American singer-songwriter Colbie Caillat on Wednesday released an official statement saying she has decided to leave her country band ‘Gone West’. ‘Gone West’ was a country-pop group with band members Colbie Caillat, Justin Young, Jason Reeves, and Nelly Joy. Sharing a written statement on Instagram, Caillat informed her fans that she along with bandmate Justin Young has decided to leave the group, saying “creative partnerships, especially with friends are both rewarding and challenging at times”. “Though this was not an easy decision, we know ending the band was the right one. Justin and I are best friends and will continue to make music together forever. We are so proud of the music the four of us created together over the past three years,” read the statement. The 35-year-old singer noted that Canyons is one of the albums they truly love and cherish, and said: “every song holds so much truth in the experiences we all go through in life.” (ANI)