Introduction to The Crooner & The Cowboy Tour
Two Texas musicians, Leon Bridges and Charley Crockett, are teaming up for a unique tour that celebrates their shared roots and the rich musical heritage of Texas. The tour, dubbed The Crooner & The Cowboy Tour, will feature a blend of R&B and country music, with both artists bringing their organic takes on old-fashioned styles to the stage.
About the Artists
Leon Bridges, raised in Fort Worth, and Charley Crockett, from the Rio Grande Valley and now living in Austin, are both proud Texans with a lot of Lone Star pride. Bridges is known for his soulful R&B sound, while Crockett brings a country twang to the table. Both artists have a strong connection to their past as buskers in Texas, which has influenced their music and style.
Tour Dates and Locations
The Crooner & The Cowboy Tour will kick off at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles on June 5, 2025, and will make stops in 21 cities across the United States and Canada. The tour will visit two cities in Texas: The Woodlands on September 21, 2025, and Austin on September 23, 2025. Both Texas shows will feature Dave Alvin and Jimmie Dale Gilmore as openers.
Full List of Tour Dates
- 6/05/2025 Hollywood Bowl // Los Angeles, CA
- 8/26/2025 BMO Pavilion // Milwaukee, WI
- 8/27/2025 Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre at Freedom Hill // Sterling Heights, MI
- 8/28/2025 Budweiser Stage // Toronto, ON
- 8/30/2025 Broadview Stage at SPAC // Saratoga Springs, NY
- 8/31/2025 Thompson’s Point // Portland, ME
- 9/01/2025 Thompson’s Point // Portland, ME
- 9/04/2025 Forest Hills Stadium // Forest Hills, NY
- 9/05/2025 The Mann Center // Philadelphia, PA
- 9/06/2025 Allianz Amphitheater at Riverfront // Richmond, VA
- 9/07/2025 Merriweather Post Pavilion // Columbia, MD
- 9/09/2025 Blossom Music Center // Cuyahoga Falls, OH
- 9/10/2025 The ICON Festival Stage at Smale Park // Cincinnati, OH
- 9/12/2025 Red Hat Amphitheater // Raleigh, NC
- 9/13/2025 Credit One Stadium // Charleston, SC
- 9/14/2025 St. Augustine Amphitheatre // St Augustine, FL
- 9/15/2025 The BayCare Sound // Clearwater, FL
- 9/17/2025 Coca-Cola Amphitheater // Birmingham, AL
- 9/19/2025 Walmart AMP // Rogers, AR
- 9/21/2025 The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion // The Woodlands, TX
- 9/23/2025 Moody Center // Austin, TX
Recent Releases and Charitable Efforts
Charley Crockett recently released his new album, Lonesome Drifter, on March 14, 2025, which has been praised for its honest and human storytelling. Leon Bridges is coming off the release of his fourth studio album, Leon, which he released during the Austin City Limits Music Festival on October 4, 2024. Every ticket sold for the tour will contribute $1 to Bridges’ charity, The Big Good, which helps amplify the causes of four North Texas partners.
Conclusion
The Crooner & The Cowboy Tour promises to be an exciting and unique musical experience, blending the styles of two talented Texas musicians. With a focus on celebrating their shared roots and the rich musical heritage of Texas, this tour is a must-see for fans of R&B and country music. Be sure to catch Leon Bridges and Charley Crockett on tour this summer and fall, and support a great cause in the process.
