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Daily Mail
31-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Beloved 90s country star leaves fans heartbroken with 'final concert' announcement after decades-long career
Country star John Michael Montgomery has left fans heartbroken after announcing his final concert. 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.'
Fox News
30-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Fox News
John Michael Montgomery to end decades-long country music career with Kentucky concert
John Michael Montgomery is ready to take his final bow. The country superstar, 60, announced Tuesday that he'll be performing his last concert in December before retiring. "It's time to bring it all back home for the last show," he wrote on Instagram. The "I Swear" singer added that he "can't think of a better place" to play his last show than Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky – his home state. The show is set for Dec. 12, with tickets officially going on sale Friday. Montgomery wrote that "some very special guests" would be joining him for the performance. Eddie Montgomery, his brother and member of country duo Montgomery Gentry, son Walker Montgomery and son-in-law Travis Denning are all set to join him. He originally announced his retirement in a Facebook post shared last year on New Year's Day, telling his followers, "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 continued, "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." The country star, known for hits like "Sold (The Grundy County Auction Incident)" and "Be My Baby Tonight," said that he'd been "fortunate and blessed to be able to do what I love for so many years." Montgomery hit the country scene in 1992 with his first album, "Life's a Dance," which went triple platinum. The follow-up album, "Kickin' It Up," was released two years later, and became even more successful, going quadruple platinum – a feat accomplished again by his third album, 1995's self-titled release. Seven of his singles made it to the number-one spot on the country charts, and a dozen others broke the top ten. Over his career, he won four Academy of Country Music Awards, two Country Music Association Awards and was nominated for three Grammys. Last August, his son, Walker, gave some insight into his decision to retire. "I think he deserves it. It's been 30 years," he told Taste of Country. "People don't realize how tough the road is, especially back in the '90s … As he says, they'd bring a gallon of whiskey on the road with them and it would be gone by Sunday. It was a totally different kind of touring. It was tough on him." When Walker was asked what his famous father plans on doing in retirement, he laughed and answered, "He bought a camper. I'm sure it will just be a phase." "He wants to go down to Florida, sit on the camper, and do whatever," he said. "He doesn't even want to park it at the beach, but rather sit inland in it." Montgomery himself may have recently shared a hint as to what else might keep him occupied after he moves on from music – on July 15, he shared that he'd recently become a grandfather. "I am a Grandpa!" he wrote on Instagram. "Say hello to Charlotte!" He shared a photo of himself and his wife, Crystal White, with the newborn, along with a picture of himself holding his new granddaughter.
Yahoo
13-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
What to know for Silver Dollar City's 2025 opening
BRANSON, Mo. — Thursday marks the 65th year for Silver Dollar City as the park celebrates its season opening and Spring Break. Starting March 13, the park will be open for the spring season. Hours are 9:30 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. The 1880s-themed park is touting its new and improved Fire In The Hole ride, which won the 'Golden Ticket Award' for Best New Ride. Here is a list of festivals for SDC in 2025: Spring Break (March 13 – 31) Spring Exposition (April 10 – May 12) Bluegrass & BBQ (May 14 – 26) Summer Celebration (June 7 – August 3) Southern Gospel Picnic (August 21 – September 1) Harvest Festival (September 12 – October 26) An Old Time Christmas (November 1 – December 30) The park also announced a round of country music concerts in September including Montgomery Gentry ft. Eddie Montgomery, Sara Evans, and Lonestar. Here is a snapshot of ticket prices according to the park's website: 1-day tickets: Tickets start at $92 ages 12-64 Aged 4-11 and 65+ are $82 Ages 3 and under are free 2-day tickets: Tickets start at $112 ages 12-64 Ages 4-11 and 65+ are $102 Ages 3 and under are free 3-day tickets: Tickets start at $122 ages 12-64 Ages 4-11 and 65+ are $112 Ages 3 and under are free Season Passes (valid 3/13/25 – 1/4/26): Silver level: $159 plus tax Gold level: $219 plus tax Diamond level: $279 plus tax For a list of what perks each level gets and information on payment plans, click here. The water park portion is not open yet. According to park's website, the water park opens May 24th at 10:00 a.m. White Water opens that same day. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
