Mitchell Tenpenny Launches 2026 'Speed of Light Tour'

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Country music artist Mitchell Tenpenny is hitting the road in 2026 with his new headlining tour, The Speed of Light Tour. The tour, which began on February 6th in Rockford, Illinois, is named after new music Tenpenny plans to release this spring. Jake Banfield will appear as a special guest, with more tour dates expected to be announced.

Why it matters

Tenpenny's new tour comes on the heels of the release of his recent singles 'You Phase' and 'Therapy,' building anticipation for his upcoming music. The tour also aligns with Tenpenny's participation in the 20th anniversary celebration of The Listening Room in Nashville, as well as a special guest appearance on Hardy's The Country! Country! Tour in April.

The details

The Speed of Light Tour kicked off on February 6th at Hard Rock Live Rockford in Rockford, Illinois. Country artist Jake Banfield will serve as a special guest on the tour, with additional tour dates expected to be announced in the coming months. Tenpenny's new tour is named after his upcoming new music releases, which will include the recently released singles 'You Phase' and 'Therapy'.

• The Speed of Light Tour kicked off on February 6, 2026.
• Tenpenny will participate in the 20th anniversary celebration of The Listening Room on March 3, 2026 at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville.
• Tenpenny will be a special guest on Hardy's The Country! Country! Tour in April 2026.

What’s next

Additional tour dates for The Speed of Light Tour are expected to be announced in the coming months.