three years where I’m just really – I’m just really happy with myself."

For those struggling with similar issues, the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline can be reached by calling or texting 988.