Who Is Opening for Thomas Rhett on the 2026 Soundtrack to Life Tour?
Thomas Rhett heads out on the Soundtrack to Life Tour in 2026, a 24-date summer-into-fall run that starts July 9 in Nashville and wraps October 24 in Omaha. The support bill is built two ways: one anchor opener every single night, plus a rotating set of rising country names who join for different stretches. Here's who's on the bill and what to expect.
How the Lineup Works
Emily Ann Roberts opens every show on the tour, so no matter which date you catch, she's on the bill. Around her, Thomas Rhett rotates a group of newer country artists across the run, including ERNEST, Kashus Culpepper, Conner Smith, Vincent Mason, and Zach John King. The rotating acts join for select legs rather than the whole tour, so the third name on your ticket depends on the city.
Emily Ann Roberts
Emily Ann Roberts is the constant on this tour, opening all 24 dates. The Tennessee singer first reached a national audience on network television and has since built a traditional-leaning country catalog with strong vocal performances and a warm stage presence. Opening every night of a major headline tour is a significant step up, and it makes her the one opener every ticket buyer is guaranteed to see.
ERNEST
ERNEST is one of the rotating supporting acts. Beyond his own releases, he is one of the most in-demand songwriters in Nashville, with credits across many of the genre's recent hits, including frequent collaborations with Thomas Rhett himself. That working relationship makes his appearances on this run feel like a natural fit.
Kashus Culpepper
Kashus Culpepper is among the newer voices rotating through the bill. The Alabama artist blends country with soul and blues influences and has been one of the faster-rising names in the format, making his slots on this tour a good chance to catch him before headline rooms.
Conner Smith, Vincent Mason, and Zach John King
Rounding out the rotating support are Conner Smith, Vincent Mason, and Zach John King, three rising country artists who each join for portions of the run. All three represent the current wave of younger country acts, and their inclusion gives the tour a deep bench of opening talent that shifts from leg to leg.
What to Expect
Thomas Rhett's live show leans on a long string of country radio hits and an upbeat, crowd-pleasing arena production. The Soundtrack to Life Tour follows his recent album cycle and keeps the focus on singalong moments. With Emily Ann Roberts opening nightly and a rotating cast of newer acts beneath her, the tour doubles as a showcase of where country's next class is heading, so showing up early is worth it on every date.
How to Get Tickets
Tickets went on sale March 13, 2026 through Ticketmaster, with availability varying by market. Check the Thomas Rhett page on TourWax for current dates and direct ticket links as resale and additional inventory appear.
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