Eric Church Announces Surprise 2025 Tour Dates & New Album: Everything Fans Need to Know

Country superstar Eric Church is having a banner summer that’s keeping his name at the top of country-music conversations and search results alike. Below is everything fans—and search engines—need to know about the Chief’s latest moves. FREE THE MACHINE TOUR IGNITES FALL 2025 Church has confirmed a 22-city arena run dubbed the “Free the Machine Tour,” launching September 5 in Pittsburgh before rolling through major markets such as Chicago, Dallas, Phoenix and Seattle. Promoters report brisk early ticket sales as fans rush to hear live cuts from his new record, “Evangeline vs. The Machine.” LAST-MINUTE SAVE AT NEBRASKALAND DAYS When illness forced Luke Bryan to cancel Friday’s NEBRASKAland Days headline slot, organizers turned to Church—and he said yes. The country rocker will now top the June 27 bill in North Platte, Nebraska, giving festivalgoers an unexpected dose of his famously high-energy set list. “EVANGELINE VS. THE MACHINE” CHARTS BIG Released May 2, Church’s twelfth studio album bowed at No. 5 on the country albums chart, marking his strongest debut since 2021’s triple project “Heart & Soul.” Streaming numbers for lead single “Midnight Circuit” helped propel the jump, while physical bundles continue to move briskly at independent record stores. FROM STAGE TO SERVICE: CHIEF CARES BUILDS HOMES Beyond the music, Church and wife Katherine’s Chief Cares foundation broke ground this month on a mid- to long-term housing community in Avery County, North Carolina—a response to surging housing costs in the High Country region. The project underscores Church’s ongoing commitment to rural outreach. WHAT FANS ARE SAYING “The crowds feel different now,” Church told USA Today in a recent sit-down. “People want honesty in their country music, and that’s exactly what this record—and this tour—are about.” HOW TO SCORE TICKETS • Fan-club presale (“Church Choir”) opens June 27 at 10 a.m. local. • General on-sale begins June 28 via Ticketmaster and select venue sites. • VIP “Chief Experience” packages include a pre-show Q&A, exclusive merch, and early-entry pit access. WHY IT MATTERS With a brand-new album, a surprise festival takeover, philanthropic momentum and a coast-to-coast tour, Eric Church is dominating the summer news cycle and cementing his reputation as one of country music’s most dynamic headliners. Fans searching for concert info, set lists, or vinyl variants are finding plenty of fresh reasons to click—and to crank up “Evangeline vs. The Machine” before show night.