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Little Big Town, Sugarland Announce 2024 ‘Take Me Home’ Tour

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On the heels of their CMT Music Awards collaboration, Little Big Town and Sugarland have announced the “Take Me Home” Tour. Titled after the song they performed on the CMTs — Phil Collins ’ 1985 hit from No Jacket Required — the trek will kick off Oct. 24 in Greenville, South Carolina, and conclude Dec. 13 with a show at the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville. Country trio the Castellows will open all dates.

This isn’t the first time the quartet of Karen Fairchild, Kimberly Schlapman, Jimi Westbrook, and Philip Sweet shared the stage with Sugarland, the reunited duo of Jennifer Nettles and Kristian Bush. In 2008, Little Big Town, Sugarland, and Jake Owen performed Dream Academy’s 1985 single “Life in a Northern Town” at the CMT Awards, and LBT would join Sugarland on their Incredible Machine Tour a few years later.

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Tickets for the tour, produced by LiveNation and Sandbox Live, go on sale April 12. The groups’ collab on “Take Me Home” will be released as a single.

“Take Me Home” Tour Dates: Oct. 24  – Greenville, SC @ Bon Secours Wellness Arena Oct. 25 – Raleigh, NC @ PNC Arena Oct. 26 – Columbus, OH  @ Nationwide Arena Oct. 31 – Boston, MA @ TD Garden Nov. 1 – Pittsburgh, PA @ PPG Paints Arena Nov. 2 – Buffalo, NY @ KeyBank Center Nov. 7 – Minneapolis, MN @ Target Center Nov. 8 – Milwaukee, WI @ Fiserv Forum Nov. 9 – Grand Rapids, MI @ Van Andel Arena Nov. 14 – Kansas City, MO @ T-Mobile Center Nov. 15 – Sioux Falls, SD  @ Denny Sanford PREMIER Center Nov. 16 – Moline, IL @ Vibrant Arena at The MARK Nov. 21 – Austin, TX @ Moody Center Nov. 22 – Fort Worth, TX  @ Dickies Arena Nov. 23 – Tulsa, OK @ BOK Center Dec. 11 – Biloxi, MS @ Mississippi Coast Coliseum Dec. 12 – Duluth, GA @ Gas South Arena Dec. 13 – Nashville, TN @ Bridgestone Arena

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I grew up not far from Atlanta, Georgia, home to the music duo Sugarland and I have enjoyed their smooth country sound over the years. While I do miss the days, when they were a trio, I still love the sounds of Jennifer Nettles and Kristian Bush when they perform together. I have seen Sugarland perform live, quite a bit, got to show that home state pride, and they never disappoint!

I last saw them live at an outdoor venue and it was one of the best shows I had even seen. As usual Sugarland had the audience’s attention from start to finish, something that can be hard to do when the audience can move about the area. This night it was as if everyone was frozen in time as everyone was focused on Sugarland.

There was an amazing backdrop that allowed those in the distance to see what was happening on stage and while I ended up close to the stage the backdrop just added to my enjoyment as the performers seemed larger than life. I cannot wait to see Sugarland perform again and I can only hope it is soon as I love hearing “Stay” live, I think I will be the first in line for a ticket.

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Frankie Ballard was up next. What a showman! He was so fun to watch. He made you smile. He really enjoys his job! He sounded great. He had the audience in the palm of his hand.

Sugarland! They did not disappoint! They were fabulous. They had you up and dancing and smiling the entire show. They sounded great! The stage was great. I cant say enough about what a great show this was.

AMAZING, been wanting to see them since my 13 year old grand baby used to go to sleep with their music at 6 weeks old, She came with her mother,grandmother and me to the show. It was my daughter's birthday and what a special moment when Jennifer sang Baby Girl! AWESOME!!

Amazing show! The energy was high and the music was fantastic! Jennifer was gorgeous in all her costumes and sounded fantastic!! We also enjoyed Christian performing a song from his solo album. He has a great sound!

It was a mother/daughter night n they did EXCELLENT!!! Can't wait to see them again...

They did a great come back and hope they put Little Big Town in their place!

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Little Big Town Announce 2024 Take Me Home Tour With Sugarland

Sugarland will reunite on the road this year with Little Big Town on their newly-announced 2024 Take Me Home Tour.

