COUNTRY’S FINAL CHAPTER: SIX ICONS UNITE FOR 2026 “ONE LAST RIDE” FAREWELL TOUR — DOLLY PARTON, GEORGE STRAIT, ALAN JACKSON, WILLIE NELSON, REBA McENTIRE, AND BLAKE SHELTON SAY GOODBYE TOGETHER
Nashville, Tennessee — In what is being hailed as the greatest event in country music history, six of America’s most beloved legends — Dolly Parton, George Strait, Alan Jackson, Willie Nelson, Reba McEntire, and Blake Shelton — will join forces for a once-in-a-lifetime farewell: the “One Last Ride” Tour 2026.
Described by industry insiders as “a sacred goodbye to the golden age of country music,” the tour will bring together multiple generations of artists whose songs have shaped the heart of America for more than half a century.
Spanning from March to November 2026, One Last Ride will visit iconic venues including the Grand Ole Opry, AT&T Stadium, Madison Square Garden, and a special closing performance at Nashville’s Nissan Stadium — a symbolic homecoming for the artists who defined the sound of the South.
Each concert will be a multi-hour celebration of faith, friendship, and storytelling, blending solo performances, rare duets, and all-star collaborations. Fans can expect to hear timeless classics such as “Jolene,” “Amarillo by Morning,” “Remember When,” “Always on My Mind,” “Fancy,” and “God’s Country,” performed live in what promises to be an unforgettable series of shows.
In a joint statement released this morning, the six stars shared their heartfelt message:
“We’ve sung about love, loss, faith, and freedom — and the people who made this country what it is. This tour isn’t just about us. It’s for everyone who ever found comfort in a song. One last ride, one last story, one last song — together.”
The tour will also serve as a tribute to the artists and songwriters who paved the way before them — from Johnny Cash and Merle Haggard to Loretta Lynn and Kenny Rogers — with each performance closing on a shared anthem written exclusively for the event titled “One Last Ride.”
Industry experts are already calling it “the most ambitious country collaboration ever staged,” not only for its star power but for its emotional weight. At 92, Willie Nelson will mark his final touring appearance, while Dolly Parton, 80, has described the project as “a love letter to the fans who gave us everything.”
George Strait, long known as “The King of Country,” reflected on the tour’s meaning:
“We all know we can’t tour forever — but what a blessing it is to share this road one last time with friends who mean the world to me.”
Reba McEntire added:
“We’ve laughed together, cried together, and built a lifetime of memories through music. This is our way of saying thank you.”
The One Last Ride Tour will officially launch ticket sales early next year, with demand expected to shatter box-office records. A global live broadcast of the final show is already in discussion, allowing fans worldwide to witness the end of an era — and the celebration of a lifetime.
As Nashville prepares for this monumental farewell, one thing is clear: this isn’t just another concert. It’s the final verse in the songbook of country music’s greatest generation.
One stage. One legacy. One last ride.