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Luke Bryan Releases New Single 'Word on the Street'
The track is the title of his upcoming 2026 tour, kicking off in May.
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. Bryan says he loved the fresh approach the writers took and can't wait to perform it live on his tour, which kicks off with back-to-back shows on May 29-30 in Gilford, New Hampshire.
Why it matters
Luke Bryan is one of the biggest names in contemporary country music, with 32 No. 1 hits to his name. The release of a new single and announcement of a major tour are significant events for his large fanbase and the country music industry as a whole.
The details
"Word on the Street" is the follow-up to Bryan's last No. 1 hit, "Country Song Came On," which topped the charts last summer. The new single was written by up-and-coming country artists Payton Smith, Josh Thompson, and Justin Ebach. Bryan's 2026 "Word on the Street Tour" will make stops in cities across the U.S. from May through September, including Gilford, New Hampshire; Fort Worth; Des Moines; Kansas City; Long Beach; and East Troy, Wisconsin.
- Luke Bryan released the new single "Word on the Street" on March 2, 2026.
- The "Word on the Street Tour" kicks off with back-to-back shows on May 29-30, 2026 in Gilford, New Hampshire.
- Prior to the tour, Bryan will perform at the Extra Innings Festival on February 27, 2026, the Houston Rodeo on March 9, 2026, and Sanford Stadium at the University of Georgia on April 25, 2026 with Jason Aldean, Zach Top, Lauren Alaina, DJ Rock, and Dee Jay Silver.
The players
Luke Bryan
A popular country music singer-songwriter who has achieved 32 No. 1 hits on the country charts.
Payton Smith
A rising country music artist who co-wrote Luke Bryan's new single "Word on the Street."
Josh Thompson
A country music singer-songwriter who co-wrote Luke Bryan's new single "Word on the Street."
Justin Ebach
A country music songwriter who co-wrote 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 (971thebear.com)
What’s next
Prior to the start of the "Word on the Street Tour", Luke Bryan will perform at the Extra Innings Festival on February 27, 2026, the Houston Rodeo on March 9, 2026, and Sanford Stadium at the University of Georgia on April 25, 2026 with Jason Aldean, Zach Top, Lauren Alaina, DJ Rock, and Dee Jay Silver.
The takeaway
The release of a new single and announcement of a major tour are significant events for country music superstar Luke Bryan and his large fanbase. The fresh approach to the new song "Word on the Street" has Bryan excited to bring it to his fans on the road, continuing to cement his status as one of the genre's biggest stars.