The duo are making a big return to country music this year and updated fans on their tour plans just before they prepared to  perform  on the CMT Music Awards on Sunday (April 7).

Sugarland's Jennifer Nettles and Kristian Bush have not released new music, nor toured since their last album,  Bigger,  arrived in 2017.

The Take Me Home Tour with LBT will kick off on October 24 in Greenville, S.C. They'll tour across the U.S. with 18 stops before wrapping things up on Dec. 13 with a hometown show in Nashville, Tenn. The Castellows will provide direct support.

Fans are getting sneak peek of what's to come on the road as the tourmates perform together at the CMT Music Awards.

Little Big Town's 2024 Take Me Home Tour Dates With Sugarland:

Oct. 24 - Greenville, S.C. @ Bon Secours Wellness Arena Oct. 25 - Raleigh, N.C. @ PNC Arena Oct. 26 - Columbus, Ohio @ Nationwide Arena Oct. 31 - Boston, Mass. @ TD Garden Nov. 1 - Pittsburgh, Penn. @ PPG Paints Arena Nov. 2 - Buffalo, N.Y. @ KeyBank Center Nov. 7 - Minneapolis, Minn. @ Targe Center Nov. 8 - Milwaukee, Wisc. @ Fiserv Forum Nov. 9 - Grand Rapids, Mich. @ Van Andel Arena Nov. 14 - Kansas City, Mo. @ T-Mobile Center Nov. 15 - Sioux Falls, S.D. @ Denny Sanford Premier Center Nov. 16 - Moline, Ill. @ Vibrant Arena at the Mark Nov. 21 - Austin, Texas @ Moody Center Nov. 22 - Fort Worth, Texas @ Dickies Arena Nov. 23 - Tulsa, Okla. @ BOK Center Dec. 11 - Biloxi, Miss. @ Mississippi Coast Coliseum Dec. 12 - Duluth, Ga. @ Gas South Arena Dec. 13 - Nashville, Tenn. @ Bridgestone Arena

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ABOUT LITTLE BIG TOWN

GRAMMY, ACM, CMA, AMA, and Emmy Award-winning group, Little Big Town – consisting of members Karen Fairchild, Phillip Sweet, Kimberly Schlapman, and Jimi Westbrook – first entered the music scene 25 years ago with hit songs “Boondocks,” “Bring It On Home,” “Good As Gone” and the GRAMMY-nominated “Little White Church.” The band’s breakthrough albums Tornado and PainKiller produced multiple No. 1 singles, including “Pontoon,” “Tornado,” and “Day Drinking,” as well as the history-making, best-selling country single of the year (2015) “Girl Crush.” 2017’s The Breaker debuted at #1 on the Billboard Country Charts to critical acclaim. The album features their GRAMMY-winning, multi-week #1 single, “Better Man,” as well as the 2019 GRAMMY-nominated, “When Someone Stops Loving You.” The band’s self-produced ninth studio album, Nightfall, was released January 2020 and hit the top of the Billboard Country Charts. The record included critically acclaimed and GRAMMY-nominated songs “The Daughters,” “Over Drinking” and “Wine, Beer, Whiskey” - the latter of which has reached almost 400 million global streams. In September 2022, they released their tenth studio album, Mr. Sun, which debuted as the Top Country Album released by a Group in 2022. Little Big Town has earned more than 45 award show nominations and has taken home over 20 awards, including multiple GRAMMY, AMA, People’s Choice, CMA, and ACM Awards, in addition to an Emmy award.

ABOUT SUGARLAND

Since the band’s inception in 2002, Sugarland has sold nearly 10 million albums domestically, achieving high-mark sales with PLATINUM-certified THE INCREDIBLE MACHINE, 2X PLATINUM LOVE ON THE INSIDE and 3X PLATINUM TWICE THE SPEED OF LIFE as well as ENJOY THE RIDE. Their most popular songs include PLATINUM-certified “All I Want to Do” and “Stay,” 2X PLATINUM “Stuck Like Glue” as well as GOLD-certified “Baby Girl,” “It Happens,” “Settlin’,” “Something More” and “Want To.” Sugarland has also earned seven No. 1 singles to date and amassed over 600 million on-demand streams. Their critical and mainstream appeal have been magnified with industry accolades – five consecutive CMA Awards for Vocal Duo of the Year (2007-2011), five ACM Awards (including Song of the Year and Single of the Year) and GRAMMY® Awards for Best Country Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals and Best Country Song for “Stay.”

