News Summary
Country singer Sam Barber has unveiled his plans for the highly anticipated ‘The American Route’ tour, featuring 23 dates across the United States. The tour will kick off with a two-night performance at The Lyric Oxford in Oxford, Missouri. Following his recent appearance at the Out of the Blue festival in Mexico, Barber is ready to embark on this exciting journey, culminating at the Railbird Festival in Kentucky. Fans can expect supporting acts on select dates and can register for presale tickets beginning October 28.
Oxford, Missouri – Country singer Sam Barber has announced plans for his much-anticipated 2026 tour, titled “The American Route.” The tour will consist of 23 dates across the United States, beginning with a two-night engagement at The Lyric Oxford in Oxford, Missouri, on January 30-31.
This new tour announcement follows Barber’s recent participation in Noah Kahan’s Out of the Blue festival in Rivera Cancún, Mexico, slated for January 7-11. The 22-year-old artist, renowned for his engaging country music performances, reports over 10 million monthly listeners on Spotify and has made a name for himself at numerous music festivals.
Notable Venues and Tour Highlights
The tour is set to feature performances at several notable venues, including:
- The Anthem in Washington, D.C.
- The Sylvee in Madison, Wisconsin
- First Security Amphitheater in Little Rock, Arkansas
- The Orion Amphitheater in Huntsville, Alabama
- Pompano Beach Amphitheater in Pompano Beach, Florida
- Red Hat Amphitheater in Raleigh, North Carolina
The journey culminates at the Railbird Festival in Lexington, Kentucky, on June 6, 2026.
Supporting Acts and Ticket Information
On select dates of “The American Route” tour, fans will be treated to performances from supporting artists including Bebe Stockwell, Waylon Wyatt, Wild Horses, Clover County, and Michael Marcagi. Fans eager to attend the shows can register for presale tickets starting on October 28 at 10 a.m. local time through the official site sambarberlive.com. General ticket sales will commence on October 31 at 10 a.m. local time.
Background on Sam Barber
Sam Barber has quickly established himself in the country music scene, having performed at notable festivals such as Redwest, Peacemaker, and Austin City Limits. In addition to his upcoming tour, he is also scheduled to appear at the prestigious Stagecoach Festival in Indio, California. Barber has garnered attention for his sold-out shows across key markets including New York, Boston, Atlanta, Orlando, and Fort Worth.
Barber, represented by Wasserman Music in the U.S., Canada, and Europe, continues to grow his fan base and solidify his presence in the country music genre.
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Additional Resources
- Sam Barber Official Site
- Wikipedia: Sam Barber
- Billboard: Sam Barber
- Google Search: Sam Barber tour 2026
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Country Music
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