Turnpike Troubadours made a powerful appearance this past weekend on CBS Mornings’ “Saturday Sessions,” showcasing songs from their highly praised new album The Price of Admission. The band performed three standout tracks, including “Heaven Passing Through,” “Nothing You Can Do,” and “On The Red River.”
Watch the Performance of “On the Red River”
Watch the Interview
During the show, lead vocalist Evan Felker sat down with CBS correspondent Anthony Mason to reflect on the band’s origins, their creative journey, and the passion that continues to fuel their music. The full interview is available to watch online.
New Album The Price of Admission Garners Praise and Chart Success
The album debuted at #1 on both the iTunes all-genre and country charts. It also reached #3 on the U.S. Albums Spotify chart and #9 globally, marking the highest Spotify debut in the band’s history. On Billboard, it claimed the top spot on both the Digital Albums and Current Digital Albums Sales charts, while also charting on Americana/Folk Albums (#13), Independent Albums (#22), and Top Country Albums (#28). The album has already surpassed 13.3 million streams across platforms.
Extensive Tour Continues Through 2025
Following the album’s release, Turnpike Troubadours are in the midst of their Wild America Tour, which runs through the end of the year. Upcoming performances include major cities such as Chicago, St. Louis, Asheville, and Washington, D.C.
The band is also playing international dates this summer, including multiple shows in Dublin and London with Zach Bryan, along with a headlining slot at BST Hyde Park. They will also join the lineup for Willie Nelson’s 10th Anniversary Outlaw Music Festival Tour, performing alongside legends like Nelson, Bob Dylan, Billy Strings, and Sheryl Crow.
A major highlight of the year includes headlining the final day of the 2025 Formula 1 United States Grand Prix in Austin, Texas, on October 19.
Turnpike Troubadours Tour Dates
- June 20—Dublin, Ireland—Phoenix Park+
- June 21—Dublin, Ireland—Phoenix Park+
- June 22—Dublin, Ireland—Phoenix Park+
- June 25—Manchester, U.K.—New Century
- June 26—Birmingham, U.K.—O2 Institute
- June 27—London, U.K—Islington Assembly
- June 29—London, U.K—BST Hyde Park+
- July 11—Waite Park, MN—The Ledge Amphitheater
- July 12—Milwaukee, WI—Harley Davidson Homecoming
- July 25—Alpharetta, GA—Ameris Bank Amphitheatre (Outlaw Music Festival)
- July 26—Charlotte, NC—PNC Music Pavilion (Outlaw Music Festival)
- July 27—Raleigh, NC—Coastal Credit Union Music Park (Outlaw Music Festival)
- July 29—Virginia Beach, VA—Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater (Outlaw Music Festival)
- August 3—Portland, ME—Back Cove
- August 8—Darien Center, NY—Darien Lake Amphitheater (Outlaw Music Festival)
- August 9—Hershey Park, PA—Hersheypark Stadium (Outlaw Music Festival)
- August 10—Syracuse, NY—Empower Federal Credit Union Amphitheater (Outlaw Music Festival)
- August 15—San Francisco, CA—Golden Gate Park
- August 17—Springfield, IL—Illinois State Fair
- August 23—Waco, TX—McLane Stadium – The Boys From Oklahoma*
- August 28—Chicago, IL—The Salt Shed†
- August 29—La Vista, NE—The Astro Amphitheatre‡
- August 30—Ridgedale, MO—Thunder Ridge Nature’s Arena
- September 4—Kansas City, MO—Uptown Theater^
- September 5—Fort Madison, IA—Tri-State Rodeo
- September 6—Madison, IN—Unbroken Circle Music Festival
- September 19—Lubbock, TX—Cook’s Garage#
- September 20—Durant, OK—The Grand Theater – Choctaw Casino & Resort
- September 25—Columbus, OH—KEMBA Live! Outdoor~
- September 26—St. Louis, MO—The Factory at the District##
- September 27-28—Franklin, TN—Pilgrimage Festival
- October 9—Pikeville, KY—Appalachian Wireless Arena**
- October 10—Columbia, SC—Township Auditorium**
- October 11—Birmingham, AL—Iron Hills Country
- October 18—Corpus Christi, TX—Concrete Street Amphitheater++
- October 19—Austin, TX—F1 United States Grand Prix
- October 24—Salem, VA—Salem Civic Center††
- October 25—Asheville, NC—ExploreAsheville.com Arena††
- November 6—Pittsburgh, PA—Petersen Events Center‡‡
- November 7—Washington, D.C.—The Anthem‡‡
- November 8—Cleveland, OH—Wolstein Center‡‡
- December 11—Stateline, NV—Tahoe Blue Event Center^^
- December 13—Mesa, AZ—Mesa Amphitheatre^^
*co-headline with Cross Canadian Ragweed
+with Zach Bryan
†with special guest Old Crow Medicine Show
‡with special guests Wyatt Flores and Ken Pomeroy
^with special guests American Aquarium and Leon Majcen
#with special guests Shane Smith & The Saints and Lance Roark
~with special guests Evan Honer and Ken Pomeroy
**with special guests Dawes and Rattlesnake Milk
++with special guests Randy Rogers Band and Shelby Stone
††with special guests Dawes and Robert Ellis
‡‡with special guests Trampled By Turtles and Leon Majcen
^^with special guests Wyatt Flores and Noeline Hofmann
##with special guests Old Crow Medicine Show and Ken Pomeroy
A Band at the Peak of Their Career
Turnpike Troubadours continue to show why they are one of the most respected and beloved bands in American roots music. With a new album that blends lyrical depth and musical tradition, and a live show that captures hearts across the globe, the band is reaching new heights more than ever before.
