Nate Smith Sets Record on Long Live Country Rock & Roll Tour

Country star's March 28 show at Billy Bob's Texas breaks his personal best for ticket sales.

Apr. 1, 2026 at 9:00pm

Country music artist Nate Smith has already set a new personal record for ticket sales on his ongoing Long Live Country Rock & Roll Tour. His March 28 concert at Billy Bob's Texas in Fort Worth brought in the highest ticket sales of his career so far. The tour, which features support acts Josh Ross, Brandon Wisham, and Just Jayne, continues through June with a two-night stop at Nashville's historic Ryman Auditorium.

Why it matters

Nate Smith is one of the rising stars in the country music genre, known for blending traditional country sounds with rock influences. His ability to sell out shows, especially at iconic venues like Billy Bob's and the Ryman, demonstrates his growing popularity and appeal to country fans seeking a fresh, energetic take on the genre.

The details

Smith's Long Live Country Rock & Roll Tour kicked off on March 26 at Cain's Ballroom in Tulsa. The March 28 show at Billy Bob's Texas in Fort Worth marked the tour's highest ticket sales to date, surpassing any previous show in Smith's career. The 23-date trek continues through June, with Smith set to play a two-night stand at Nashville's Ryman Auditorium on June 17-18. Supporting acts on the tour include Josh Ross, Brandon Wisham, and Just Jayne.

  • The tour began on March 26 in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
  • Smith's March 28 show at Billy Bob's Texas in Fort Worth set a new personal best for ticket sales.
  • The tour continues through June, including a two-night stand at Nashville's Ryman Auditorium on June 17-18.

The players

Nate Smith

A rising country music artist known for blending traditional country sounds with rock influences.

Josh Ross

A supporting act on Nate Smith's Long Live Country Rock & Roll Tour.

Brandon Wisham

A supporting act on Nate Smith's Long Live Country Rock & Roll Tour.

Just Jayne

A supporting act on Nate Smith's Long Live Country Rock & Roll Tour.

Billy Bob's Texas

An iconic country music venue in Fort Worth, Texas where Nate Smith set a new personal best for ticket sales on his tour.

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What’s next

Nate Smith's Long Live Country Rock & Roll Tour continues through June, with the two-night stand at Nashville's Ryman Auditorium on June 17-18 being a highly anticipated stop on the trek.

The takeaway

Nate Smith's ability to sell out shows, especially at iconic country music venues like Billy Bob's Texas and the Ryman Auditorium, demonstrates his growing popularity and the demand for his unique blend of traditional country and rock music among fans.