Country Legend Hank Williams Jr. Shows No Signs of Slowing Down With New Tour Dates for 2026
Hank Jr. is still rocking at 76!
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At 76 years old, country music icon Hank Williams Jr. shows no signs of slowing down. The Country Music Hall of Famer has announced a fresh slate of 2026 tour dates, unveiling a run of seven shows set to bring his signature outlaw spirit and decades of hits to amphitheaters across the country this summer. Known for his electrifying live performances and deep catalog of fan favorites, Williams Jr. continues to prove that his passion for performing live remains as strong as ever.
The Live Nation-produced trek is scheduled to kick off on Friday, June 5 at MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre, launching a summer run that will see the legendary entertainer take the stage in cities including West Palm Beach, Birmingham, Grand Rapids, and more. The tour will wrap on August 1 with a final stop at Maine Savings Amphitheater in Bangor, Maine, giving fans plenty of opportunities to catch the country icon live.
Joining Hank Jr. on this run of shows will be Joe Nichols, Sammy Kershaw, and The Marshall Tucker Band on select dates.
According to a press release, additional dates are expected to be announced “soon,” hinting that even more shows could be on the horizon.
Fans hoping to secure tickets can mark their calendars now: the general on-sale begins Friday, February 20 at 10 a.m. local time via LiveNation.com.
Hank Williams Jr. has sold more than 70 million albums worldwide, with six RIAA Platinum albums, 20 Gold albums, 14 No. 1 albums, and 10 No. 1 singles. In 2022, he crossed genres with the chart-topping Rich White Honky Blues, recorded live with GRAMMY-winning producer Dan Auerbach and featuring classics from blues legends like Robert Johnson and Muddy Waters, infused with his signature rock and country style.
With a career spanning more than six decades, Hank Jr. has earned ACM and CMA Entertainer of the Year honors, a GRAMMY, BMI Icon recognition, and inductions into both the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame and Country Music Hall of Fame. A pioneer in bringing arena rock production to country stages, he remains one of music’s most dynamic live performers, consistently drawing fans across generations.
HANK WILLIAMS JR. 2026 TOUR DATES:
Fri Jun 5 – Tampa, FL – MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre
Sat Jun 6 – West Palm Beach, FL – iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre
Fri Jun 19 – Virginia Beach, VA – Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater at Virginia Beach
Fri Jun 26 – Birmingham, AL – Coca-Cola Amphitheater
Fri Jul 17 – Clarkston, MI – Pine Knob Music Theatre
Sat Jul 18 – Grand Rapids, MI – Acrisure Amphitheater
Sat Aug 1 – Bangor, ME – Maine Savings Amphitheater
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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