ABOUT THE CASTELLOWS

Neo-Traditional Country music trio, The Castellows, bring a literal meaning to the phrase, “family tradition.” The band comprised of sisters Ellie (lead guitar), Powell (banjo) and Lily (vocals), hail from small rural Georgetown, Georgia, but now call Nashville home. The Castellows’ sound is traditional, yet modern. Authentic, yet harnessed. The common thread among the trio, other than their DNA, is their masterful three-part harmonies which blend together to create one singular, almost angelic, voice. The Castellows’ craft as songwriters is as robust as their voices, which is evident across the trio’s debut EP, A Little Goes A Long Way , which was released worldwide on February 9, 2024. The band wrote/co-wrote six of the seven songs that make up the project, with the promise of much more music to come. The band began turning heads of music industry insiders in January 2023. When spring arrived, The Castellows had signed a record deal with Warner Music Nashville & Warner Records, collectively. Wasting no time on pleasantries, The Castellows immediately got to work writing, recording, and performing live. Tapping veteran producer Trina Shoemaker (Sheryl Crow, Nanci Griffith, Queens of the Stone Age), the first fruits of labor to be harvested from 2023 is the debut A Little Goes A Long Way. One year later, the three sisters from a cattle farm in Georgia are still turning heads, landing on multiple 2024 ‘Watch Lists’ including CMT Next Women of Country , CMT ‘Listen Up,’ Pandora, Country Now , Nashville Lifestyles’ ‘Five Groups You Need To Know,’ in addition to receiving a nomination for the CMT Digital-First Performance of the Year at the 2024 CMT Music Awards.

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Little big town, sugarland unveil ‘take me home’ song & tour.

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The song is available now with a tour to follow this fall

Little Big Town and Sugarland have unveiled new music and a joint tour. The two groups have released a cover of the Phil Collins hit “Take Me Home” and will embark on a joint North American tour of the same name this fall with The Castellows. The Take Me Home trek hits 18 cities starting on October 24th in Greenville, South Carolina before it wraps on December 13th in Nashville. The closing night is a special Nashville homecoming for the band as it’ll be Little Big Town’s first show in town since 2017’s iconic sold-out ten-night residency at Ryman Auditorium.

The bands shared the news ahead of their 2024 CMT Music Awards performance where they’ll make their world premiere performance of the song on CBS.

“25 years of music and we can’t wait to celebrate it with you ❤️ We will be hitting the road this fall as we celebrate #LBT25 with Sugarland and The Castellows on the Take Me Home Tour,” Little Big Town shares on social media . “Proud to share our cover of the legendary @officialphilcollins classic ‘Take Me Home’ out now.”

“Excited to be sharing the stage with our longtime friends Little Big Town tonight on the #CMTawards, as well as announcing our new song and tour together!” Sugarland states on social media .

Various presale tickets are available starting on Tuesday, April 9th at 10 am local time ahead of the general on-sale set for Friday, April 12th at 10 am local time via Ticketmaster . The tour will also offer a variety of different VIP packages and experiences for fans to take their concert experience to the next level. Packages vary but include premium tickets, an interactive Little Big Town coffee book, a limited edition and autographed tour poster & more. VIP package contents vary based on the offer selected.

Little Big Town and Sugarland’s rendition of “Take Me Home,” originally written and released by Phil Collins in 1985, gives the song a fresh new meaning but leaves us with a familiar longing. The performance served as a monumental homecoming for the two country music giants as they last shared the CMT Music Awards stage in 2008 for a rousing rendition of “Life In A Northern Town.” The groups will perform the song on the trek, produced by Live Nation and Sandbox Live.

