Etheridge and Judd Announce 'Raised On Radio' Co-Headlining Tour

Music icons team up for 27-date nationwide concert run this summer.

Apr. 2, 2026 at 3:40pm

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Grammy-winning artists Wynonna Judd and Melissa Etheridge are joining forces for a co-headlining 'Raised On Radio Tour' this summer, a 27-date nationwide concert run inspired by the songs that shaped their early love of music. The tour will visit cities across the country and also feature a special symphony performance at Red Rocks Amphitheatre.

Why it matters

The tour brings together two of music's most celebrated and influential artists, combining Judd's country roots with Etheridge's rock and soul stylings. By highlighting the formative role of radio in their musical development, the tour taps into a shared nostalgia that will resonate with fans across generations.

The details

The 'Raised On Radio Tour' will visit 27 cities across the U.S., including San Diego, Reno, Atlanta and Seattle. For every ticket sold, Judd and Etheridge will donate $1 each to The Etheridge Foundation, which focuses on plant-based treatments for opioid addiction, and another $1 to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

  • The tour will kick off this summer.
  • The artists will perform a special symphony show at Red Rocks Amphitheatre.

The players

Wynonna Judd

A Grammy-winning country music artist who rose to fame as part of the mother-daughter duo The Judds.

Melissa Etheridge

A Grammy-winning singer-songwriter known for her rock and soul music, as well as her advocacy work.

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What they’re saying

“We grew up on the same songs, the same airwaves, and the same kind of music that brings people together.”

— Wynonna Judd

“I've spent my entire adult life onstage, but before any of that, I was just a girl sitting close to a radio speaker, hanging on every word. That's where it all started for me. 'Raised On Radio' isn't just a tour name—it's my roots and wings.”

— Wynonna Judd

“I was literally raised on the radio. They played every kind of music from rock and soul to R&B and country music. It helped shape me to become the versatile writer and musician that I am today.”

— Melissa Etheridge

What’s next

Tickets for the 'Raised On Radio Tour' will go on sale to the general public on Friday, April 7th.

The takeaway

This co-headlining tour brings together two iconic artists who have each left an indelible mark on American music, showcasing their shared roots in the formative power of radio and their commitment to using their platforms to support important causes.