The world of country music is standing still tonight. After nearly a decade of defining the heart and soul of American sound, Blake Shelton — The King of Country — has officially announced his farewell tour: “THE LAST HIGHWAY.”
Launching April 18, 2026, from Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena, the tour will blaze across over 40 cities in North America, the UK, and Australia — a journey through every era of Shelton’s remarkable career. For fans who grew up on his songs, this isn’t just a concert series; it’s a celebration of the man who built the soundtrack to a generation.
🎸 THE LAST HIGHWAY BEGINS
Under glowing neon lights and a backdrop shaped like a winding country road, Shelton appeared on stage at the CMA press event with a message that felt both nostalgic and powerful:
“I’ve lived my whole life on the road — towns, faces, songs that became stories. This tour isn’t just a goodbye. It’s a thank-you. It’s my way of looking every fan in the eye and saying, ‘We did this together.’”
The tour is scheduled to run from April to December 2026, closing with a historic finale at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles — a night already dubbed by fans as “The Final Ride.”
🌟 SPECIAL GUESTS — A COUNTRY FAMILY REUNION
Blake won’t be traveling alone. The tour will feature an unprecedented lineup of guest stars and old friends, turning every stop into a country music homecoming:
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Gwen Stefani – joining for special duets of “Nobody But You” and “Happy Anywhere.”
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Luke Bryan – co-headlining select stadium shows with an electric “Country Brothers” medley.
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Carrie Underwood – surprise guest for “God Gave Me You” (live version with orchestral backing).
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Miranda Lambert – rumored to appear at the Nashville and Oklahoma shows in a rare reunion moment.
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Reba McEntire, Dierks Bentley, and Lainey Wilson – each scheduled for rotating guest performances across different tour legs.
Shelton’s longtime band, The Oklahoma Boys, will join him once again — reuniting the musicians who helped define his signature sound from Austin to God’s Country.
🎶 THE SETLIST: SONGS OF A LIFETIME
The preliminary setlist reads like a love letter to fans and to the road itself:
ACT I – The Early Miles
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Austin
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Some Beach
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The Baby
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Ol’ Red
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She Wouldn’t Be Gone
ACT II – The Heartland Years
6. Honey Bee
7. Mine Would Be You
8. Home (duet with Gwen Stefani)
9. Neon Light
10. Over You
ACT III – The Legend’s Road
11. Came Here to Forget
12. Sangria
13. God’s Country
14. Happy Anywhere
15. Boys ‘Round Here
Encore:
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Footloose (special tribute to his early career)
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The Last Highway — a new unreleased song, written exclusively for this farewell tour.
“It’s about every road that led me here,” Blake teased. “Every show, every night, every person who sang along — that’s the highway I’ll never forget.”
💥 SURPRISES ALONG THE ROAD
Fans can expect more than just music. According to insiders, each city will feature a unique stage design inspired by its landscape and culture — from a giant digital “Route 66” map in Arizona to a simulated Nashville bar setup in New York.
A limited-edition documentary series, “Riding the Last Highway,” will accompany the tour, capturing behind-the-scenes moments, fan stories, and emotional footage from every stop. Blake’s team has also confirmed that part of the tour’s revenue will be donated to children’s hospitals and veterans’ housing projects, continuing his legacy of giving back.
🏆 A FAREWELL FIT FOR A KING
Since his debut in 2001, Blake Shelton has sold over 50 million albums, earned nine CMA Awards, and spent more than two decades on the charts. But beyond accolades, he’s been the voice of honesty — the everyman who sang about heartbreak, joy, whiskey, and home with the same sincerity.
From the honky-tonks of Oklahoma to the global stage of The Voice, Shelton’s journey has embodied the American dream — full of grit, humor, and heart.
And now, that journey reaches its final, glorious stretch.
✨ WHAT COMES AFTER
When asked what he plans to do after “The Last Highway,” Shelton simply smiled:
“Maybe I’ll finally learn how to sit still. But knowing me… I’ll probably find another stage somewhere — maybe a small-town fair or a charity night with friends. Music doesn’t leave you. It just changes how it finds you.”
For fans, The Last Highway isn’t a goodbye — it’s a promise. One last chance to witness a man who turned simple stories into timeless anthems.
📅 THE GRAND FINALE
🗓 December 19, 2026 – SoFi Stadium, Los Angeles, CA
🎤 “The Final Ride” — featuring all special guests, full orchestra, and a fireworks tribute to Blake’s 25-year legacy.
💿 Live recording to be released as a double album titled “Forever Country: Blake Shelton’s Last Highway.”
The legend rides one last time.
One road.
One heart.
One voice that changed country music forever.
Blake Shelton: “THE LAST HIGHWAY” – Farewell Tour 2026.
Tickets go on sale January 10, 2026.
🔥 Get ready, America. The road ends, but the music lives on.
