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

The two music icons will hit the road together this summer, donating $1 per ticket to their respective charities.

Published on Mar. 10, 2026

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Country music legend Wynonna is teaming up with newly minted Rock & Roll Hall of Fame nominee Melissa Etheridge for a co-headlining tour this summer called 'Raised On Radio.' The two artists say the tour name reflects their shared roots in radio and the songs that shaped them as musicians. The tour kicks off on June 24 in Vienna, Virginia and runs through September 11 in Allegan, Michigan, with both Wynonna and Etheridge donating $1 per ticket to their respective charities.

Why it matters

This tour brings together two iconic female artists from different musical genres who have both had long, successful careers shaped by the power of radio. Their collaboration highlights the enduring influence of radio on music and culture, while also raising funds for important causes through their charitable donations.

The details

The 'Raised On Radio' tour will feature both Wynonna and Melissa Etheridge performing their hit songs from their extensive catalogs. In an Instagram video promoting the tour, Wynonna is seen driving in a vintage car listening to the radio, with the song switching between Etheridge's 'I'm the Only One' and Wynonna's 'No One Else on Earth.' The two artists then connect by phone, acknowledging their shared musical roots.

  • The tour launches on June 24, 2026 in Vienna, Virginia.
  • The tour is scheduled to wrap up on September 11, 2026 in Allegan, Michigan.

The players

Wynonna

A country music legend known for hits like 'No One Else on Earth' and her work as part of the mother-daughter duo The Judds.

Melissa Etheridge

A rock singer-songwriter who has been nominated for induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. She is known for songs like 'I'm the Only One.'

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What they’re saying

“This tour is about going back to that feeling and sharing it with you.”

— Wynonna (wphm.net)

“I was literally raised on the radio. … It helped shape me to become the versatile writer and musician that I am today.”

— Melissa Etheridge (wphm.net)

What’s next

Tickets for the 'Raised On Radio' tour will go on sale to the general public on April 1, 2026.

The takeaway

This co-headlining tour between Wynonna and Melissa Etheridge celebrates the enduring power of radio and the artists it has shaped, while also using the platform to support important charitable causes close to the performers' hearts.