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The Chicks Announce 2026 “Taking the Long Way” Tour

5/28/2026

Summary

Chicks Announce Tour

Chicks announced a Taking the Long Way Tour opening Sept. 30 2026 in Detroit and closing Nov. 1-2 2026 in Hollywood.
Presale begins June 3 2026 at 10 a.m. for sign-ups by May 31 2026 11:59 p.m. PT, with general sale on June 4 2026 at 10 a.m. on band’s website.
The tour honors the 2006 album Taking the Long Way, which topped Billboard 200, won Grammys, and featured single “Not Ready to Make Nice” that peaked at No. 4 on Hot 100.

Summary

**Chicks Opening**

The Chicks are represented by Creative Artists Agency (CAA) for the tour.
They will open four stadium shows for Tim McGraw in July and August 2026.
Additional summer engagements include isolated dates in Atlantic City, Highland, Lincoln (California), Missoula (Montana) and Springfield (Illinois).
They will appear at the Boots And Hearts Country Music Festival in Ontario, Canada before the fall tour.
Live Nation promotes the tour and announced presale and general-sale dates.

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Chicks Kickoff

Comerica Bank is the exclusive presenting partner of the Fox Theatre for the tour kickoff.
Patty Griffin will appear as a special guest on select dates.
The tour will play intimate theaters, emphasizing acoustic detail and audience proximity.
Fans can use presale code LONGWAY for early tickets, which are sold on 313Presents.com, LiveNation.com, Thechicks.com/tour and Ticketmaster.com.
Each concert will feature the full Taking the Long Way album performed in sequence.

History

Historical Context

The 49th Grammy Awards in 2007 highlighted a revival of legacy artists, with the Grammy Nominees compilation debuting at No. 3 on the Billboard 200. Building on that momentum, The Chicks’ 2026 Taking the Long Way Tour will present the full album in large-scale stadiums across the United States, underscoring continued demand for veteran performers.

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Chicks Announce Tour

Chicks announced a Taking the Long Way Tour opening Sept. 30 2026 in Detroit and closing Nov. 1-2 2026 in Hollywood.
Presale begins June 3 2026 at 10 a.m. for sign-ups by May 31 2026 11:59 p.m. PT, with general sale on June 4 2026 at 10 a.m. on band’s website.
The tour honors the 2006 album Taking the Long Way, which topped Billboard 200, won Grammys, and featured single “Not Ready to Make Nice” that peaked at No. 4 on Hot 100.

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