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Thomas Rhett and Niall Horan Team Up for The Soundtrack To A Life Tour 2026
3/13/2026, 12:03:01 AM
Tour Announcement and Key Details
Country artist Thomas Rhett has announced his upcoming tour, titled "The Soundtrack To A Life Tour 2026," which will feature two stadium performances alongside pop singer Niall Horan. The tour will kick off on July 9, 2026, at GEODIS Park in Nashville, Tennessee, followed by a concert on July 18 at Hersheypark Stadium in Hershey, Pennsylvania. This marks the first time Rhett and Horan will headline stadium shows together, as well as their first performances at GEODIS Park.
The tour will include a total of 20 dates across North America, with additional stops in states such as South Carolina, Connecticut, New Hampshire, and California, concluding on October 24 in Omaha, Nebraska. Supporting acts for the tour will include Emily Ann Roberts, Kashus Culpepper, Conner Smith, Vincent Mason, Zach John King, and ERNEST.
Artist Collaboration and Background
Rhett expressed excitement about touring with Horan, stating, “Niall and I have been buddies for nearly a decade now, but one thing we’ve not done yet is officially tour together.” Horan echoed this sentiment, noting his enthusiasm when Rhett proposed the idea. Their collaboration follows a previous musical partnership, where Horan featured on a reworked version of Rhett's song "Old Tricks" from the deluxe edition of Rhett's album *About a Woman*.
Both artists are experiencing busy years, with Horan preparing to release his fourth solo studio album and Rhett set to open for Morgan Wallen on his *Still the Problem Tour* starting April 10, 2026.
Ticket Sales and Availability
Tickets for "The Soundtrack To A Life Tour" will be available to the general public starting March 13, 2026, at 10 a.m. local time, with presales beginning on March 11 at 10 a.m. local time. Fans can find more information and a complete list of tour dates on Rhett's official website.
Criticism & Opposition
While the announcement has been met with enthusiasm from fans, some critics have raised concerns about the environmental impact of large stadium tours. The carbon footprint associated with such events, including travel and energy consumption, has become a point of contention among environmental advocates.
Verbatim Quotes
- “I’ve always believed a great song can take you right back to a moment—your first love, the last day of school, that summer you never wanted to end—and that’s what I hope the fans take away from our shows this summer,” — Thomas Rhett
- “When TR brought up the idea of doing these, I immediately got so excited just thinking about it. We’ve been friends for ages and it just makes perfect sense.” — Niall Horan
This collaboration between Thomas Rhett and Niall Horan is poised to be a significant event in the summer of 2026, blending their musical talents and longstanding friendship into a memorable concert experience for fans across North America.
