Tim McGraw announces show at Darien Lake

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Three-time Grammy Award-winning superstar Tim McGraw announces his 2026 North American summer headline tour, promoted by Live Nation, which will feature three exclusive stadium shows. The “Pawn Shop Guitar Tour” announcement precedes a new track from McGraw titled “Pawn Shop Guitar,” set for release early next month.

The 33-date tour will make a stop at Darien Lake Amphitheater on Aug. 1, with support from 49 Winchester.

“The band and I are so excited to get back out on the road this summer,” McGraw said. “And we’ve got three really special stadium shows – with some really special guests. I can’t believe they all agreed to join me!! THE CHICKS and LADY A! I dare you to find more hits in one show! This will be a great night of incredible songs and musicianship. 49 Winchester and Timothy Wayne will join us for select dates and we can’t wait to see everyone.”

McGraw recently debuted a premium version of his fan experience, McGrawONE+. With a desire to put tickets in the hands of fans first, McGrawONE+ will offer an exclusive presale. Visit timmcgraw.com/mcgrawone to sign up, download the app, and get your code to get first shot at tickets, content and much more. Limit 8 per show.

McGraw’s upcoming tour follows his intimate, sold-out limited engagement at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace last December and his massive 2024 “Standing Room Only Tour.” With a career spanning more than three decades, the touring titan promises even more high-energy shows featuring his chart-topping hits and fan favorites with his upcoming tour.

Tickets will first be available via an artist presale starting at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 4, followed by a Citi presale beginning at 10 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 5. Citi cardmembers in the U.S. will have access to presale tickets through the Citi Entertainment program. For complete presale details, visit www.citientertainment.com.

Additional presales will run throughout the week ahead of the general on-sale beginning at 10 a.m. Friday, Feb. 6, at www.timmcgraw.com.

The tour will also offer a variety of different VIP packages and experiences for fans to take their concert experience to the next level. Packages vary but include premium tickets, meet-and-greet and photo op with McGraw, an exclusive backstage tour, invitation to the McGraw VIP Lounge, VIP-exclusive merchandise and more. VIP package contents vary based on the offer selected. For more information, visit vipnation.com! 

More about Tim McGraw: McGraw’s unparalleled career includes sales of over 106 million records worldwide, 49 No. 1 singles, 19 No. 1 albums and countless industry awards and accolades. He holds the record for second-most No. 1 albums in the U.S. just behind George Strait. His unique chart achievements include having three singles in the Top 20 of the radio charts on multiple occasions, as well as having two singles spend over 10 weeks at No. 1. He has brought to life some of the biggest hit singles of all-time, including “Live Like You Were Dying” and “Humble and Kind,” a message that continues to impact fans around the world, including a Spanish version sung by McGraw. He has routinely been cited as one of the biggest touring artists in the history of country music and his 2024 “Standing Room Only Tour” ended the year as one of the top tours in country music.

As part of the host committee, McGraw welcomed the largest outdoor crowd ever in Nashville during his performance at the 2019 NFL Draft. He has also appeared in the “NFL Tailgate” party for Superbowl LII and the College Football Playoffs. He headlined the first Major League Baseball game in the history of Tennessee, the MLB Speedway Classic at Bristol Motor Speedway. As a co-founder of Nashville’s first-ever PRCA ProRodeo, Music City Rodeo, McGraw debuted his new song, “King Rodeo (Live from the Inaugural Music City Rodeo),” to the sold-out crowd at the Bridgestone Arena event. An exclusive video arrived alongside the track on YouTube, highlighting the journey behind the creation and performance of the song and its connection to the rodeo itself, featuring World Champion riders.

McGraw’s latest EP release, “Poet’s Resume,” is anchored by the No. 1 single “One Bad Habit” and storming the charts with “McArthur,” a collaboration with HARDY, Eric Church and Morgan Wallen.

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More about 49 Winchester: Hailing from the small Appalachian town of Castlewood, Virginia, 49 Winchester is a six-piece band whose rugged roots and unfiltered energy have earned them acclaim as one of country music’s most exciting rising acts. Known for a fiery blend of southern rock and country soul, the band has released five studio albums, toured internationally, and built a loyal following through electrifying live performances.

Led by singer-songwriter Isaac Gibson alongside Bus Shelton (lead guitar), Chase Chafin (bass), Noah Patrick (pedal steel), Tim Hall (keys) and Justin Louthian (drums), 49 Winchester channels the grit, heart and humor of Appalachia in every song.

The band is currently in the studio with Grammy-winning producer Dave Cobb, crafting new music that expands its sound while staying true to working-class roots.