What’s Next for Wynonna Judd? Country Icon Unveils Exciting News
“The circle of life continues,” she shared.
Wynonna Judd; Photo by Jim Wright
Wynonna Judd is preparing to embark on the next chapter of her career with the announcement of her upcoming theater tour, dubbed Back To Wy Tour.
The Country Music Hall of Famer, who has also been dubbed one of Country music’s most legendary voices, took to social media on Monday (Aug. 21) to share the exciting tour news with fans via a video.
“Two words…NUH-STALGIA. I am thrilled to FINALLY announce that I’ll be hitting the road this fall, with the BACK TO WY Tour!!!!” Wynonna captioned the clip. “We’re going to travel back to the 90’s, celebrating my start as a solo artist and performing my first TWO albums, Wynonna and Tell Me Why, top to bottom, back to back, in their entirety! This means we get to play the hits, the deep cuts, and everything in between.”
Hitting The Road This Fall
In the clip, the 59-year-old can be seen opening a chest with a plaque that reads “Do Not Open Until August 21, 2023.” Inside, she finds vintage merchandise, magazines, stagewear, CDs, and more from her solo career.
A Trip Down Memory Lane
As for what fans can expect from the tour, she promises it will be a celebration of her iconic career and a tribute to the fans who have been by her side through it all.
“Getting to share this tour with the fans who have been with me for 40 years, means the world to me. Deep diving into my first two solo albums, track by track, will be such a trip down memory lane. As I sit and listen to these two records, I’m flooded with the memories that surrounded that time in my life,” she wrote. “The fans held me up and supported me through a season of change in 1992, and I now see “herstory” repeating itself. This music healed me then, and is healing me now. The circle of life continues.”
Produced by Live Nation, the trek will take fans on a trip down memory lane as Wynonna will perform songs from her first two solo projects – Wynonna (1992) and Tell Me Why (1993), performed track by track, front to back, followed by a finale of her other hits along with The Judds classics.
With sales exceeding five million copies, Wynonna’s self-titled project emerged as the top-selling debut album by a female artist at the time. This album achieved a notable feat with three consecutive number-one hits: “She Is His Only Need,” “I Saw The Light,” and “No One Else On Earth.”
Setting a groundbreaking musical precedent, Wynonna subsequently continued her success with the multi-platinum record, Tell Me Why, which spawned a series of hit singles, including “Tell Me Why,” “Is It Over Yet,” “Rock Bottom,” and “Girls With Guitars.”
15-City Tour
The 15-city tour is slated to kick off on October 26 at Murat Theatre at Old National Centre in Indianapolis, IN, and wrap up on December 1 at Tennessee Theatre in Knoxville, TN. Wynonna Judd’s tour will make stops across the United States, visiting cities such as San Antonio, Dallas, Louisville, and more.
Back To Wy Tour Dates
October
26 – Indianapolis, IN – Murat Theatre at Old National Centre
27 – Ames, IA – Stephens Auditorium
28 – Prior Lake, MN – Mystic Lake Casino*
November
2 – Rosemont, IL – Rosemont Theatre
3 – Bowler, WI – North Star Mohican Casino*
4 – Peoria, IL – Peoria Civic Center Theater
9 – San Antonio, TX – Tobin Center for the Performing Arts*
11 – Oklahoma City, OK – The Criterion
12 – Austin, TX – ACL Live at Moody Theatre
17 – Birmingham, AL – Alabama Theatre
18 – Bossier City, LA – Margaritaville Casino*
19 – Dallas, TX – Majestic Theatre
25 – Louisville, KY – Palace Theatre
30 – Durham, NC – Durham Performing Arts Center
December
1 – Knoxville, TN – Tennessee Theatre
On August 22nd, Fan Club members can access pre-sale tickets for the Back To Wy Tour, while general on-sale tickets will be open to the public starting from August 25th, accessible through Wynonna.com.
Furthermore, the tour presents an array of distinct VIP packages and encounters aimed at elevating the concert experience for fans. These packages encompass a range of offerings, such as premium tickets, a commemorative laminate paired with a concert ticket, as well as an exclusive Wynonna cocktail set.
For additional details, visit vipnation.com.
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