Country Singer-Songwriter John PayCheck & His Calvary Band Announce 2026 Better Plan Tour, Set For 23 Cities Across 15 States, With Additional Dates TBA

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (March 04, 2026) — Country singer-songwriter and independent recording artist John PayCheck and his cavalry band announces their 2026 Better Plan Tour, currently slated to pass through 15 states and 23 cities throughout the United States, with additional dates to be announced soon. They’ll kick it all off on March 13, bringing a tried and true honky-tonk country roadshow to fans at The Southgate House Revival [Info/Tickets] in Newport, Kentucky. That’s followed by April and May runs through North Carolina, Massachusetts, Texas, Ohio, New York, Nevada, Wisconsin, Michigan, Minnesota, South Dakota and Arizona.
“I’ve always believed the road is where the real magic happens,” PayCheck said. “Touring isn’t easy, but when the lights go down, the amps kick on, and you see a crowd ready to have a good time, every mile is worth it. That connection with the fans is what keeps us rolling.”
PayCheck, who recently joined the talent roster at The Kirby Organization (TKO), will perform the songs from his first two critically acclaimed albums; 2021’s We All Have A Story and 2024’s More Days Behind, along with tipping his hat with a few musical tributes from his late father’s catalog, the one-and-only Johnny PayCheck. John is expected to announce his third studio album in early Spring 2026, which was recently recorded in Nashville.
For tour updates and ticket links follow on BandsInTown or visit his website at johnpaycheck.com/shows.
2026 Better Plan Tour DatesMAR 13 – The Southgate House Revival / Newport, Ky. [info/tickets]APR 02 – Shooters Tavern / Hickory, N.C. APR 10 – Off The Rails / Worcester, Mass. [info/tickets]APR 17 – Reo Bar & Grill / Longview, Texas [info/tickets] APR 18 – Brisket Love BBQ & Icehouse / Lindale, Texas [info/tickets]MAY 02 – The Patriot Public House / Hillsboro, Ohio [info/tickets]MAY 03 – Wadsworth’s Grill / Wadsworth, N.Y.
MAY 06 – The Law Office Pub / Yorkville, Ill. [info/tickets]MAY 07 – Shank Hall / Milwaukee, Wisc. [info/tickets]
MAY 09 – The Venue Event Center / Cadillac, Mich. [info/tickets]
MAY 12 – The Doublewide / Elko New Market, Minn. [info/tickets]
MAY 29 – Bisbee Grand Hotel / Bisbee, Ariz. [info/tickets]
JUN 20 – Hoots Hall / Burleson, Texas [info/tickets]
JUN 24 – Amish County Theater / Millersburg, Ohio [info/tickets]
JUL 11 – Lake Blackshear Resort & Golf Club / Cordele, Ga. [info/tickets]
AUG 15 – Crow Peak Brewing Company / Spearfish, S.D. [info/tickets]
AUG 23 – Rollie’s / Sauk Rapids, Minn. [info/tickets]
SEP 12 – The Farm Party / Brookeville, Ind. [tickets coming soon!]
SEP 24 – Potomac Gardens / Coltons Point, Md. [info/tickets]
SEP 26 – Hub City Vinyl / Hagerstown, Md. [info/tickets]
SEP 27 – Howland Cultural Center / Beacon, N.Y. [info/tickets]
OCT 17 – Soggy Bottom Saloon / Beaumont, Texas [info/tickets]
NOV 07 – 11th St. Cowboy Bar / Bandera, Texas [info/tickets]
**For additional tour updates follow on BandsInTown or visit johnpaycheck.com/shows

About John PayCheck:
John PayCheck is a road-tested traditional country artist building a modern career through shows, songs, and consistency—without chasing trends or shortcuts. Born in Nashville, he got his start the old-school way: as a roadie, learning the business while traveling with his father, country legend and Grand Ole Opry member Johnny PayCheck—then stepping out to forge a path that’s uniquely his own.

John’s momentum is backed by national press: Forbes profiled him around “More Days Behind” and his own lane in country music, American Songwriter premiered his “Honky-Tonk Blackout” music video in an exclusive, and Cowboys & Indians spotlighted “Foolish Ways” with a C&I Music Video Premiere. His debut single “Lone Stars” landed on the MusicRow charts, and he’s a CMA of Texas Jim & Mona Boles Legacy Award recipient and recognized by the Academy of Western Artists in 2021 for best country album.His second album earned GRAMMY consideration in 2025, landing in a limited field of 45 releases in its category under consideration for nomination. Co-writing with Erin Enderlin, Struggle Jennings, and longtime collaborator Scott Gabbey, PayCheck recorded 18 new tracks in Nashville with producer Bill McDermott, and in 2026 he’ll take the next step on the multi-state Better Plan Tour ahead of an anticipated third album due out in late 2026 with single releases all throughout the year.