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

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

Apr. 2, 2026 at 6:40pm

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An extreme close-up photograph of the vintage dial and tuning knob of an analog radio, bathed in warm, golden lighting to evoke a nostalgic, glamorous aesthetic and convey the tactile, textural experience of discovering music through the radio.The co-headlining 'Raised On Radio Tour' celebrates the formative influence of radio on the musical journeys of Wynonna Judd and Melissa Etheridge.San Diego Today

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

As two of the most influential female artists in country and rock music, Judd and Etheridge's co-headlining tour represents a unique collaboration between two iconic performers who have each had decades-long careers shaping the musical landscape. The tour's focus on the formative impact of radio on their artistic development also speaks to the continued importance of traditional media in cultivating new musical talent and community.

The details

The 'Raised On Radio Tour' will visit 27 cities across the United States, including San Diego, Reno, Atlanta, and Seattle. In addition to the concert dates, the tour will also feature a special symphony performance at the iconic Red Rocks Amphitheatre. For every ticket sold, Judd and Etheridge will donate $1 each to The Etheridge Foundation, which focuses on research into plant-based treatments for opioid addiction, and another $1 to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

  • The 'Raised On Radio Tour' will kick off this summer.
  • The tour will run for 27 dates across the country.

The players

Wynonna Judd

A Grammy-winning country music artist who rose to fame as part of the mother-daughter duo The Judds before launching a successful solo career.

Melissa Etheridge

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

The Etheridge Foundation

A non-profit organization founded by Melissa Etheridge that focuses on research into plant-based treatments for opioid addiction.

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

A leading pediatric treatment and research facility dedicated to understanding, treating, and defeating childhood cancer and other life-threatening diseases.

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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. It's late nights with the dial turned low, chasing distant stations through the static. It's songs that felt like they understood me before I understood myself. The radio was my teacher, my comfort, my escape. The songs playing through that radio shaped me as a dreamer and an artist. This tour is about going back to that feeling and sharing it with you.”

— 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 April 15, 2026.

The takeaway

The co-headlining tour between two of music's most iconic female artists, Wynonna Judd and Melissa Etheridge, celebrates the formative influence of radio on their careers and the power of collaboration to bring together diverse musical communities.