Country Royalty Unite: Blake Shelton & Trace Adkins Return for Friends & Heroes Tour 2025
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Saddle up, country music fans. 2025 is shaping up to be a year to remember as Blake Shelton and Trace Adkins reunite for the powerhouse Friends & Heroes Tour, launching February 27 in Lexington, Kentucky, and wrapping up March 22 in State College, Pennsylvania.
This 12-city North American run promises more than just a night of great music—it’s a celebration of country music’s roots, future, and the bond between two of its most iconic performers.
🎤 A Legendary Lineup
Joining Blake and Trace on the road are country favorite Craig Morgan, ‘Strawberry Wine’ icon Deana Carter, and rising star Emily Ann Roberts, making this tour a must-see blend of generations and genres. From rowdy anthems to heartstring-pulling ballads, fans can expect a musical journey steeped in authenticity and camaraderie.
Blake, whose Friends & Heroes series first launched in 2019, brings new energy to the stage with fan favorites like God’s Country, Austin, and Honey Bee. Meanwhile, Trace will deliver his signature baritone on timeless hits including You’re Gonna Miss This and Ladies Love Country Boys, along with a few surprises fans won’t want to miss.
🤠 Trace Adkins Solo Tour: What Color’s Your Wild
The momentum doesn’t stop when Friends & Heroes ends. Trace Adkins is headed back out on the road for his own headlining tour, What Color’s Your Wild, hitting intimate venues in Farmington, Ashland, Omaha, and Fort Dodge. Expect a raw, stripped-down experience featuring both beloved classics and new material that highlights Trace’s continued evolution as an artist.
💛 A Tour with Heart
Beyond the music, the tour continues its tradition of giving back. Blake Shelton is once again partnering with Propeller to raise funds for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Fans can support the cause through special donation-driven experiences, exclusive perks, and other activations throughout the tour.
📅 Tour Snapshot
Friends & Heroes Tour 2025
🧑🤝🧑 Headliners: Blake Shelton & Trace Adkins
📍 Dates: Feb 27 – Mar 22, 2025
🌆 Cities: Lexington, Baltimore, Uncasville, State College & more
🌟 Guests: Craig Morgan, Deana Carter, Emily Ann Roberts
❤️ Charity Partner: St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
What Color’s Your Wild Tour (Solo Tour)
🎤 Artist: Trace Adkins
🏙️ Cities: Farmington, Ashland, Omaha, Fort Dodge
🎶 Focus: New songs, personal stories, career-spanning setlist
🎟 Tickets Now Available
🎫 Presale: Opened Sept 2024 for fan clubs and AmEx holders
🛒 General Sale: Available now via official artist websites and major ticketing platforms
⭐ VIP Packages & Meet & Greets: Available in select cities
🔚 Final Word
From stadium-shaking anthems to intimate acoustic sets, Friends & Heroes 2025 and What Color’s Your Wild offer fans a chance to reconnect with the soul of country music. With deep friendship, powerhouse vocals, and heartfelt storytelling at the forefront, Shelton and Adkins are reminding the world that real country never goes out of style.
The guitars are tuned. The boots are laced. The legend continues.
🎵 Let the thunder roll.