Wynonna and Melissa Etheridge Announce 'Raised On Radio' Summer Tour

The two music icons are joining forces for a co-headlining tour celebrating their radio-influenced roots.

Published on Mar. 10, 2026

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Country music star Wynonna and rock legend Melissa Etheridge are teaming up for a co-headlining summer tour called 'Raised On Radio.' The tour will launch on June 24 in Vienna, Virginia and wrap up on September 11 in Allegan, Michigan. Both artists will donate $1 from every ticket sold to their respective charities - Melissa's Etheridge Foundation and Wynonna's support for St. Jude's Children's Hospital.

Why it matters

This tour brings together two iconic female artists from different musical genres who were both heavily influenced by the radio during their formative years. The collaboration highlights the enduring power of radio in shaping musical tastes and careers, even in the streaming era.

The details

Wynonna and Melissa Etheridge are joining forces for the 'Raised On Radio' tour, which they say 'isn't just a tour name - it's our roots and wings.' The two artists will take turns headlining the shows, with each donating a portion of ticket sales to their respective charities. In a promotional video, Wynonna is seen driving in a vintage car listening to the radio, switching between Melissa's hit 'I'm the Only One' and her own 'No One Else on Earth' before calling Melissa to say 'I'll meet you there!'

  • 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 star known for hits like 'No One Else on Earth.'

Melissa Etheridge

A rock singer-songwriter and newly minted Rock & Roll Hall of Fame nominee, known for songs like 'I'm the Only One.'

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What they’re saying

“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 (Instagram)

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

— Melissa Etheridge (Instagram)

What’s next

The tour is scheduled to kick off on June 24, 2026 in Vienna, Virginia and conclude on September 11, 2026 in Allegan, Michigan.

The takeaway

This tour brings together two acclaimed female artists from different musical backgrounds who share a deep appreciation for the formative role radio played in shaping their careers and musical styles. Their collaboration highlights the enduring power of radio in the streaming era and their commitment to giving back through charitable donations makes this tour a must-see event for fans.