John Michael Montgomery Announces Final Concert at Rupp Arena
The country legend is taking his final bow with a farewell concert in Lexington, joined by family for one unforgettable night.
Written by Amanda Tempel
Country music icon John Michael Montgomery has officially announced his farewell performance. “The Road Back Home Tour” will take place on December 12, 2025, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky.
The multi-platinum artist, who has charted nearly 40 singles throughout his career, is best known for timeless hits like “I Swear” - the most-played country single of 1994 - along with fan favorites such as “Sold,” “Be My Baby Tonight,” “I Love The Way You Love Me,” “Life’s A Dance,” and many more. Fans attending this special night will have the chance to hear those beloved songs live one final time.
Joining Montgomery on stage for his last concert will be a few familiar faces: his brother Eddie Montgomery of Montgomery Gentry, his son Walker Montgomery, and his son-in-law Travis Denning.
“I stepped on a tour bus for the first time in 1992 and haven’t looked back since, but now it’s time to bring it all back home for my last concert and I can’t think of a better place than Rupp Arena. I wanted to celebrate this occasion with my family, so I invited some of them to perform with me. We are going to have a lot of fun and end this ride in a big way,” says Montgomery.
Tickets For John Michael Montgomery’s Final Concert
Pre-Sale:
Pre-sale tickets will be available starting Wednesday, July 30, at 10 a.m. and ending Thursday, July 31, at 10 p.m. Use the code MONTGOMERY to access pre-sale tickets.
General Public On-Sale:
Tickets will go on sale to the general public on Friday, August 1, at 10 a.m. via Ticketmaster.
John Michael Montgomery’s Legendary Career
John Michael Montgomery turned an uncanny ability to relate to fans into one of country music's most storied careers. Behind the string of hit records, the roomful of awards and the critical and fan accolades that have defined his phenomenal success lies a connection that goes beyond his undeniable talent and his proven knack for picking hits. Thirty-six singles, seven that reached Number One, and eleven studio albums which have amassed millions and millions in sales, certifying Multi-Platinum as well as Gold RIAA status. Montgomery received the CMA Horizon award and was named the ACM's “Top New Vocalist,” setting off a long series of awards that included the CMA's “Single of The Year,” and “Song of the Year,” Billboard's “Top Country Artist,” and a Grammy nomination. The country music icon announced in 2024 that he would officially retire from full-time touring at the end of 2025 with his “The Road Home” Tour.
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John Michael Montgomery will wrap up his legendary career with a farewell concert in Lexington, joined by Eddie Montgomery, Walker Montgomery, and Travis Denning.