Wynonna Judd and Melissa Etheridge: Raised on Radio Tour 2026

Wynonna Judd and Melissa Etheridge launch their co-headlining Raised on Radio Tour on June 24, 2026, at Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts in Vienna, Virginia, in a 27-date run across the United States that runs through September. The tour pairs one of country music’s most celebrated voices with one of rock’s most enduring icons, giving fans a summer double-header built on decades of hit-making, raw storytelling, and genuine friendship between the two artists. For every ticket sold, one dollar goes to The Etheridge Foundation and one dollar goes to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, making every night out a night that gives back.

What the Raised on Radio Tour Means for Country Fans

The Raised on Radio Tour is named for the formative power of radio on both artists’ lives and careers. Wynonna, the half of The Judds who went on to become one of country’s best-selling solo acts, has spoken openly about how hearing voices through a speaker first ignited her love of music. “I spent my entire adult life onstage,” she said when the tour was announced, “but before that, I was just a girl sitting close to a radio speaker, hanging on every word. That’s where it all started for me.” Etheridge, a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee and nine-time Grammy winner, brings that same radio-shaped reverence to the stage every night. Together, they represent a cross-genre conversation that country fans don’t often get to witness live, and the demand for tickets has reflected that since the March 2026 announcement.

For country fans specifically, the Raised on Radio Tour is a chance to see Wynonna in a setting that feels fresh without losing any of the authenticity that made her famous. Her catalog with The Judds and her solo run, including hits like “She Is His Only Need,” “No One Else on Earth,” and “I Saw the Light,” translates beautifully to outdoor amphitheater stages, and the co-headlining format means both artists get full set time to dig into their catalogues rather than limiting themselves to a brief opening slot.

Full Tour Dates and Cities: Where to Catch the Show

The Raised on Radio Tour covers 27 cities, prioritizing outdoor and amphitheater venues for the summer run. Below are the confirmed dates. For all ticketing, visit RaisedOnRadioTour.com or Ticketmaster.

June 24 — Vienna, VA: Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts
June 27 — Chautauqua, NY: Chautauqua Amphitheater
June 28 — Bethel, NY: Bethel Woods Center for the Arts
June 30 — Huber Heights, OH: Rose Music Center at The Heights
July 2 — Charleston, WV
July 3 — Terre Haute, IN
July 5 — Waite Park, MN
July 9 — Grand Junction, CO
July 12 — Irvine, CA
July 17 — Lincoln, CA
July 19 — Reno, NV
July 23 — Bend, OR
July 24 — Woodinville, WA
July 25 — Airway Heights, WA
July 28 — Bonner, MT
August 2 — Morrison, CO: Red Rocks Amphitheatre (with Colorado Symphony)
August 4 — Rogers, AR
August 5 — Albertville, AL
August 7 — Atlanta, GA
August 8 — Beaver Dam, KY
August 9 — West Allis, WI

The Charity Partnership: Every Ticket Does More

One of the most meaningful elements of the Raised on Radio Tour is what it gives back. Every ticket sold channels one dollar to The Etheridge Foundation, which supports LGBTQ+ wellness and education programs, and one dollar to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, the Memphis-based institution that treats pediatric cancer and other life-threatening diseases at no cost to patients or families. For a 27-date tour with thousands of fans per night, that adds up fast. Both artists have long histories of philanthropy alongside their music, and the decision to bake giving into the ticket price rather than ask fans to do something extra is exactly the kind of thinking that makes the Raised on Radio Tour feel different from a typical co-headlining package.

Melissa Etheridge Is Writing New Music with Chris Stapleton

While the tour focuses on the live experience, Melissa Etheridge revealed in June 2026 that she has been writing new music during this season, including sessions with Chris Stapleton. That collaboration, still in the works at the time of this article, signals that the Raised on Radio Tour may be the launching point for a new recording chapter rather than a nostalgia event. For country fans, the idea of Stapleton’s influence touching Etheridge’s next project is the kind of creative crossover that tends to produce something genuinely unexpected. Whether any of that material surfaces before the tour wraps remains to be seen, but it adds another layer of excitement to an already stacked summer.

Frequently Asked: Where can fans in the Southeast see Wynonna Judd and Melissa Etheridge in 2026?

Southeast stops on the Raised on Radio Tour include August 5 in Albertville, Alabama, and August 7 in Atlanta, Georgia. Fans in Florida and the broader Southeast who want to catch the tour should plan for the Alabama and Georgia dates, as those are the closest confirmed stops to Central Florida on the current schedule. Tickets are available at RaisedOnRadioTour.com.

The Raised on Radio Tour is exactly the kind of summer event that reminds country fans why live music never goes out of style. Wynonna Judd brings four decades of hits, Melissa Etheridge brings unmatched rock credibility, and together they bring something neither could pull off alone. If you’re planning a summer of live music and want to add a night that feels genuinely different, get your tickets now at RaisedOnRadioTour.com. And if you’re keeping your eyes on what’s coming to Central Florida in 2027, keep following Sunset Country Fest for all the lineup news you’ll want to know first.

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Sources & References

When does the Wynonna Judd and Melissa Etheridge Raised on Radio Tour start in 2026?

The Wynonna Judd and Melissa Etheridge Raised on Radio Tour begins June 24, 2026, at Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts in Vienna, Virginia. The co-headlining tour runs through September 2026 across 27 cities in the United States.

What charities does the Raised on Radio Tour 2026 benefit?

Every ticket sold on the Raised on Radio Tour donates two dollars total: one dollar goes to The Etheridge Foundation, which supports LGBTQ+ wellness and education, and one dollar goes to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, which provides free pediatric cancer treatment to families nationwide.

Is Melissa Etheridge recording new music with Chris Stapleton in 2026?

Yes. Melissa Etheridge confirmed in June 2026 that she has been writing new music during the Raised on Radio Tour period, including collaborative sessions with Chris Stapleton. No release date for that material has been announced yet.

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Last updated: June 23, 2026 · Sunset Country Fest Editorial Team · Contact Us