Emporium Presents & Live Nation
Parker McCollum
Gary Allan
Josh Abbot Band
Friday, July 31, 2026
Doors: 6:00 pm / Show: 7:30 pm
Morton Amphitheater
Kansas City, MO
Parker McCollum
Singer/songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Parker McCollum has reached the ranks of a bona fide Country music superstar by connecting with fans and critics alike through his relatable and authentic sound. His most recent album, Never Enough (released on May 12, 2023 via MCA Nashville), is a statement collection of music that cements his status as one of Country’s strongest new voices. Currently on his massive Burn It Down Tour throughout 2024, McCollum will be performing at some of the most iconic venues around the nation and appearing at Country music’s top music festivals. McCollum has been named an ‘Artist to Watch’ by Rolling Stone, Billboard, SiriusXM, CMT, RIAA, and more with American Songwriter noting, “The Texas native teeters on the edge of next-level superstardom.” Music Row listed McCollum as their 2021 Breakout Artist of the Year and Apple also included him as one of their all-genre “Up Next Artists” Class of 2021. A dedicated road warrior, McCollum made his debut at the famed Grand Ole Opry in 2021 and has sold out major concert venues around the U.S. In March 2022, McCollum made his debut at RODEOHOUSTON to a sold-out crowd with over 73,000 tickets sold, returning to perform at the Opening Day celebration in 2023. He recently made a dream come true with his first-ever Austin City Limits performance, kicking off their 2023 season. In 2022, McCollum earned his first ACM Award for New Male Artist of the Year, took home “Breakthrough Video of the Year” (a fully fan-voted honor) at the 2022 CMT Music Awards and scored two back-to-back CMA Awards nominations (2022 & 2023) for New Artist of the Year. He is nominated for another CMA Award for “Song of the Year” (2024) for his explosive Platinum hit “Burn It Down” – marking his third straight nomination. Recently, McCollum scored his second ACM Award for “Visual Media of the Year” for his music video for “Burn It Down.” The hit single marks his fourth consecutive #1 – following his other chart toppers “Pretty Heart,” “To Be Loved By You,” and “Handle On You.” McCollum’s latest single, the foot-stomping, shoot-it-straight, “What Kinda Man,” shows his return to the musical Texas roots that got him started. “What Kinda Man” is available now.
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Gary Allan
With the allure of a modern day outlaw, Gary Allan has won over fans, peers, and critics with his signature blend of smoldering vocals, rebellious lyrics, and raucous live performances. While becoming a force on the country music scene, Allan has remained true to his artistic voice each step of the way. The California native has released nine studio albums selling over 8 million albums, been certified platinum on three back-to-back albums, and been certified gold five times. Allan has five #1 hits on country radio and fourteen Top 10 hits to his credit. He has amassed over2.8billion total streams and has debuted at #1 on the Billboard Country Album chart four times, along with his SETYOUFREE album debuting at the top of the Billboard 200 (Pop Chart).He is described as “dark and dreamy” in Entertainment Weekly, “soulful and rough around the edges” in Playboy, and deemed a “maverick” by Rolling Stone. He sells out venues as a headliner from NY to LA and has appeared on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, Late Show with David Letterman, Late Night with Jimmy Fallon, Live with Kelly and Michael, and Jimmy Kimmel Live. He has also landed on the covers of Country Weekly, Pollstar, and People magazine.
Josh Abbot Band
For nearly two decades, Josh Abbott Band have held strong as one of the most potent and vital forces in Texas country music. Fronted by singer/songwriter/guitarist Josh Abbott, the Lubbock-bred six-piece have built an ardent following on the strength of their high-octane live show, fiery instrumentation, relentless touring schedule, and seven acclaimed studio albums spotlighting their powerhouse sound and honest songwriting. With three RIAA gold-certified singles, Josh Abbott Band have stayed true to their independent spirit and achieved that success entirely on their own terms.
Featuring Edward Villanueva (drums, percussion), David Fralin (keys, mandolin), Jimmy Hartman (bass, harmony vocals), Kris Farrow (electric guitar, harmony vocals), Adam Hill (fiddle), and Austin Davis (banjo), Josh Abbott Band first formed at Texas Tech University back in the mid-2000s when Josh started playing with Austin. Over the years they expanded their lineup and emerged as an in-demand presence on the Texas live circuit, drawing bigger and bigger audiences thanks to their unstoppable energy and crowd-thrilling tunes.
Over the years, Josh Abbott Band have steadily raised their profile while elevating their artistry to ever-increasing heights. Their 2010 sophomore album She’s Like Texas debuted at #28 on Billboard’s Top Country Albums chart and delivered gold-certified hits like its poignant title track and “Oh, Tonight”—a heart-stirring duet with Kacey Musgraves that marked their first song to chart on Billboard’s Hot Country Songs, peaking at #44. After winning four prizes at the inaugural Texas Regional Radio Music Awards (including both Album of the Year and Single of the Year), the band went on to release Small Town Family Dream (a 2012 LP that debuted on Top Country Albums and climbed to #15 on the all-genre Billboard 200), then returned several years later with the widely praised and intensely personal Front Row Seat. Boasting standouts like the country radio hit “Wasn’t That Drunk” feat. Carly Pearce, the 2015 LP saw Josh Abbott Band ascending to a new level of stardom and making their national television debut on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, in addition to appearing on CONAN the following year. From there, the band persisted on their upward trajectory with 2017’s Until My Voice Goes Out (a sonically adventurous album powered by Abbott’s deeply affecting storytelling) and 2020’s The Highway Kind (featuring the gold-certified hit “Settle Me Down”).
The most recent album from Josh Abbott Band, 2024’s Somewhere Down The Road once again reveals their refusal to retread familiar ground, bringing their singular vision to a critically lauded body of work showcasing their more inventive impulses. With their latest milestones including making their debut at Stagecoach Festival, The Long Road Festival in England, and the legendary Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, Josh Abbott Band continues to make great strides in cementing their legacy as Texas country legends.
Additional Information
Ages: All Ages
Seating: GA Pit & Reserved & GA Lawn