Parker McCollum Brings His 2025 Tour To Tinley Park, IL For A Night To Remember

From hilarious crowd interactions to on-stage pranks, collaborative performances and more, Parker McCollum made Saturday night in Tinley Park, IL a show to remember.

The Texas native made the trip to Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre on Saturday, October 4 alongside his openers, Hudson Westbrook and Ashley Cooke, who kicked off the evening with sets that got the packed crowd warmed up and ready for the main event.

At approximately 9:20, the lights in the outdoor venue went dark with the only illumination coming from the screen that read “Parker McCollum” in big letters layered over the top of his fifth studio album artwork.

The country star made his entrance from side stage, and while there wasn’t an abundance of over-the-top effects, his slow, confident walk to grab his guitar was enough to send the crowd into a frenzy. He took his time, making a full lap around the stage and nodding to each section before stepping into the spotlight. Then, with a few strums of his guitar, he kicked off the night with “My Blue” and “Big Sky,” the first two tracks from his latest project.

From there, he brought the nearly 20-song set list back to his first album, Limestone Kid with “Meet You in the Middle” and to his 2020 release, “Young Man’s Blues.”

McCollum took a brief pause from the music to address the excited crowd that chose to spend their Saturday night with him.

“My name’s Parker McCollum, I’m from Conroe, TX. Thank y’all for showing up and showing out,” he shouted.

His lighthearted personality came through right away as he shared his first of several fun facts of the night. “Fun fact, Tinley Park was originally called the Village of Bremen. Y’all didn’t know that. That’s fact, means it true…Rest in peace to the Village of Bremen, it’s damn good to be in Tinley Park tonight, ‘yall.”

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Throughout the show, he also mentioned that the brownie and spray paint were invented in Chicago. These small but clever interludes kept the crowd laughing and made the large amphitheater feel more like a local hangout than a big show.

At the start of the night, the country act promised that between the performances and the perfect temperature in the air, the night was about to be a memorable one.  

“[We’ve] got a brilliant evening ahead of us,” he promised. “I ain’t nothing to drink yet, bought to start…hope y’all are ready to have a good time out there. It’s so good to be here, thank you guys.”

His setlist bounced seamlessly between albums, intertwining some of his biggest fan favorites with newer material and the hits that have already earned him four No. 1s: “Handle On You,” “Pretty Heart,” “Burn It Down,” and “To Be Loved By You.”

Between songs, McCollum kept things light, pausing at one point to offer an all-encompassing “happy birthday” to everyone celebrating in the crowd, then followed it up with, “happy Halloween, happy Thanksgiving and Merry damn Christmas,” earning a round of laughs and cheers.

The night’s set continued with powerful standouts like “Hope That I’m Enough,” “What Kinda Man,” “I Can’t Breathe,” “Killin’ Me,” “Burn It Down,” and more. Plus, since it was the final night of the run for Westbrook and Cooke as openers, McCollum made sure to bring both of them out to have a moment on stage. Up first was Hudson Westbrook who returned to the stage to join him for “Rest of My Life.”

The first thing McCollum’s fellow Texan said into the mic was “This is my last show with you dog…I’ll miss you bro,” which prompted the “What Kinda Man” singer to respond, “I’ll miss you and your boys too.”

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He kicked off the vulnerable tune as Westbrook delicately strummed his guitar before jumping into join him on the chorus. McCollum made sure to also give Westbrook his own moment on the following verse before giving his final goodbye to the tour.

When it was time for Ashley Cooke to return to the stage, she made sure to celebrate her final night with an unforgettable prank. As soon as she stepped into the light, fans realized that instead of wearing something from her usual wardrobe of denim and rhinestone looks, the songstress was dressed in the same exact outfit as Parker McCollum.  Her look featured a pair of blue jeans, cowboy boots, a white t-shirt, a belt buckle and a Fresh Western cap.

The Texas native quickly caught on to the joke, shaking his head and fighting back laughter as he sang “Pretty Heart.” Cooke fully committed to her new persona, mimicking a few of his signature moves, which led McCollum to grin and say, “Give it up for Parker McCollum,” as she grabbed the mic and nailed her part of the song.

Once Cooke left the stage, McCollum wrapped up the night with higher energy than when he started, performing “Like A Cowboy” and “My Worst Enemy” from his signature golden mic, a fitting instrument for the man known as the “Gold Chain Cowboy.”

Between crossing off bucket lists and sitting down on the edge of the sage to snap photos with young fans, McCollum made sure that his fans felt the love and appreciation from him.

Between crossing off bucket-list moments, sharing laughs with the crowd, and taking time to sit at the edge of the stage for photos with young fans, McCollum made sure everyone in the audience felt seen, appreciated, and part of the night.

By the time the final notes faded out of the speakers, it was clear that Parker McCollum hadn’t just delivered a show, he’d created an unforgettable experience for his fans at Tinley Park.

There are only six dates left in Parker McCollum’s self-titled 2025 tour. His final show will take place on October 18 in Bismarck, ND. Fans can already look forward to more performances from him in 2026, as he has already announced that a 14-date run will launch on January 23, 2026 in El Paso, TX.

For more information and a full list of dates, visit the country stars official website.