Brett Young Says Touring Is The Real ‘Barometer’ Of His Music As He Unveils 2.0 Tour
The country hitmaker “can’t wait” to hit the road in 2026.
Brett Young; Photo by Seth Kupersmith
Brett Young is gearing up for a big start to 2026 with the announcement of his 2.0 Tour. The country hitmaker says touring is one of his favorite parts of being an artist, and he’s eager to get back on the road to reconnect with fans. For Young, live shows are also the best way to see how his new music is truly resonating with listeners.
“I love touring. I mean, the opportunity to share the music at the end of the day, once it’s produced and you’ve written it, and get out on the road and actually play it every night is the real opportunity to see how it’s connecting with people,” he explains. “You have social media outlets, and you get to see Instagram and all that stuff, and people have some things to say. But when you watch a full audience and their reaction to stuff, it’s kind of like my barometer of how the song’s going to do. And so, I can’t wait.”
The tour news follows the wrap of Young’s sold-out Back To Basics World Tour 2025, which took him across the United States, Australia, Norway, Sweden, the Netherlands, Germany, and the United Kingdom.
The DIAMOND-certified country star will kick off the 2.0 Tour on January 22 at Nashville’s historic Ryman Auditorium. From there, the 18-date run will hit cities across the U.S., including Durham, NC; Greenville, SC; Boston, MA; Bowling Green, KY; Syracuse, NY; and more, with special guest Jenna Davis joining as support.
The tour takes its name from his newest album, 2.0, out now via Nashville Harbor Records & Entertainment. The 11-track project was written entirely by Young and includes collaborations with Lady A, a reimagined take on his career-defining hit “In Case You Didn’t Know” featuring Hannah McFarland, and his current chart-climbing single “Drink With You.”
“After an incredible trip across the pond and feeling the amazing momentum behind my new album 2.0, I’m beyond excited to hit the road next year,” Young shared. “It feels like something special is happening and I want y’all to be a part of it.”
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Brett Young 2.0 TOUR DATES:
Thursday, January 22, 2026 – Nashville, TN – The Ryman
Friday, January 23, 2026 – Durham, NC – Durham Performing Arts Center
Saturday, January 24, 2026 – Greenville, SC – Peace Center
Thursday, January 29, 2026 – Troy, OH – Hobart Arena
Friday, January 30, 2026 – Joliet, IL – Rialto Square Theatre
Saturday, January 31, 2026 – Wabash, IN – Honeywell Center Ford Theater
Thursday, February 5, 2026 – Lancaster, PA – American Music Theatre
Friday, February 6, 2026 – Boston, MA – MGM Hall at Fenway
Saturday, February 7, 2026 – Mashantucket, CT – Foxwoods Resort Casino Premier Theater
Thursday, February 12, 2026 – Bowling Green, KY – SkyPAC
Friday, February 13, 2026 – Nashville, IN – Brown County Music Center
Saturday, February 14, 2026 – Warren, OH – Packard Music Hall
Friday, February 20, 2026 – Duluth, MN – DECC Symphony Hall
Saturday, February 21, 2026 – Waukee, IA – Vibrant Music Hall (seated)
Sunday, February 22, 2026 – Nixa, MO – Aetos Center for the Performing Arts
Thursday, February 26, 2026 – Syracuse, NY – Landmark Theatre
Friday, February 27, 2026 – Albany, NY – The Palace Theatre
Saturday, February 28, 2026 – Bensalem, PA – Parx Casino Xcite Center
Lauren Jo Black, a University of Central Florida graduate, has immersed herself in the world of country music for over 15 years. In 2008, she co-founded CountryMusicIsLove, eventually selling it to a major record label in 2015. Following the rebranding of the website to Sounds Like Nashville, Black served as Editor-in-Chief for two and a half years. Currently, she assumes the role of Editor-in-Chief at Country Now and oversees Country Now’s content and digital footprint. Her extensive experience also encompasses her previous role as a Country Music Expert Writer for Answers.com and her work being featured on Forbes.com. She’s been spotlighted among Country Aircheck’s Women of Influence and received the 2012 Rising Star Award from the University of Central Florida. Black also spent time in front of the camera as host of Country Now Live, which brought live music directly to fans in 2021 when the majority of concerts were halted due to the pandemic. During this time, she hosted 24 weeks of live concerts via Country Now Live on Twitch with special guests such as Lady A, Dierks Bentley, Jordan Davis, Brett Young, and Jon Pardi. Over the course of her career, she has had the privilege of conducting interviews with some of the industry’s most prominent stars, including Reba McEntire, Blake Shelton, Luke Combs, Carrie Underwood, Luke Bryan, Miranda Lambert, Lainey Wilson, and many others. Lauren Jo Black is a longtime member of the Country Music Association and the Academy of Country Music.
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