New Delhi, Aug. 11 -- Rising country music star Ella Langley has announced she is taking a short break from performing to focus on her health.

In a heartfelt message posted on Instagram on Monday, the Hope Hull, Alabama native shared that the last few weeks had been difficult as she battled illness and exhaustion.

""I'm so sad to be posting this. The past several weeks have been tough. I've been fighting sickness and feeling more run down than ever. After a lot of thought, I've made the hard decision to take a couple of weeks to rest and focus on my health - mind, body and heart. I want to be fully present for all the moments ahead, and I know I can't do that without first taking care of myself (sic)," she wrote.

She concluded her mess...