Jason Aldean’s Songs About Us Tour Kicks Off Tonight: What Every Fan Needs to Know

We were running our daily scan of country music news when something made us stop and immediately start writing: Jason Aldean‘s Songs About Us Tour officially kicks off tonight, July 16, 2026, at Maine Savings Amphitheater in Bangor, Maine, launching a 22-city summer run that stands as one of the biggest country music touring events of the year. His twelfth studio album, Songs About Us, dropped in April and came out of the gate with real radio momentum. Tonight, it all goes live. Here is every detail you need before the first note hits the stage, including a stadium announcement with Luke Bryan that is already generating serious buzz.

The Songs About Us Album: Twelve Records In and Swinging Harder Than Ever

When Aldean released Songs About Us in April 2026, it marked his twelfth studio album and one of his most direct, emotionally grounded collections in years. The lead single, “How Far Does A Goodbye Go,” moved steadily up the charts and gave the record its emotional spine. But in the weeks leading into tonight’s tour opener, Aldean surprised fans with three additional tracks: “Drinking About You,” “Dust on the Bottle,” and his next single, “Don’t Tell On Me.” We tracked all three releases closely here at Sunset Country Fest, and what we found is an artist who is not coasting on past success. These songs feel built for live rooms, which makes tonight in Bangor worth paying attention to no matter where you are. You can follow all the new music at jasonaldean.com.

Tour Dates, Setlist, and What to Expect When the Lights Go Down

The Songs About Us Tour runs 22 cities through the end of September 2026. Aldean’s live sets typically clock in at 90 to 120 minutes, covering 18 to 24 songs, with about 80 to 90 percent of the setlist staying consistent night to night to keep production, lighting, and video cues synchronized. Expect the classics, the album deep cuts, and almost certainly the new triple-drop tracks getting their live premiere early in this run. Full tour dates and remaining ticket availability are at Live Nation and Ticketmaster.

• July 16: Maine Savings Amphitheater, Bangor, ME (tonight’s kickoff)
• 22 cities total across North America
• Tour runs through end of September 2026
• Typical set length: 90 to 120 minutes, 18 to 24 songs
• Support acts: Chase Matthew, Mackenzie Carpenter, Dee Jay Silver

The Support Lineup: Get There Early

We want to make a specific point about the support lineup for the Songs About Us Tour: Chase Matthew is one of the most exciting names in country music right now, and if you have not heard his catalog, the opening slot is your entry point. Mackenzie Carpenter rounds out the bill with a presence that holds its own in any room. Dee Jay Silver has been a touring staple for years and keeps the energy up between sets. This is a lineup we tracked before it was announced, and it lives up to the billing. Do not be the fan who shows up for the headliner and misses the full picture. For a deeper look at what makes live country music unlike any other format, our piece on why country music is the best live experience in 2026 makes exactly that case.

The Double Down Tour: Aldean and Luke Bryan Make the Biggest Country Move of Summer 2026

If the Songs About Us Tour is not enough, here is the other story we have been tracking: Aldean has a co-headlining stadium run with Luke Bryan called the Double Down Tour 2026, and it is built on the momentum of their sold-out reunion at UGA Sanford Stadium earlier this spring in front of 63,000 fans. The Double Down Tour kicks off August 1 at Washington-Grizzly Stadium in Missoula, Montana, then moves to Petco Park in San Diego, Nationals Park in Washington D.C. on August 20, and closes at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas on December 11. Support guests across select dates include Gavin Adcock, Dasha, Jon Pardi, Dylan Scott, and Lauren Watkins. If you want the biggest country music live event on the calendar this year, this is it.

Frequently Asked: When and where does Jason Aldean’s Songs About Us Tour kick off in 2026?

Jason Aldean’s Songs About Us Tour begins July 16, 2026, at Maine Savings Amphitheater in Bangor, Maine. The tour runs 22 cities across North America through the end of September 2026. Support acts include Chase Matthew, Mackenzie Carpenter, and Dee Jay Silver. Additionally, Aldean co-headlines the Double Down Tour 2026 with Luke Bryan at stadiums beginning August 1, 2026.

Here at Sunset Country Fest, nights like tonight are exactly why we built this platform. A major country artist kicking off a 22-city summer run with new music and a massive stadium co-headline still ahead is the kind of story we are here to cover with the depth it deserves. We will keep tracking Jason Aldean’s 2026 run and every other major country music moment all the way to March 13, 2027, when Sunset Country Fest 2027 comes to Apopka, Florida. Also on the country radar this week: Garth Brooks announced the Blame It All On My Roots Tour with all tickets priced at $154, and the Tampa Bay Rodeo Country Festival opens this weekend in the Tampa area. Keep following Sunset Country Fest for lineup announcements, ticket info, and all the country music coverage you love.

Sources & References

• Jason Aldean Official Site — Songs About Us Tour Announcement and New Tracks
• Live Nation Newsroom — Jason Aldean and Luke Bryan Double Down Tour 2026
• Taste of Country — Jason Aldean and Luke Bryan Double Down Tour Dates
• Live Nation — Jason Aldean 2026 Concert Schedule

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Last updated: July 16, 2026 · Sunset Country Fest Editorial Team · Contact Us