MULTI-PLATINUM CHART-TOPPER NATE SMITH KICKS OFF LONG LIVE COUNTRY ROCK & ROLL TOUR

NORTH AMERICAN HEADLINE RUN WRAPS UP IN JUNE
WITH TWO-NIGHT STAND AT RYMAN AUDITORIUM
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COUNTRY STAR SHARES STORIES OVER SHOTS
ON BILLBOARD’S “TAKES US OUT”

NASHVILLE, TENN. (March 31, 2026) — Last Thursday at Cain’s Ballroom in Tulsa, MULTI-PLATINUM chart-topper Nate Smith fired up his hugely anticipated LONG LIVE COUNTRY ROCK & ROLL TOUR, produced by Live Nation. The Country star’s biggest North American run yet, the 23-date coast-to-coast trek features special guests Josh Ross, Brandon Wisham, and Just Jayne on select dates and continues through a two-night takeover at Nashville’s legendary Ryman Auditorium on June 17 and 18. Go here for Smith’s full tour itinerary. Known for a high-octane live set built on grit, volume, and plenty of raw energy, Smith launched the LONG LIVE COUNTRY ROCK & ROLL TOUR in partnership with Honda Powersports — a leading manufacturer of ATVs, side-by-sides and motorcycles, with major production facilities in North Carolina and South Carolina.After commanding Cain’s Ballroom with a blistering setlist of blockbuster hits and fan-favorite standouts, Smith brought his powerhouse show to Riverwind Casino in Norman, OK, on Friday (3/27), then delivered his highest ticket selling show to date with his first-ever headline performance at the iconic Billy Bob’s Texas in Fort Worth on Saturday (3/28). The LONG LIVE COUNTRY ROCK & ROLL TOUR will continue this Thursday (April 2) at The Dome at Toyota Oakdale in Wallingford, CT, then storm through major cities like Atlanta (Buckhead Theatre on April 10), Detroit (The Fillmore Detroit on May 16), New York City (The Rooftop at Pier 17 on May 28), and Boston (Citizens House of Blues on May 29). Along the way, Smith will make his much-buzzed-about return to Stagecoach, taking the stage at the world’s biggest Country festival on Friday, April 24.

Just in time for the tour kickoff, Billboard featured Smith as the latest guest on “Takes Us Out” — an exclusive series that spotlights artists at their favorite dining spots. For his “Takes Us Out” episode, Smith sat down with Billboard’s Melinda Newman at Great White in Los Angeles and shared stories over shots of Patrón, including insights into the making of “After Midnight” (his radio-ruling collaboration with DIAMOND-certified superstar Tyler Hubbard). Over the course of the tequila-fueled chat, Smith also opened up about the smash success of his massive hit single “World on Fire,” his recent health journey, his work with Pop superstar Avril Lavigne, and much more. Go here to check out Smith’s episode of “Takes Us Out” now.

ABOUT NATE SMITH:
Just two years after smashing the doors open to the Country music scene, MULTI-PLATINUM chart-topper Nate Smith has risen to the ranks of the genre’s biggest hitmakers. With over 3.9 BILLION global career streams to date, he’s already earned his fourth consecutive #1 with current single “Fix What You Didn’t Break” (Sony Music Nashville), after becoming the first artist in Country Aircheck/Mediabase chart history to launch their career with three straight multi-week #1 smashes including 3X PLATINUM #1 “Whiskey On You”; PLATINUM, record-setting, 10-week consecutive #1 “World on Fire”; and PLATINUM #1 “Bulletproof.” The Paradise, California-born musician made a knockout debut in 2023 with his GOLD self-titled LP, and next brought his high-octane brand of Country to his sophomore album, California Gold, the following year with genre-defying collaborations featuring Avril Lavigne and Alesso (on the #1 Dance hit “I Like It”). With his TV appearances including TODAY, The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, and Jimmy Kimmel Live!, Smith’s racked up nominations from CMA, CMT, iHeartRadio, and People’s Choice Country Awards, all while being recognized as ACM New Male Artist of the Year 2024, Billboard’s Country Power Players Rookie of the Year 2024, and Amazon Music’s Breakthrough Artist 2024, and winning acclaim from the likes of Rolling Stone, GRAMMY.com, American Songwriter, Los Angeles Times, and The Tennessean (who praised him as “country music’s fastest-rising beloved voice”). Selling out crowds across the country as an incendiary headliner with his LONG LIVE COUNTRY ROCK & ROLL TOUR next spring, he’s also on deck as direct support for Jason Aldean’s FULL THROTTLE TOUR 2026, after previously opening for Thomas Rhett, Cole Swindell, and Morgan Wallen. Dropping “After Midnight” featuring Tyler Hubbard, after last joining forces with HARDY for “Nobody Likes Your Girlfriend,” he also delivered the deeply poignant “Dads Don’t Die.” Smith is managed by Kevin “Chief” Zaruk and Simon Tikhman with The Core Entertainment.