CMA New Artist of the Year nominee Stephen Wilson Jr. has just announced his 2026 Gary The Torch Tour. The 17-date run kicks off on March 6 in Columbus, Ohio, and hits major music markets like Toronto, Boston, Brooklyn, Philadelphia, and Denver, before concluding on April 25 in Chicago. The Indiana-born, Nashville-based rising country star won over fans during his acclaimed two-year søn of dad tour, alongside notable appearances supporting Eric Church and HARDY. Wilson Jr. will start 2026 with additional shows opening for Church and some high-profile festival appearances, before launching his headlining tour. Ahead of his scheduled performance at the CMA Awards on Nov. 19, Wilson Jr. will also be the musical guest on Jimmy Kimmel Live! on Nov. 18, while also making his headlining debut at the historic Ryman Auditorium in Nashville with two sold-out shows on Nov. 23 and 24. Ticket pre-sales for the newly announced shows start on Tuesday (November 11), with general on-sales beginning Friday (November 14). (All Country News)