Country music sensation Sam Barber, the multi-platinum Missouri native who now calls Nashville home, has announced his ambitious American Route Tour for 2026, spanning 23 performances across the United States. The tour follows the success of his Gold-certified debut album “Restless Mind,” which has helped the artist accumulate more than 2 billion global streams and 10 million monthly Spotify listeners since its 2024 release.
Kicking off with two nights at The Lyric in Oxford, Mississippi on January 30-31, 2026, Barber’s tour will traverse multiple regions including the South and Midwest before concluding at Kentucky’s Railbird Festival on June 6, 2026. The carefully plotted route includes stops at The Anthem in Washington D.C., The Sylvee in Madison, Wisconsin, and several Florida venues in cities like Clearwater and Pompano Beach, offering fans across the country ample opportunity to experience his live performances.
Tickets for the American Route Tour go on sale to the general public on October 31, 2025, at 10 a.m. local time, with fan presales beginning three days earlier on October 28. Enthusiasts are encouraged to register through official channels to secure early access to tickets for venues ranging from intimate theaters to sprawling amphitheaters and festival grounds. Sam shared the exciting news across his social media platforms, posting a captivating tour poster featuring a map highlighting all the cities he’ll visit.
Secure your spot for Sam Barber’s American Route Tour with presale access beginning October 28, ahead of general ticket sales.
The tour will feature a rotating lineup of supporting acts, including Bebe Stockwell, Waylon Wyatt, Wild Horses, Clover County, and Michael Marcagi, creating unique concert experiences at each stop. This diverse selection of opening talent reflects Barber’s commitment to showcasing varied voices within the country and Americana music scenes.
Prior to this nationwide journey, Barber will maintain his reputation as a festival favorite with appearances at Austin City Limits, Redwest, and an international stop at Out of the Blue in Riviera Cancún, Mexico. Barber’s team has orchestrated a sophisticated promotional campaign that includes pre-save opportunities and targeted press outreach to build anticipation ahead of each tour date. Fans can also follow Barber’s editorial playlists to discover the music that inspires his unique sound and connects with his artistic vision.
His headlining stint at California’s prestigious Stagecoach Music Festival in Indio represents one of the tour’s most anticipated moments, cementing Barber’s rising status in country music’s competitive landscape. At just 22 years old, Barber has already established himself as one of the most promising voices in modern country music.
