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Luke Bryan Releases New Single 'Word on the Street'
The track is the title of the country star's upcoming 2026 tour.
Published on Mar. 2, 2026
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Country music star Luke Bryan has released a new song called "Word on the Street," which is also the title of his upcoming 2026 tour. The track was written by Payton Smith, Josh Thompson, and Justin Ebach, and Bryan says he loved the fresh approach the writers took. The tour kicks off in May and will make stops across the U.S. before wrapping up in September.
Why it matters
Luke Bryan is one of the biggest names in country music, and the release of a new single is always highly anticipated by his fans. The fact that the song shares a title with his upcoming tour suggests it will likely be a focal point of the live shows, helping to build excitement and anticipation for the tour.
The details
"Word on the Street" is the follow-up to Bryan's 32nd No. 1 hit, "Country Song Came On," which topped the charts last summer. The new track was written by Payton Smith, Josh Thompson, and Justin Ebach. Bryan says he knew he had to record the song as soon as he heard the demo, as he loved the fresh approach the writers took.
- The "Word on the Street" tour kicks off with back-to-back shows on May 29-30 in Gilford, New Hampshire.
- The tour will continue through September 26, wrapping up at Alpine Valley Music Theatre in East Troy, Wisconsin.
- Prior to the tour, Bryan will perform at the Extra Innings Festival on February 27, the Houston Rodeo on March 9, and Sanford Stadium at the University of Georgia on April 25 with Jason Aldean, Zach Top, Lauren Alaina, DJ Rock, and Dee Jay Silver.
The players
Luke Bryan
A popular country music star known for hits like "Country Song Came On" and his upcoming "Word on the Street" tour.
Payton Smith
One of the writers of Luke Bryan's new single "Word on the Street."
Josh Thompson
One of the writers of Luke Bryan's new single "Word on the Street."
Justin Ebach
One of the writers of Luke Bryan's new single "Word on the Street."
What they’re saying
“This one felt right to get out asap after naming my summer tour from the title. When I first heard the demo, I knew I had to go in and record it. I loved everything about how the writers approached this song- it just felt fresh. Can't wait to get out on the road and perform it for you live!”
— Luke Bryan (dailyfly.com)
What’s next
Fans can stream "Word on the Street" now, and tickets for Bryan's upcoming tour are on sale.
The takeaway
Luke Bryan's new single "Word on the Street" is an exciting preview of his upcoming tour of the same name, which is sure to delight his loyal country music fanbase.
