Music Icons Wynonna Judd and Melissa Etheridge Announce Co-Headlining 'Raised On Radio' Tour

The Grammy-winning artists will hit the road together for a 27-date nationwide concert run this summer.

Apr. 2, 2026 at 2:40pm

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Music legends Wynonna Judd and Melissa Etheridge are joining forces for a co-headlining 'Raised On Radio Tour' this summer, a 27-date nationwide concert series 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

Judd and Etheridge are two of the most iconic female artists in country and rock music, respectively, with decades of hits and Grammy Awards between them. Their co-headlining tour will bring together their passionate fanbases for a nostalgic celebration of the radio-friendly songs that defined their musical upbringings.

The details

The 'Raised On Radio Tour' will visit 27 cities across the U.S. this summer, including San Diego, Reno, Atlanta, and Seattle. In addition to the regular concert dates, the tour will also feature a special symphony performance at the renowned Red Rocks Amphitheatre. 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 $1 to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

  • The 'Raised On Radio Tour' will kick off in June 2026.
  • The tour will run through August 2026.

The players

Wynonna Judd

A Grammy-winning country music artist known for hits like 'No One Else on Earth' and 'Tell Me Why.'

Melissa Etheridge

A Grammy-winning rock singer-songwriter known for songs like 'Come to My Window' and 'I'm the Only One.'

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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 5th.

The takeaway

This co-headlining tour between two of music's most influential female artists will provide fans with a nostalgic, genre-spanning concert experience that celebrates the formative role of radio in shaping their careers and musical passions.