We were running our daily scan of country music news this week when we spotted something that made us stop and pay close attention: Dan + Shay have officially confirmed that their sixth studio album, Young, is dropping on August 21, 2026, and they have announced a full 26-date fall tour to go right along with it. We have been following this duo for years at Sunset Country Fest, and we want to make sure every fan across Central Florida and beyond has everything they need to plan ahead for what looks like one of the biggest country music moments of the fall season.
Young Is Dan + Shay’s Sixth Studio Album and Their Most Personal Work Yet
Our research on this one turned up a lot. Young is Dan + Shay’s sixth full-length studio record, following their 2023 album Bigger Houses, and from what we can tell, this project feels like a real moment of reflection for Dan Smyers and Shay Mooney. The title itself says it all: this is a record about being young, the mistakes you make, the memories you carry, and the road ahead. They have already shared two singles ahead of the full release: “Say So” and the title track “Young,” and both have already made strong impressions on country radio and streaming platforms. According to Consequence, “Say So” earned the duo a performance slot at the 2026 ACM Awards, which tells you exactly where the industry stands on this new material. We dug into both tracks and came away feeling like this album has real staying power. The production is polished in that way that Dan + Shay have made their signature, but there is more emotional weight here than we expected, and that is a very good sign going into a fall release. The full tracklist and everything we know about Young is continuing to come into focus, and we will be watching every announcement closely.
The Young Tour Kicks Off September 11 and Here Is Every Date We Found
Here is where things get exciting for fans who want to see this album live. According to the Live Nation newsroom, the Young Tour launches on September 11, 2026, at Ruoff Music Center in Noblesville, Indiana, and runs through November 7, wrapping up at Shoreline Amphitheatre in Mountain View, California. In between, Dan + Shay will hit 26 cities, including Tampa, Pittsburgh, Grand Rapids, Syracuse, Denver, and Salt Lake City. If you are in the Central Florida area, that Tampa stop is the one to put on your radar. We tracked down the full Dan + Shay tour page and the dates are moving fast. This is a 26-date amphitheater run, which means these are real, full-production shows, not club dates. For a duo with as many radio hits as Dan + Shay have built up over the past decade, including “Tequila,” “I’ll Name the Dogs,” “From the Ground Up,” and “10,000 Hours,” a setlist that mixes Young cuts with the deep catalog is going to hit hard.
Tyler Hubbard and Josh Ross Are Opening the Young Tour All Fall
One detail we found that pushed this tour even higher on our list: Tyler Hubbard and Josh Ross are slated as special guests throughout the run. Tyler Hubbard, who has built a strong solo career after years as half of Florida Georgia Line, brings serious headlining energy to any support slot. And Josh Ross, who recently made history as the first solo Canadian male artist in more than 50 years to land back-to-back No. 1 singles on the U.S. country airplay chart, is in a career moment right now that makes him impossible to overlook. When you add up the headliner and both support acts, this is essentially a triple threat bill, and any stop on this tour is going to be one of the stronger country nights of the fall. We are already looking at the Tampa date for obvious reasons.
Frequently Asked: When Does Dan + Shay’s Young Album Come Out and When Does the Tour Start?
Dan + Shay’s sixth studio album Young is scheduled for release on August 21, 2026. Their Young Tour begins on September 11, 2026, at Ruoff Music Center in Noblesville, Indiana, and runs through November 7, 2026, at Shoreline Amphitheatre in Mountain View, California. The 26-date North American tour features special guests Tyler Hubbard and Josh Ross on select dates. Tickets and full tour details are available at danandshay.com.
- September 11 — Noblesville, IN — Ruoff Music Center
- September 13 — Pittsburgh, PA — PPG Paints Arena
- September 18 — Syracuse, NY — JMA Wireless Dome
- September 20 — Grand Rapids, MI — Van Andel Arena
- October (multiple dates) — Tampa, FL and additional Southeast stops
- October/November — Denver, CO and Salt Lake City, UT
- November 7 — Mountain View, CA — Shoreline Amphitheatre (final date)
Here at Sunset Country Fest, Dan + Shay’s Young announcement is exactly the kind of news we love to track for our readers. A sixth studio album from one of country music’s most consistent acts, backed by a full 26-date amphitheater run with Tyler Hubbard and Josh Ross, is a fall we are genuinely excited about. Keep following Sunset Country Fest for all the country music news, tour updates, and coverage you love, and stay tuned as we track every development in the Young release cycle. And if you are in Central Florida, mark your calendar for something even closer to home: Sunset Country Fest 2027 is coming to Apopka, Florida on April 17, 2027.
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Sources & References
- Live Nation Newsroom: Dan + Shay Hit the Road This Fall With the Young Tour
- Consequence: Dan + Shay Announce 2026 Young Tour
- The Ticket Blog: Dan + Shay Young Album 2026 Full Tracklist and Everything We Know
- Dan + Shay Official Website: Tour Dates
When does Dan + Shay’s Young album come out in 2026?
Dan + Shay’s sixth studio album, Young, is scheduled for release on August 21, 2026. The album is preceded by the singles “Say So” and “Young,” both of which have already made an impact on country radio and streaming platforms heading into summer 2026.
What cities are on the Dan + Shay Young Tour 2026?
The Dan + Shay Young Tour 2026 includes 26 cities across North America, beginning September 11 in Noblesville, Indiana, and wrapping November 7 in Mountain View, California. Key stops include Tampa, Pittsburgh, Syracuse, Grand Rapids, Denver, and Salt Lake City, among others. Tyler Hubbard and Josh Ross serve as special guests throughout the tour.
Who is opening for Dan + Shay on the Young Tour in 2026?
Tyler Hubbard and Josh Ross are serving as special guests on Dan + Shay’s Young Tour in 2026. Tyler Hubbard is a successful solo country artist and former member of Florida Georgia Line. Josh Ross is a Canadian country singer who recently made history by earning back-to-back No. 1 hits on the U.S. country airplay chart, the first solo Canadian male to do so in more than 50 years.
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Last updated: July 21, 2026 · Sunset Country Fest Editorial Team · Contact Us