Country singer Wynonna Judd and rock singer-songwriter Melissa Etheridge will co-headline the "Raised on Radio" North American tour beginning June 24, 2026 [2].

The collaboration brings together two distinct genres of American music to celebrate the influences that shaped the artists' childhoods. By pairing a country icon with a rock mainstay, the tour aims to attract a diverse audience while supporting philanthropic causes.

The tour kicks off on Wednesday, June 24, 2026 [2], at the Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts in Virginia [1]. From there, the duo will perform at various venues across the U.S. throughout the summer of 2026 [1]. Scheduled stops include the Green Music Center in Rohnert Park, California [2].

Beyond the musical performances, the tour incorporates a charitable component. The artists have committed to donating $1 from every ticket sold [1] to either the Etheridge Foundation or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital [1]. This initiative ensures that the tour's commercial success translates into direct financial support for medical research, and music-related foundations.

Judd and Etheridge designed the tour to honor the radio broadcasts and records that influenced their early careers. The "Raised on Radio" theme serves as a tribute to the era of broadcast media that defined their musical identities before the digital age.

The pairing of Judd and Etheridge represents a strategic blend of legacy acts targeting a demographic that appreciates traditional songwriting and live instrumentation. By utilizing a co-headlining format, the tour maximizes its reach across different fan bases, bridging the gap between Nashville country and rock and roll.

“The tour kicks off on Wednesday, June 24, 2026”

This tour highlights a growing trend of legacy artists from different genres collaborating to consolidate aging fan bases. By integrating a charitable give-back model into the ticket pricing, the artists are leveraging their combined brand equity to generate consistent funding for pediatric health and arts foundations while celebrating the cultural impact of terrestrial radio.