Luke Bryan Announces Stadium Dates For What Makes You Country Tour

Luke Bryan is a man of many talents and filling seats is one of them. The superstar is so good at that, in fact, that he announced a stadium and ballpark leg of his What Makes You Country Tour. During a press conference at William Morris Entertainment, the “Most People Are Good” singer revealed the dates and stadiums he’d be performing in during the summer months. But the surprises didn’t stop there… In addition to announcing the new shows, Bryan revealed that he’d be taking out one of his favorite line-up of artists yet.

To kick-off the reveal, Bryan introduced rising country stars Carly Pearce and Morgan Wallen as the tour’s special guests. After bringing them out, Bryan toasted the rising acts by playing off their new singles. Popping open a bottle of wine for Pearce’s “Hide the Wine,” Bryan asked for the three of them to do an “Up Down” toast in honor of Wallen’s new single.

After their toast, the Georgia native introduced Jon Pardi, who will be out on the road with Bryan for most of the year. Bryan admitted he was preparing his liver for the time he was bound to spend with the “Dirt On My Boots” singer. Pardi was then able to show off exactly why he’s the reigning CMA and ACM New Artist of the Year with a special performance of “Heartache on the Dance Floor.”

While the line up was all good and well, Bryan wasn’t done there. He pulled out one last surprise opening act in the form of “Body Like A Back Road” singer Sam Hunt. The newly-shaven singer took to center stage to perform “Take Your Time,” a song from his debut album Montevallo.

After Hunt’s performance, Bryan admitted that he felt the pressure to “bring it” every night of the tour in order to keep up with the opening acts. He praised each of the four artists for their hard work ethic and for writing their own songs to pave the way for their stand-out careers. Bryan couldn’t let the moment pass, however, without showcasing exactly why he’s able to put a stadium show on. Taking to a stool with his guitar, Bryan sang the title track of his new album, What Makes You Country.

The conference concluded with each of the artists seated on stools for a special question and answer session with reporters seated in the audience.

See the list of Luke Bryan’s Stadium and Ballpark dates below…

Stadium and ballpark dates for What Makes You Country Tour:
5/31/18 Toronto, ON – Rogers Centre
6/02/18 East Rutherford, NJ – MetLife Stadium
06/16/18 Cincinnati, OH – Great American Ball Park
06/23/18 Tampa, FL – Raymond James Stadium
06/30/18 Pittsburgh, PA – Heinz Field
7/05/18 Boston, MA – Fenway Park
7/06/18 Boston, MA – Fenway Park
7/21/18 Minneapolis, MN – Target Field
7/28/18 Los Angeles, CA – Dodger Stadium
8/04/18 Denver, CO – Mile High Stadium
8/25/18 St. Louis, MO – Busch Stadium
9/01/18 Chicago, IL – Wrigley Field
10/13/18 Vancouver, BC – BC Place Stadium
10/26/18 Detroit, MI – Ford Field

First leg What Makes You Country Tour Schedule:
2/16/2018 Springfield, MO – JQH Arena
2/17/2018 Evansville, IN – Ford Center
2/18/2018 Louisville, KY – KFC Yum! Center
2/22/2018 State College, PA – Bryce Jordan Center
2/23/2018 Atlantic City, NJ – Atlantic City Boardwalk Hall
2/24/2018 Charlottesville, VA – John Paul Jones Arena
3/9/2018 Lafayette, LA – Cajundome**
3/10/2018 New Orleans, LA – Smoothie King Center**
Special guests Kip Moore and The Cadillac Three
**Special guests Brothers Osborne and Granger Smith

Next leg What Makes You Country Tour Schedule:
4/6/2018 Albuquerque, NM – Isleta Amphitheater*
6/14/2018 Charleston, WV – Charleston Civic Center
6/21/2018 West Palm Beach, FL – Coral Sky Amphitheatre
6/22/2018 Jacksonville, FL – Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena
6/28/2018 Raleigh, NC – Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek
6/29/2018 Charlotte, NC – PNC Music Pavilion
8/2/2018 Omaha, NE – CenturyLink Center
8/17/2018 Syracuse, NY – Lakeview Amphitheater
8/18/2018 Bristow, VA – Jiffy Lube Live
8/19/2018 Saratoga Springs, NY – Saratoga Performing Arts Center
8/24/2018 Indianapolis, IN – Ruoff Home Mortgage Music Center
8/26/2018 Kansas City, MO – Sprint Center
9/8/2018 Dallas, TX – Starplex Pavilion
9/13/2018 Rapid City, SD – Rushmore Plaza Barnett Arena**
9/14/2018 Billings, MT – Rimrock Auto Arena**
9/20/2018 Boise, ID – Ford Idaho Center**
9/21/2018 Salt Lake City, UT – USANA Amphitheatre**
Jon Pardi is special guest on all second leg tour dates- except *
Morgan Wallen opens June- August shows
Carly Pearce opens **
Dallas opener tbd