Grammy, ACM, CMA, AMA, and Emmy Award-winning group, Little Big Town – consisting of members Karen Fairchild, Phillip Sweet, Kimberly Schlapman, and Jimi Westbrook – first entered the music scene 25 years ago with hit songs “Boondocks,” “Bring It On Home,” “Good As Gone” and the Grammy-nominated “Little White Church.” The band’s breakthrough albums Tornado and Pain Killer produced multiple No. 1 singles, including “Pontoon,” “Tornado,” and “Day Drinking,” as well as the history-making, best-selling country single of the year (2015) “Girl Crush.” 2017’s The Breaker debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Country Charts to critical acclaim. The album features their Grammy-winning, multi-week No. 1 single, “Better Man,” as well as the 2019 Grammy-nominated, “When Someone Stops Loving You.” The band’s self-produced ninth studio album, Nightfall , was released in January 2020 and hit the top of the Billboard Country Charts. The record included critically acclaimed and Grammy-nominated songs “The Daughters,” “Over Drinking” and “Wine, Beer, Whiskey” – the latter of which has reached almost 400 million global streams. In September 2022, they released their tenth studio album, Mr. Sun , which debuted as the Top Country Album released by a Group in 2022. Little Big Town has earned more than 45 award show nominations and has taken home over 20 awards.

Since the band’s inception in 2002, Sugarland has sold nearly ten million albums domestically, achieving high-mark sales with platinum-certified The Incredible Machine , two-time platinum  Love on the Inside, and three-time platinum  Twice the Speed of Life  as well as Enjoy the Ride . Their most popular songs include platinum-certified “All I Want to Do” and “Stay,” two-time platinum “Stuck Like Glue” as well as gold-certified “Baby Girl,” “It Happens,” “Settlin’,” “Something More” and “Want To.” Sugarland has also earned seven No. 1 singles and amassed over 600 million on-demand streams. Their critical and mainstream appeal has been magnified with industry accolades – five consecutive CMA Awards for Vocal Duo of the Year (2007-2011), five ACM Awards (including Song of the Year and Single of the Year), and Grammy Awards for Best Country Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals and Best Country Song for “Stay.”

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Brooks & Dunn have announced their 2023 return to arenas with REBOOT 2023 TOUR. Seventeen new cities will now experience their show featuring multiple timeless hits. Kicking off in Kansas City, MO, on May 4th, the Live Nation-produced nationwide tour will see the duo on the road with openers Scotty McCreery and Megan Moroney. “Last year, you all reminded us just how much fun it is to walk out on that stage and share the night with ya! We love what we do, but we’re just surfing your wave …can’t wait!!” said Kix Brooks.“

“The Brooks and Dunn posse rides again,” said Ronnie Dunn. “More excited to hit the big stage as we ever have been! Unbelievable band of friends.…annnnnd YOU! Together, let’s rock the house!!”

“Having been a huge fan of their music all my life, going out on the road with Kix and Ronnie is a dream come true for me,” said McCreery. “I can’t wait for this tour to begin!”

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Inside Bon Jovi's 40-Year Career: From Their Big Break in the '80s to Where They Stand Today

Bon Jovi's legendary career is the subject of the new Hulu docuseries 'Thank You, Goodnight: The Bon Jovi Story,' which is streaming now

Nicole Briese is a contributing writer at PEOPLE. She has been working at PEOPLE since 2022. Her work has previously appeared in Us Weekly, Brides and MTV News.

There are few rock bands that have the longevity of Bon Jovi.

Formed in 1983 by singer Jon “Bon Jovi” Bongiovi Jr. , keyboardist David Bryan, drummer Tico Torres, bassist Alec John Such and guitarist Richie Sambora , the band debuted its self-titled album in January 1984.

In the 40-plus years since, Bon Jovi has cemented its place in musical history. In 2017, CNN listed the group among the top-selling rock bands of all time. Bon Jovi has sold more than 130 million albums filled with rock anthems like “You Give Love a Bad Name” and “Livin’ on a Prayer” and played more than 2,600 concerts for its fans.

The group’s lineup has changed several times, with Such, who died in June 2022 , leaving the group in 1994 (bassist Hugh McDonald took over in his absence) and Sambora departing in 2013. (Guitarist Phil X officially took his place in 2016.) Still, their shared experiences have forged an unbreakable brotherhood between all of its members, past and present.

“But just to be clear, there was nothing but love, " Jon told PEOPLE of Sambora's sudden exit from the band over a decade ago. "There was never a fight. