Tucker Wetmore reached the top of the Billboard Country Airplay chart on May 30, 2026, as “Brunette” became his first No. 1 single, ending a 23-week climb that began in late 2025. Wetmore, a Nashville-based singer-songwriter with over two billion career streams, won ACM New Male Artist of the Year on May 17 and is currently headlining The Brunette World Tour across the U.S., U.K., and Europe. Three singles in, every one of them a top-two hit, Tucker Wetmore has done something only 22 other artists in the history of country radio have managed: posted a top-two debut with each of his first three releases. He belongs on every short list for the genre’s biggest new voices in 2026.
From Wine Into Whiskey to Brunette: The Rise of Tucker Wetmore
Tucker Wetmore’s commercial run started in 2024 with back-to-back Platinum singles: “Wine Into Whiskey” and the 2x Platinum “Wind Up Missin’ You,” which peaked at No. 2 on Country Airplay and crossed over to the Billboard Hot 100. His follow-up, “3,2,1,” also reached No. 2. “Brunette,” the lead single from a new era of his catalog, completed the progression by going all the way. As Billboard reported, Wetmore’s performance of “Brunette” at the ACM Awards on May 17 drove a final surge that pushed the track to the top position. His debut album, What Not To, released in 2025 to wide critical acclaim and cemented his reputation as one of the most complete songwriters and performers to arrive in Nashville in years.
The Brunette World Tour: Sold-Out Arenas and CMA Fest
Wetmore launched The Brunette World Tour earlier in 2026 with sold-out shows in Boston and New York City, including his first-ever arena headline in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. The tour has extended overseas with three sold-out nights in London and additional dates across the U.K. and Europe. This summer, he takes the stage at Nissan Stadium during CMA Fest on June 4, one of the highest-profile festival slots in country music. Wetmore will also join Jordan Davis, HARDY, and Brooks and Dunn for select tour dates later this summer. With 49 confirmed upcoming concerts and demand growing with every chart cycle, The Brunette World Tour is one of the year’s defining country live events.
- 2024: “Wine Into Whiskey” — Platinum, Country Airplay Top 10
- 2024: “Wind Up Missin’ You” — 2x Platinum, No. 2 Country Airplay, Billboard Hot 100 crossover
- 2025: “3,2,1” — No. 2 Country Airplay; debut album What Not To released
- May 17, 2026: ACM New Male Artist of the Year winner; “Brunette” ACM performance
- May 30, 2026: “Brunette” reaches No. 1 on Billboard Country Airplay
- June 4, 2026: CMA Fest Nissan Stadium performance, Nashville
Why Tucker Wetmore Belongs at Sunset Country Fest 2027
Tucker Wetmore is the kind of artist who makes sense on a festival stage at every level of the bill. At 2B+ streams, a No. 1 hit, and a tour that is selling out arenas, he is no longer just a name to watch. He is a headliner in the making. The artists building this kind of momentum in 2026 are exactly who Sunset Country Fest 2027 in Apopka, Florida wants on its stage. Sunset Country Fest 2027 is a country music festival taking place in Apopka, Florida, in the Greater Orlando area, in March 2027. Watch this name for 2027.
Frequently Asked: Where Is Tucker Wetmore Touring in 2026?
Tucker Wetmore is currently on The Brunette World Tour, which includes headlining dates across the U.S. and Europe in 2026. He performs at CMA Fest in Nashville on June 4, 2026, and joins Jordan Davis, HARDY, and Brooks and Dunn for select summer dates. Tickets and tour dates are available at tuckerwetmore.com and Ticketmaster.
Tucker Wetmore’s first No. 1 is not a destination. It is a starting point. His next album, his continued touring momentum, and his growing presence on the major festival circuit all point toward an artist who is just getting started. Keep following Sunset Country Fest for rising artist coverage and updates on the complete guide to Sunset Country Fest 2027 in Apopka, Florida.
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Sources & References
- Billboard — Tucker Wetmore Earns His First Country Airplay No. 1 With Brunette
- Billboard — Tucker Wetmore: Rising Star on Tour, Brunette and His Global Appeal
- Broadway World — Tucker Wetmore Extends The Brunette World Tour with New U.S. Dates
- Tucker Wetmore — Official Website
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