Country singer John PayCheck has announced his 2026 Better Plan Tour, a multi-state run currently scheduled to visit 23 cities across 15 states. The tour begins March 13 at The Southgate House Revival in Newport, Kentucky, bringing PayCheck’s honky-tonk roadshow to venues throughout the United States with additional dates expected to be announced.
The tour will feature songs from PayCheck’s first two albums, ‘We All Have A Story’ and ‘More Days Behind’, along with tributes to the music of his father, country legend Johnny PayCheck. The Nashville-born performer says touring remains central to his music, calling the connection with fans on the road the driving force behind the project.
PayCheck recently joined the roster of The Kirby Organization and is preparing to announce his third studio album, recorded in Nashville and expected later in 2026. The upcoming record follows national recognition for his previous releases, including press coverage from Forbes, American Songwriter, and Cowboys and Indians.
His 2024 album ‘More Days Behind’ also received GRAMMY consideration in 2025. With new music planned throughout the year and an expanding tour schedule, PayCheck continues building momentum as a road-tested country performer rooted in traditional honky-tonk storytelling.
TOUR DATES:
Mar 13 – Newport, KY @ The Southgate House Revival
Apr 02 – Hickory, NC @ Shooters Tavern
Apr 10 – Worcester, MA @ Off The Rails
Apr 17 – Longview, TX @ Reo Bar & Grill
Apr 18 – Lindale, TX @ Brisket Love BBQ & Icehouse
May 02 – Hillsboro, OH @ The Patriot Public House
May 03 – Wadsworth, NY @ Wadsworth’s Grill
May 06 – Yorkville, IL @ The Law Office Pub
May 07 – Milwaukee, WI @ Shank Hall
May 09 – Cadillac, MI @ The Venue Event Center
May 12 – Elko New Market, MN @ The Doublewide
May 29 – Bisbee, AZ @ Bisbee Grand Hotel
Jun 20 – Burleson, TX @ Hoots Hall
Jun 24 – Millersburg, OH @ Amish County Theater
Jul 11 – Cordele, GA @ Lake Blackshear Resort & Golf Club
Aug 15 – Spearfish, SD @ Crow Peak Brewing Company
Aug 23 – Sauk Rapids, MN @ Rollie’s
Sep 12 – Brookeville, IN @ The Farm Party
Sep 24 – Coltons Point, MD @ Potomac Gardens
Sep 26 – Hagerstown, MD @ Hub City Vinyl
Sep 27 – Beacon, NY @ Howland Cultural Center
Oct 17 – Beaumont, TX @ Soggy Bottom Saloon
Nov 07 – Bandera, TX @ 11th St. Cowboy Bar