Brad Paisley has a new project, a new tour, and a television appearance all landing in the same week. The Grammy-winning country superstar has launched ‘Tacklebox’, an ongoing release series drawing from decades of unreleased material alongside newly written songs rooted in the sounds of 90s country. The first track, “Fallin’,” is out now across all digital platforms.
Paisley describes ‘Tacklebox’ as open-ended by design. “I see this project as never-ending,” he says. “It’s almost like the fans have a direct link to my Dropbox or to a playlist that never ends.” The material spans songs written as far back as the 90s alongside new tracks inspired by the sounds of Alan Jackson, Brooks and Dunn, Alabama, George Strait, and Garth Brooks. Recording took place at The Castle in Franklin, TN, the same studio where several of his earliest albums were made. Additional music from ‘Tacklebox’ drops this week.
Tonight, Paisley performs “I’m Gonna Miss Her” with American Idol contestant Lucas Leon during the live finale on ABC at 8 pm, streaming on Disney+ and available the next day on Hulu. Paisley wrote the song in 1995 during his senior year at Belmont University. It became his third number 1 single in 2002, part of a career total now sitting at 25 number 1 songs. Last week, Belmont University presented Honorary Doctorates to both Paisley and his wife Kimberly Williams-Paisley in recognition of their philanthropic work in Nashville.
The Brad Paisley Live Tour launches August 27 in Bridgeport, Connecticut, wrapping around previously announced dates and festival appearances, and following his European shows in June. Jake Worthington opens select dates, with additional special guests to be announced. Promoted by Live Nation, presales begin tomorrow, Tuesday May 12, with VIP options available.
Brad Paisley Live 2026 Tour Dates:
Aug 27 – Bridgeport, CT @ Hartford Healthcare Amphitheater
Aug 28 – Boston, MA @ MGM Music Hall at Fenway
Aug 29 – Bangor, ME @ Maine Savings Amphitheater
Sep 2 – Fargo, ND @ Scheels Arena
Sep 4 – Milwaukee, WI @ BMO Pavilion
Sep 17 – Estero, FL @ Hertz Arena
Sep 18 – Ft. Lauderdale, FL @ FTL War Memorial Auditorium
Sep 19 – St. Augustine, FL @ St. Augustine Amphitheatre
Sep 25 – West Springfield, MA @ The Big E
Sep 26 – Richmond, VA @ Allianz Amphitheater at Riverfront
Oct 8 – Houston, TX @ The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion
Oct 9 – Corpus Christi, TX @ Hilliard Center Arena
Oct 10 – Ennis, TX @ Stars of Texas Music Festival