Country Singer Annie Bosko Prepares for Busy Summer and Fall Touring

Bosko's debut album features a co-write with Kid Rock and upcoming opening slots for Parker McCollum and Dolly Parton

Apr. 19, 2026 at 4:42pm

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Country singer Annie Bosko is gearing up for a busy few months, with plans to open for Parker McCollum in August and Dolly Parton in September. Bosko's debut album "California Cow Girl" includes the title track "Goodbye California," which she co-wrote with Kid Rock. The song expresses Bosko's sadness over the decline of her home state, though she initially kept the Kid Rock collaboration private to avoid being labeled as politically far-right.

Why it matters

As a rising country artist, Annie Bosko's collaborations with established stars like Kid Rock and upcoming opening slots for major acts like Parker McCollum and Dolly Parton represent significant career milestones. Her honest songwriting about the changing landscape of her home state of California also reflects broader cultural shifts happening across the country.

The details

Bosko's debut album "California Cow Girl" features 19 songs, including the title track "Goodbye California" that she co-wrote with Kid Rock. The song expresses Bosko's sadness over the decline of her home state, which she has witnessed firsthand growing up in California's Central Valley. Bosko initially kept the Kid Rock collaboration private, fearing she would be labeled as politically far-right. However, Bosko says Kid Rock actually encouraged her to turn the song into a "love letter" to California.

  • Bosko is scheduled to open for Parker McCollum in August, with tour stops in Huntington, West Virginia, Simpsonville, South Carolina, and Huntsville, Alabama.
  • In September, Bosko will open for Dolly Parton's "Dolly: Live in Las Vegas" residency at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace on Wednesday, September 23.

The players

Annie Bosko

A country singer from California's Central Valley who has released her debut album "California Cow Girl," which features the title track "Goodbye California" that she co-wrote with Kid Rock.

Kid Rock

An American singer-songwriter who co-wrote the title track "Goodbye California" on Bosko's debut album, encouraging her to turn it into a "love letter" to the state.

Dolly Parton

A legendary country music icon whose "Dolly: Live in Las Vegas" residency at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace will feature Annie Bosko as an opening act in September.

Parker McCollum

A rising country artist that Annie Bosko will be opening for on tour in August.

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What they’re saying

“I think it was a matter of being really honest and not being afraid to be honest and not being afraid to speak the truth because so many artists that I respect, going back to like John Lennon, they're not afraid to look around society, the climate of the world that they're living in and to write and sing about it.”

— Annie Bosko, Country Singer

“For me, it doesn't matter which side you're on. It's like the best person for the job that cares that's going to get the job done. Like that's what I care about. And so, you know, I knew like, for instance, Kid Rock is a co-writer on Goodbye California with me, which is something I've really not gone online and talked about, because there was a part of the fear of the backlash of people being like, oh, now we really know she's some far right winged. She wrote it with Kid Rock, which is so not true.”

— Annie Bosko, Country Singer

“In fact, he heard the song. He used to live in Malibu and, um. It was actually his idea to turn it into a love song. He said, Hey, I think this could be a wider song. I think it could reach more people if you actually made it about a lover. And like you're saying goodbye to a lover and California's personified as this person that you used to share your life with, and now you're being forced to like to pack up and leave like all those memories and the love that you shared.”

— Annie Bosko, Country Singer

“I'm thrilled. I'm so excited. And I can't think of a more influential icon in music and entertainment than her. It's unbelievable. She transcends genre, she transcends politics, you know, believe whatever, right, left, getting straight, she's everything. Yeah, she really is. And so I'm just, yeah, I'm just thrilled to be in her presence, and I'm thrilled about the opportunity because I know there weren't very many artists selected. So the fact that I was, yeah, is a huge, huge vote of confidence and honor, you know, that I will never forget.”

— Annie Bosko, Country Singer

What’s next

Bosko's upcoming tour dates with Parker McCollum in August and her opening slot for Dolly Parton's Las Vegas residency in September will be closely watched as she continues to build momentum in the country music scene.

The takeaway

Annie Bosko's honest songwriting, high-profile collaborations, and upcoming opening slots for major country acts demonstrate her rising stature in the genre. Her ability to navigate political divides while staying true to her California roots also reflects the nuanced perspectives that can emerge from the country music world.