Randy Travis & Co. Extend His “More Life Tour” Into 2026, After An Incredibly Successful Year Of Touring

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 NASHVILLE, Tenn. (December 9, 2025) – Country music icon Randy Travis is keeping the excitement alive as he extends his “More Life Tour” into spring 2026. Following a hugely successful 2025, fans will have even more opportunities to experience this unforgettable celebration of Travis’ legendary career, featuring his original touring band and special guest vocalist James Dupré. Tickets will go on sale Friday, December 12, at 10 a.m. local time at each venue. For tickets, go to randytravis.com. 

In 2025, the tour played over 50 shows to more than 60,000 fans, selling out venues across the country. Cities even added second shows due to overwhelming demand, highlighting Travis’ enduring influence and the emotional impact of the tour.

Although Travis does not perform vocally due to the effects of the stroke he survived in 2013, he does appear on stage with his wife, Mary, engaging with fans, interacting with the band, and celebrating the music throughout the show. Dupré and the band perform all of his iconic No. 1 hits, including “On the Other Hand,” “Forever and Ever, Amen,” and “Three Wooden Crosses.”

“The ‘More Life Tour’ celebrates something so much more than a musical moment in time—it’s a gift to me to spend time with my fans, and my band, as James Dupré perfectly presents the songs that best define my career. We look forward to seeing you all somewhere along the way,” said Randy Travis.

“I’m thrilled and honored to hit the road again with my hero and friend, Randy Travis. I’m looking forward to meeting and singing along with all the Randy Travis fans in 2026,” said James Dupré.

Fan reactions to the “More Life Tour”:

“I received so much encouragement from seeing Randy. He is a great testimony and witness to me about living and not just surviving.”

“…absolutely one of the BEST shows I’ve ever had the privilege to attend!”

“The smile on Randy’s face touched my heart. I cried sad tears, happy tears, and walked away blessed.”

“The best concert I’ve ever been to. I laughed and cried. Randy you are my new HERO.”

“This show helped to remind us how truly strong we can be. It reminded me I still have ‘more life.'”

“The whole show was life-changing. The music took me back in time to a happy place in my life.”

“More Life Tour” 2026 Dates:

March 12 – Muskegon, Mich. – Frauenthal Center

March 13 – Lafayette, Ind. – Long Center for the Performing Arts

March 14 – Marietta, Ohio – The Tower Event Center

March 19 – Poplar Bluff, Mo. – Rodgers Theatre

March 20 – Tuscaloosa, Ala. – Bama Theatre

March 21 – Prestonsburg, Ky. – Mountain Arts Center

March 26 – Monroe, La. – Jack Howard Theatre

March 27 – Baton Rouge, La. – River Center Theatre

March 28 – Texarkana, Texas – Perot Theatre

April 10 – Louisville, Ky. – The Brown Theatre 

April 11 – Anderson, Ind. – Paramount Theatre 

April 12 – St. Louis, Mo. – Touhill PAC 

April 17 – Mobile, Ala. – Saenger Theatre Mobile 

April 18 – Lake Charles, La. – Rosa Hart Theatre 

April 19 – Georgetown, Texas - Two Step Inn

April 20 – Midland, Texas – Wagner Noel Performing Arts Center

April 22 – Phoenix, Ariz. – Orpheum Theatre 

April 23 – Escondido, Calif. – Center for the Arts Escondido

April 24 – Beverly Hill, Calif. – Saban Theatre

May 22 – Fayetteville, Ga. – Trilith Live

May 23 – Spartanburg, S.C. – Memorial Auditorium

About Randy Travis

With lifetime sales exceeding 25 million, Randy Travis is one of the most successful multi-genre artists of all time and a 2016 inductee into the Country Music Hall of Fame. He has been a member of the Grand Ole Opry since 1986. His accolades include seven Grammy Awards, 11 Academy of Country Music Awards, 10 American Music Awards, two People’s Choice Awards, seven Music City News Awards, eight Dove Awards from the Gospel Music Association and five Country Music Association Awards. Three of his performances earned CMA Song of the Year honors: “On the Other Hand” (1986), “Forever and Ever, Amen” (1987), and “Three Wooden Crosses” (2002). To date, he has 23 No. 1 singles, 31 Top 10 hits, and more than 40 appearances in feature films and television shows. His discography includes four Gold albums, four Platinum albums, one Double Platinum album, one Triple Platinum album, and one Quintuple Platinum album.  In 1992, Travis was recognized by the USO for his support and dedication to US Troops, including five USO tours, and was named the recipient of the Bob Hope Entertainment Award. In 2004, Travis was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and is celebrated on Nashville’s Music City Walk of Fame. Since his near-fatal stroke in 2013, Travis, with the support of his wife Mary and rigorous physical therapy, has made significant strides in his recovery, including improvements in speaking, walking and singing. In 2019, he released his critically acclaimed memoir Forever and Ever, Amen, co-authored with Ken Abraham. In 2021, CMT named Travis the CMT Artist of a Lifetime. In 2022, he released his award-winning documentary More Life garnering six Telly Awards. In May 2024, With the assistance of AI, Travis and Warner Music Nashville released “Where That Came From,” marking his first new recording in over a decade, showcasing his signature vocals. The single debuted at No. 45 on Billboard’s Country Airplay chart, receiving an enthusiastic reception from both fans and country radio. For more information, visit RandyTravis.com.

About James Dupré

James Dupré was born and raised in Bayou Chicot, Louisiana. He was named one of Rolling Stone Magazine’s “Country Artists You Need to Know” and has spent years sharing his smooth baritone voice with his fans across social media and at venues and festivals across the United States, Canada, and Europe. The one-time aspiring meteorologist turned paramedic became a YouTube sensation in 2007 which ultimately led to an invitation to perform on The Ellen Degeneres Show. Shortly after, he released his debut album It’s All Happening in 2010, which charted on Billboard. After signing a record deal with Warner Music Nashville in 2011, Dupré began performing and touring full-time. In 2015, Dupré appeared on NBC’s The Voice (Season 9) with a four chair turn, landing him a spot on Adam Levine’s team. Following his departure from The Voice, James released his sophomore album Stoned to Death, yielding two singles charting on the Billboard Indicator chart: “Hurt Good” and the title track. The father of five made his acting debut in the film “The Price” playing the son of a country singer portrayed by Randy Travis. In 2019, James was handpicked by Randy and his wife, Mary, as the special guest vocalist for the “More Life Tour.” Along with Randy’s original band, James performs all of the Country Music Hall of Famer’s biggest hits. James released his third studio album, Home and Away, in 2020 with three singles: the title track, “Another Love Song,” and “Painfully Pretty.” In September 2023, he made his Grand Ole Opry debut in Nashville, Tenn.. In May 2024, James was featured on CBS Sunday Morning as being the first ever “vocal bed” on a commercially released song. The single, “Where That Came From,” was the first new music released by Randy Travis in over a decade, and was produced with the help of Artificial Intelligence to reimagine Randy’s legendary vocals on new music. For more information, visit JamesDupre.com.