Dates confirmed in Texas, Tennessee, Oklahoma, Kansas, Arkansas, Virginia, Kentucky, Indiana, North Carolina, plus more TBA at johnpaycheck.com/shows
ICYMI: Debut music videos exclusively premiered by American Songwriter [click to read/watch]
and Cowboys & Indians [click to read/watch]
BOOK NOW: Local & regional media appearances [make request online]
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (May 13, 2025) — Country singer-songwriter and independent recording artist John PayCheck continues to add dates to his 2025 More Days Ahead Tour. Slated to cross more than 10 states in 2025, the tour will feature songs performed from his first two albums, 2021’s We All Have A Story and 2024’s More Days Behind, along with a few cuts from his Father’s catalog, the one and only Johnny PayCheck.
PayCheck and his calvary band also have dates confirmed for shows in Indiana, Tennessee, Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, Arkansas, Virginia, Kentucky, and North Carolina. He’ll also be in Nashville on Friday, June 06 for a meet & greet inside Fan Fair X during CMA Fest, and will return on July 17 for a special concert at Chief’s On Broadway [Info/Tickets]. Additional dates and appearances will be announced on BandsInTown and on his website at johnpaycheck.com/shows.
“I am excited to get back out on the road again this year,” PayCheck said. “I have always loved touring even though it’s hard work, but it’s always worth it. When you have a full house and people are dancing, me and the band are in the zone, groovin’ and the people are enjoying what you are doing, it’s just the best feeling!”
2025 More Days Ahead Tour Dates
MAY 01 – Hernando’s Hideaway / Memphis, Tenn.
MAY 03 – Mount Taylor Music Festival 2025 / Grants, N.M.
JUN 06 – Fan Fair X @ CMA Fest TBA / Nashville, Tenn.
JUL 17 – Chief’s On Broadway / Nashville, Tenn.
JUL 19 – Brisket Love BBQ / Lindale, Texas
AUG 22 – Cancun Cantina / Hanover, Md.
SEP 05 – Legends Pub House / Chickasha, Okla.
SEP 06 – Wichita Union Stockyards / Wichita, Kan.
SEP 13 – Lovettsville Benefit / Lovettsville, Va.
SEP 19 – The Southgate House / Newport, Ky.
SEP 20 – Private Event / Brookville, Ind.
SEP 26 – Neon Moon / Yantis, Texas
OCT 09 – Crooked Arrow Ranch / Conway, Ark.
OCT 10 – Old Time Singer Songwriter Venue / Valley View, Texas
OCT 11 – Soggy Bottom Saloon / Beaumont, Texas
OCT 15 – Dosey Doe Big Barn / The Woodlands, Texas
OCT 17 – Sundown / Llano, Texas
OCT 18 – 11th Street Cowboy Bar / Bandera, Texas
OCT 20 – Shooters Lounge / Hickory, N.C.
OCT 25 – Jackson Live / Seymour, Ind.
DEC 12 – Cancun Cantina / Hanover, Md.
**For tour updates follow on BandsInTown or johnpaycheck.com/shows
ICYMI: “Honky-Tonk Blackout” Premiered by American Songwriter & Begins Airing On The Heartland Network
PayCheck revisited his 2021 album We All Have A Story for his debut music video on the barn-burning country rocker “Honky-tonk Blackout” [stream/buy]. The video was exclusively premiered by American Songwriter [click to watch] this month and is also out now on PayCheck’s YouTube channel. On Friday, March 21 the video made its world TV premiere on The Heartland Network. Additionally, it is also available on Heartland’s livestream on watchheartlandtv.com and the It’s Real Good TV website and app.
“While he is not riding his father’s coattails, he proves that the apple didn’t fall far from the tree.”
– Clayton Edwards, American Songwriter
ICYMI: “Foolish Ways” exclusively premiered by Cowboys & Indians, set to air on Heartland Network beginning May 03
Commemorating the start of Mental Health Awareness Month in May, PayCheck released his new music video for earnest country ballad, “Foolish Ways” [stream/buy], from his 2024 sophomore album, More Days Behind. Today, in an exclusive music video premiere from Cowboys & Indians [click to read/watch], PayCheck chatted with renowned entertainment journalist Joe Leydon about his life, and career. The video’s official roll out on PayCheck’s YouTube channel is scheduled for Thursday, May 01 at 9am ET. The video will also begin airing nationwide on The Heartland Network on May 03.
“…on his second album, More Days Behind, he turned more thoughtful and introspective with ‘Foolish Ways.’”
– Joe Leydon, Cowboys & Indians
About John PayCheck:
John PayCheck, son of country music legend Johnny PayCheck, embodies the traditions of country music while forging his own path in the industry. John’s musical journey began humbly as a roadie, where he learned about the business while traveling with his father and surrounded by legends. Music was ingrained into his everyday life as a result.
However, two major events diverted him from music temporarily; the tragedy of 9/11 spurred him to serve his country as an Army aviator, followed by his father’s passing in 2003, which led him to explore passions in firefighting and technology. John still serves as a Reserve Army Officer in Europe, but despite his temporary hiatus, music remained a constant thread in his life, drawing him back 20 years later.
As a combat veteran, farmer, and devoted family man, John’s return to music has been fueled by industry support and the encouragement of fellow country music legacy artists. His first single “Lone Stars” from his debut album, We All Have a Story, charted on Music Row, a significant milestone in his career. He has written songs with Erin Enderlin and Scott Gabbey, and is a CMA member and BMI songwriter. John has shared the stage with Chris Janson, Confederate Railroad, Dallas Moore and others and was invited to perform at the Grand Ole Opry in May of 2024 to honor his father on Opry Country Classics.
With a unique vocal style and deep-rooted appreciation for classic country, he continues the PayCheck family legacy while embracing the genre’s evolution. John stands as a testament to the enduring spirit of country music and the profound bond he still has with his father. John is building his own career despite the shadow of his father’s, and he’s excited to be a part of his own journey to see what the future holds.
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