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 join Tenpenny as a special guest, with more tour dates expected to be announced in the coming months.

Why it matters

Tenpenny's new tour comes on the heels of his recently released singles 'You Phase' and 'Therapy,' building anticipation for his upcoming music. The tour will also feature Tenpenny as a special guest on Hardy's The Country! Country! Tour in April, further expanding his reach within the country music scene.

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 appear as a special guest on the tour, with additional tour dates to be announced in the future. Tenpenny's new tour is in support of his recently released singles 'You Phase' and 'Therapy,' as well as upcoming new music expected this spring.

• The Speed of Light Tour kicked off on February 6, 2026 in Rockford, Illinois.
• 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.