Stephen Wilson Jr. is stepping firmly into the spotlight, not just as a songwriter and performer, but as a visual storyteller, after taking home his first ACM Award for Visual Media of the Year for the striking official video for ‘Cuckoo.' Co-directed alongside longtime creative partner Tim Cofield, the video has quickly become a defining piece of Wilson Jr.’s artistry, blending raw emotion with cinematic ambition. The award win, presented by Haley Montgomery at WXPN’s NON-COMMvention, marks a major milestone in a creative partnership that continues to push boundaries.
That same visual flair carries into his latest release, ‘Gary,' a track that arrives with an equally compelling video, this time starring acclaimed actor Gary Sinise. Known for iconic roles in films like Forrest Gump and Apollo 13, Sinise brings a gravitas to the project that elevates the storytelling, anchoring the video in a world that feels both grounded and deeply reflective. It’s the ninth collaboration between Wilson Jr. and Cofield, and together they continue to blur the lines between music video and short film.
The momentum behind ‘Gary' is already building beyond the screen. The song has broken into the Top 40 on the Billboard Country Airplay chart, marking Wilson Jr.’s first major impact at country radio. High-profile performances on shows like Jimmy Kimmel Live!, This Past Weekend with Theo Von and The Howard Stern Show have only amplified the buzz—showcasing an artist who thrives equally in intimate storytelling and big-stage moments.
On the road, that energy is translating into sold-out shows and an expanding global footprint. Following a completely sold-out first leg, Wilson Jr. has announced a second run of his Gary The Torch Tour, stretching across the U.S., UK and Europe, alongside major support slots with Dave Matthews Band and Brandi Carlile.
2026 Tour Dates:
6/4 – Nashville, TN – CMA Music Fest (Chevy Riverfront Stage) *
6/6 – Lexington, KY – Railbird Music Festival *
6/7 – Nashville, TN – CMA Fest (LP Field) *
6/30 – Dublin, IE – Summer Series
7/10 – St. Paul, MN – Minnesota Yacht Club Festival *
7/11 – Winnipeg, MB – Winnipeg Folk Festival *
7/17 – Spokane, WA – BECU Live at Northern Quest #
7/18 – Whitefish, MT – Under the Big Sky Festival *
7/23 – Floyd, VA – FloydFest *
7/24 – Virginia Beach, VA – The Dome by Rutter Mills #
7/25 – Baltimore, MD – Pier Six Pavilion #
8/7 – St. Augustine, FL – St. Augustine Amphitheatre #
8/8 – Raleigh, NC – Red Hat Amphitheater #
9/4 – George, WA – Gorge Amphitheatre ^
9/6 – Los Angeles, CA – Hollywood Palladium #
9/11–9/13 – Morrison, CO – Red Rocks Amphitheatre %
9/17 – Seattle, WA – Paramount Theatre #
9/18 – Seattle, WA – Paramount Theatre # SOLD OUT
9/19 – Portland, OR – McMenamins Grand Lodge (Concerts in the Grove) #
9/22 – Nampa, ID – Ford Idaho Center Amphitheater #
9/24 – San Francisco, CA – The Masonic #
9/29 – Phoenix, AZ – Arizona Financial Theatre #
10/15 – Belfast, UK – SSE Arena #
10/17 – Sligo, IE – Sligo Live Festival *
10/19 – Glasgow, UK – O2 Academy Glasgow # SOLD OUT
10/20 – Glasgow, UK – O2 Academy Glasgow #
10/22 – London, UK – O2 Academy Brixton #
10/23 – Bristol, UK – The Prospect Building #
10/25 – Manchester, UK – O2 Victoria Warehouse #
10/27 – Paris, FR – Le Trianon #
10/29 – Zurich, CH – Volkshaus #
10/30 – Cologne, DE – Theater am Tanzbrunnen #
11/1 – Utrecht, NL – TivoliVredenburg (Ronda) #
11/3 – Copenhagen, DK – VEGA #
11/4 – Stockholm, SE – Fållan #
11/5 – Oslo, NO – Sentrum Scene #
11/20–11/22 – St. Petersburg, FL – St. Pete Country Fest *
11/21 – Birmingham, AL – Avondale Brewing Company # SOLD OUT
12/2 – Pittsburgh, PA – Citizens Live at The Wylie #
12/9 – Atlanta, GA – Coca-Cola Roxy #
12/11 – Nashville, TN – The Truth # SOLD OUT
12/12 – Nashville, TN – The Truth #
(Festival / #Gary The Torch Tour / ^Supporting Dave Matthews Band / %Supporting Brandi Carlile)
With award-winning visuals, a breakout single and an ever-growing live presence, Stephen Wilson Jr. is proving that his artistry doesn’t just live in the music: it unfolds frame by frame, story by story, on screens and stages alike.
