Beloved 90s country star leaves fans heartbroken with 'final concert' announcement after decades-long career
The 60-year-old, from Kentucky, who is known for hits like I Swear, I Love the Way You Love Me, and Life's a Dance, has been performing since 1992.
The singer took to Instagram on Tuesday to share the details for The Road Home: The Final Concert, which will be on December 12.
'It's time to bring it all back home for the last show,' he wrote in the post.
'I can't think of a better place than Rupp Arena! I hope you will join me and some very special guests!'
John's final show will feature three generations of country music: John Michael's brother Eddie Montgomery, his son Walker Montgomery, and his son-in-law Travis Denning.
The post concluded: 'Presale begins Wednesday, July 30 at 10am and tickets go on sale Friday, August 1 at 10am!'
But long-time fans of the music star flooded to the comments to express their sadness at the news.
The 60-year-old, from Kentucky, who is known for hits like I Swear, I Love the Way You Love Me, and Life's a Dance, has been performing since 1992
'Last show? Why? You aren't old,' someone asked.
'Noooo, not a final show!' someone begged.
Others were in awe at the lineup for the final show, writing: 'Going to be amazing!'
'This will be an unforgettable night! Looking forward to it!' another shared.
'Damn that's a lineup,' someone else added.
Discussing his retirement from the country music scene, John previously shared: 'I stepped on a tour bus for the first time in 1992 and haven't looked back since, but now it's time to bring it all back home for my last concert, and I can't think of a better place than Rupp Arena.
'I wanted to celebrate this occasion with my family, so I invited some of them to perform with me.
'We are going to have a lot of fun and end this ride in a big way.'
Despite many disappointed fans, the news of his retirement isn't a surprise to many.
On New Year's Day 2024, John announced he was going to 'wind down his touring career' and start his farewell tour.
'I hope everyone enjoyed bringing in 2024, and may it be a wonderful one for all my friends out there. For me, it will be the start of my farewell tour as I have decided to wind down my touring career over this year and 2025,' he wrote on Facebook.
'It's been a wonderful run for me from the beginning, over 30 years ago in 1992 when my first song LIFE'S A DANCE was released to radio, I think either as a 45 vinyl or on a cassette tape, CDs had not quite taken over the market yet, and the internet was still in its infancy.
'It amazes me where it is today. I've been fortunate and blessed to be able to do what I love for so many years, so please join me on my journey as I say goodbye to the road life.'
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