Marty Stuart & Connie Smith Announce 2026 Tour “One Last Ride”
In a moment that feels both bittersweet and historic, country music’s most enduring love story is taking its final bow. Marty Stuart and Connie Smith — partners in life, in music, and in the unwavering preservation of country tradition — have announced their 2026 One Last Ride tour. More than a farewell, this is a celebration of the songs, the stories, and the love that has bound them together for decades.
For fans, this announcement is more than just a date on a calendar. It’s a chance to witness two living legends share a stage not just as artists, but as soulmates. Marty, with his silver hair, sparkling jackets, and lightning-fast mandolin runs, remains one of country’s great showmen — a keeper of the flame whose career stretches from teenage prodigy to Grammy-winning icon. Connie, whose voice first conquered the charts in 1964 with Once a Day, still sings with the same clear, heartfelt grace that made her the pride of the Grand Ole Opry.
Songs That Built a Legacy
From Marty’s Tempted and Hillbilly Rock to Connie’s Ain’t Had No Lovin’ and The Hurtin’s All Over, the tour promises a setlist that spans the breadth of their combined history. Together, they’ll revisit the milestones — the chart-toppers, the duets, the gospel numbers that have stirred souls — and weave them with personal stories of the road, the Opry stage, and the quiet moments in between.
A Love Story in Harmony
What sets One Last Ride apart is that it’s not only the music that will be remembered, but the devotion. Married since 1997, Marty and Connie have been living proof that love can thrive in the often unforgiving world of show business. Onstage, their glances, harmonies, and laughter speak to a bond as strong as any lyric they’ve sung.
“This tour is about saying thank you,” Marty shared in a statement. “Thank you to the fans, to the music that brought us together, and to the life we’ve been blessed to share.”
Connie added with her trademark warmth, “It’s been a joy to sing these songs and live these stories alongside Marty. We want to give our fans one more night they’ll never forget.”
The Final Curtain… Or Just a Pause?
The One Last Ride tour will wind its way through beloved country strongholds — from Nashville’s storied Ryman Auditorium to the small-town theaters where their music first found its home. Every stop will be a night steeped in history, harmony, and heart.
Yet, even as fans prepare to say goodbye, one question will linger: is this truly the end, or could the road call them back once more? In the world of country music, “farewell” has a way of becoming “see you again.”
One thing is certain — when Marty Stuart and Connie Smith walk off that stage for the last time, they’ll leave behind more than music. They’ll leave a legacy of love, faith, and the kind of country tradition that shines forever.