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'NASHVILLE Encore Tour' Announces 2026 World Tour Dates
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to R: Jonathan Jackson, Sam Palladio, Charles Esten and Clare Bowen
NASHVILLE ENCORE TOUR ANNOUNCES 2026 WORLD TOUR DATES
Charles Esten said, “There is only one reason these NASHVILLE tours not only roll on but just keep getting bigger, and that reason is our fans! Their love and support for our show, and for the music that we play keeps us coming back for even more epic and emotional nights onstage together. We can't wait!”
Jonathan Jackson adds, “I’m thrilled the NASHVILLE Encore Tour is finally coming to Germany and Switzerland – this is only happening because of the incredible love and persistence from the fans.”
Sam Palladio adds, “It’s looking like 2026 will be the biggest and brightest yet for NASHVILLE. It’s incredible that after a 14-year journey, we’re able to continue to break new ground and play music together across the globe. Thank you to the fans, old and new, for joining us on this adventure.”
ABOUT THE ARTISTS:
CLARE BOWEN - www.bowenyoung.com
Clare Bowen used to drive cattle on horseback in rural Australia. She is now an actor, writer, director and one half of critically acclaimed Americana duo, BOWEN * YOUNG. Bowen is currently balancing her filming and touring schedule, with the recording of BOWEN * YOUNG’s sophomore album. A classically trained vocalist, Bowen had just finished leading the original Australian cast of the musical adaptation of “Spring Awakening” when the Academy Award winning artistic director Cate Blanchett suggested Bowen travel to the USA, where she landed the role of Scarlett O’Connor on NASHVILLE.
After touring her celebrated debut record in 2018, Bowen teamed up with her husband, singer / songwriter Brandon Robert Young, to create BOWEN * YOUNG. The pair released their debut album “Us” in May 2024. BOWEN * YOUNG have since opened for musical heavyweights such as Billy Joel, Willie Nelson, Bob Dylan, Alison Krauss, Robert Plant, Mavis Staples and Maren Morris. Clare is also a pediatric cancer survivor, a key-note speaker for St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital and ambassador for Teen Cancer America.
CHARLES ESTEN - www.charlesesten.com
Multi-talent Charles Esten is a global entertainer best known for his roles as “Deacon Claybourne” in ABC/CMT’s NASHVILLE and “Ward Cameron” on the Netflix hit show OUTER BANKS. The artist-songwriter delivered his independent debut album, “Love Ain’t Pretty” in January 2024, co-writing all 14 songs with acoustic guitar credits. Garnering over 26 million streams to date, Esten is a 2018 Guinness World Records title holder for the “Most consecutive weeks to release an original digital single by a music act” after delivering 54 original songs once a week for 54 straight weeks. He’s made over 180 appearances at Nashville’s iconic Grand Ole Opry and performed multiple headline tours in the U.S., UK and Europe, playing such famed venues as the Royal Albert Hall. In addition, Esten serves as the National Honorary Spokesperson for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s annual Light The Night Walk, and is a board member and volunteer for Musicians On Call.
JONATHAN JACKSON - www.JonathanJackson.com
Jonathan Jackson is a multi-dimensional artist: an author, musician, actor and filmmaker. Jonathan’s life in the arts began as an actor at the age of eleven on General Hospital, where his work was honored with five EMMY Awards. After years working in feature films such as Tuck Everlasting and Insomnia, he played Avery Barkley in NASHVILLE, for six seasons. His works as an author include, The Harrowing of Hell and The Mystery of Art, which has been translated into Greek, Romanian and Russian. Jonathan was recently named Associate Dean and Primary Lecturer at Theoria School of Filmmaking.
In addition to the NASHVILLE cast tours, he is the lead singer and songwriter for the band Jonathan Jackson + Enation. His latest album is The Harrowing of Hell (Official Soundtrack). Over the course of three decades in Hollywood, his journey as an artist, performer and public speaker has taken him around the world, notably to the U.K., Ireland, Italy, Romania, Russia, Canada and Greece. He currently resides in Tennessee with his wife Elisa and their three children.
SAM PALLADIO – www.sampalladio.co.uk
Actor and musician Sam Palladio grew up in Cornwall in the southwest of England, but it was in Music City that Sam got his musical big break playing the role of Gunnar Scott in NASHVILLE. This Summer, Sam stars in season 2 of Channel 4’s acclaimed hit drama “The Couple Next Door,” showcasing his skills as a leading actor once more.
Sam has built his music career over the past decade and recently released his debut album, “The Perfect Summer’s Day, Before We Lost The Light.” Featuring collaborations from Foo Fighters' Chris Shiflett on the indie rock anthem “Tennessee” and Biffy Clyro's Simon Neil on the soulful “Spill Your Heart,” the album is uniquely personal, honoring his late mother Sally and reflecting both his British roots and his Tennessee home. The album was written with acclaimed British songwriters Ed Harcourt, Jonny Lattimer and Nick Hodgson and recording with US producers Soren Hansen (New Politics), Paul DiVincenzo (Elle King) and Dave Sardy (Noel Gallagher, Snow Patrol, Modest Mouse, The Who).
Palladio has performed on many of the world's most iconic stages, ranging from the Grand Ole Opry, Ryman Auditorium, Red Rocks Amphitheatre, Troubadour, Royal Albert Hall, Roundhouse, The O2, and in 2018, he opened for one of his favorite bands, Biffy Clyro, on their European tour.
* Sam caught up with Baylen Leonard to talk about 'Nashville: The Encore Tour', and how the show is heading to Europe FOR THE FIRST TIME! - INSTAGRAM