George Strait Announces 2026 “One Last Ride” Tour
With that unmistakable Texas drawl and a gaze that’s seen both the dust and the glory, George Strait has officially announced what will be his final touring chapter — the 2026 “One Last Ride” Tour. This monumental farewell will not only mark the close of one of country music’s most enduring careers but will also carry its heart into one last, unforgettable journey.
The announcement came from Strait’s own ranch in Texas, where he stood in the shadow of his old saddle barn, Stetson in hand, his boots planted firmly in the dirt. Behind him, the horizon stretched wide — a fitting backdrop for a man whose music has always belonged to the open road and the people who travel it.
And fittingly, he revealed that the song that began it all for him — Unwound — will once again take its rightful place at the forefront. First released in 1981, Unwound became the spark that ignited a career spanning more than four decades, 60 No. 1 singles, and countless sold-out arenas. Now, 45 years later, it will be the song that carries him into the sunset of his touring life.
“I wanted to start where I began,” Strait said. “One last time, I will ride for the songs that made us who we are.”
The “One Last Ride” Tour will roll through more than 25 cities, starting in Dallas, Texas in March 2026 and culminating in a final, emotional performance in Nashville, Tennessee — the very city where his career took root. Along the way, fans can expect a setlist spanning his entire catalog: the cowboy waltzes, the heartbreak ballads, the dance hall anthems, and the deep cuts that die-hard fans have carried in their hearts for decades.
Industry insiders are calling this the most anticipated country tour of the decade, not just for the music but for the cultural moment it represents — the final bow of a man who never bent to trends, who kept traditional country alive and thriving long after many declared it gone.
Special guests are expected at every stop, with rumors swirling of appearances by longtime friends like Alan Jackson, Reba McEntire, and even younger stars who count Strait as their greatest influence.
For many, these concerts won’t just be shows — they’ll be pilgrimages. A chance to stand shoulder-to-shoulder, raise a beer or tip a hat, and sing along to the songs that became the soundtrack to small-town nights, long drives, and the milestones of ordinary lives.
When that final Unwound chord rings out under the wide-open sky, it will be more than the end of a tour. It will be the closing chapter of a story that belongs to every fan who ever found themselves in a George Strait song — a story that will keep riding on, even when the stage lights fade.