The Head and the Heart have announced on their website that Josiah Johnson will not be joining them for their next tour due to his ongoing battle with addiction.

In the note posted by the band, they say that Johnson is “focusing on his recovery” and that they will search for a replacement for the tour with Johnson’s help. Read the full statement below.

We have been working on a new album and are looking forward to getting back out on the road to do what we love, playing shows for our fans. We value our fans’ support, and in that spirit we wanted you to hear from us first that Josiah will not be joining us on stage this time around. Josiah is battling addiction and focusing on his recovery, with all of us (and all of you) providing him with love, support and the privacy he needs to be strong on his journey, for as long as it takes for him to feel solid and whole again. This is not an easy thing for us as he is very much a part of our family. Josiah continues to be a strong presence within the band, working with us to choose someone to temporarily fill in for him at the shows. We really look forward to seeing you on the road!

With Love Always,

Jon, Josiah, Charity, Kenny, Chris and Tyler