Wynonna Judd sings the national anthem prior to the start of Game One of the National League Division Series between the St. Louis Cardinals and te Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium on October 3, 2014 in Los Angeles, California.
In a press release, Wynonna talked about the smaller scale tour and the why behind it. She said, "The concept for the 'Stories & Song' tour has been a dream of mine for many years and will be unlike any tour I’ve ever done before. My husband and professional partner, Cactus Moser, and I have put this show together and, along with the band (The Big Noise), we all feel a renewed passion and we believe that this music is being celebrated in a whole new way. That gives me a great deal of hope and it is my prayer that others who come to our shows will experience that hope as well."
She went on to explain the timing of the new type of tour, saying, "I have shared the stage with some of the greatest singers and musicians in the world and I have recorded with artists from all genres of music. It has been an amazing journey for me. I'm an ordinary woman that extraordinary things have happened to because I choose to continue to suit up and show up where I am called. I am more passionate now than I have ever been about my life, my gift, my faith, hopes and dreams, and I want so much to share my story and my songs with my fans. I have experienced so many personal and professional highs and lows on this journey, and having been on the road for 34 years now, I am so grateful for the wisdom and experience I have gained throughout all that has happened on and off stage. I'm looking forward to sharing my message with others, to celebrate this time in my life with the fans that have supported me all these years, as well as connect with new fans."
A new tour isn't the only thing in the works for 2015. Wynonna and Cactus have been busy working on solo material for her 8th studio album due out next year on Curb Records. Over the summer, she spoke with Rolling Stone Country about the direction the new music is taking, calling it a "vintage yet modern" project that "will absolutely defy all the odds."
The couple also recently released "Follow Me," an original song exclusively for the film The Hornet’s Nest which features extraordinary real footage that helps tell the story of an elite group of U.S. troops sent deep inside of one of Afghanistan’s most hostile valleys. They performed the compelling tune on "Good Morning America" this past May with members of the U.S. Armed Forces in the studio.
"Wynonna and Friends: Stories & Song" Tour Dates:
January 14 - Durham, NC - The Carolina Theatre
January 15 - Alexandria, VA - The Birchmere
January 16 - Ashland, KY - Paramount Arts Center
January 17 - Louisville, KY - Brown Theatre
January 29 - Wabash, IN - Honeywell Center
January 30 - Youngstown, OH - Stambaugh Auditorium
January 31 - Merrillville, IN - Star Plaza Theatre
February 6 - Boise, ID - Morrison Center for the Performing Arts
February 7 - Lewiston, ID - Clearwater River Casino Event Center
February 12 - Campbell, CA - Heritage Theatre
February 14 - La Mirada, CA - La Mirada Theatre (2 shows)
February 16 - Beaver Creek, CO - Vilar Performing Arts Center
February 19 - Salina, KS - Stiefel Theatre for the Performing Arts
February 226 - Lancaster, PA - American Music Theatre
February 27 - Westbury, NY - Theatre at Westbury
February 28 - Verona, NY - Turning Stone Casino Resort
March 5 - Williamsport, PA - Community Arts Center
March 6 - Ridgefield, CT - The Ridgefield Playhouse
March 7 - Niagara Falls, NY - Seneca Niagara Casino & Hotel
March 8 - Boston, MA - Wilbur Theatre
