Luke Bryan Sets The Tone For 2026 Tour With New Song, ‘Word On The Street’

Luke Bryan is back with a brand-new release, “Word on the Street,” which is also the song that inspired his 2026 tour and leans into his small-town roots.

“It’s finally out! I hope you guys are BS free out in BFE somewhere listening. Can’t wait to hear what you think,” Bryan wrote in a new Facebook post.

The laid-back vibe of the track fits right into the country superstar’s catalog and perfectly sets the tone for his summer of performances on the books. Penned by Payton Smith, Josh Thompson, and Justin Ebach, “Word On The Street” finds Bryan tapping into a “B.S. free” mentality as he captures the desire to stay clear of any gossip or drama that might be circulating in the world. He trades that for the kind of quiet only country life can deliver.

Fans hear the Georgia-born singer begin by setting up the conflict that pertains to him, and how it started his longing to stay out of the line of rumors. He explains the “word on the street” is that an ex has moved on, and that people are talking about him and “draggin my name through the mud.”

As the song continues, he lets out his frustration over all the social chatter and people’s tendancy to speculate and jump to conclusions without knowing both sides of the story. Regardless, Bryan makes it clear he wants to stay out of the rumor mill and instead retreat to the serenity of wide-open backroads, rivers, and pine forests, aka places where there’s no gossip, no judgment, and no one asking about personal business.

“No rumors on the rollin’ river/ No talk in them tall pine trees/ Just the wind and a whippoorwill whisper/ B.S. free in B.F.E./ I don’t wanna hear how your movin’ on’s movin’ since me/ And backroads mind their own/ So I don’t hear the word on the street,” Luke Bryan sings on the chorus.

Reflecting on the new song, he admits that he instantly fell in love with its clever lyrics and summer-ready sound that sets the tone for his upcoming tour.

“This one felt right to get out asap after naming my summer tour from the title,” he shared in a statement. “When I first heard the demo, I knew I had to go in and record it. I loved everything about how the writers approached this song- it just felt fresh. Can’t wait to get out on the road and perform it for you live!”

“Word On The Street” marks the first of more new music to come from Bryan this year and serves as a follow-up to his 32nd No. 1 hit, “Country Song Came On” which hit the top spot last summer.

His 2026 headline run will launch with back-to-back shows on May 29 and 30, 2026, in Gilford, New Hampshire. Joining on Bryan for select dates of the trek are openers Drew Baldridge, Karley Scott Collins, Lanie Gardner, Randall King, Zach John King, Shane Profitt, Raelynn, Lauren Watkins, and Jake Worthington.

In addition to the Word On the Street Tour, Luke Bryan has also confirmed plans to hit the road for his 17th annual Farm Tour. For the second year in a row, he will kick things off with a run of spring shows in California before expanding to traditional farm stops in the fall.

His 2026 calendar is also stacked with several other major appearances and festival dates including the Extra Innings Festival on February 27, the Houston Rodeo on March 9, and a show at Sanford Stadium (Dooley Field) at the University of Georgia on April 25 with Jason Aldean.

Luke Bryan will also appear on ABC every Monday night for a new episode of American Idol.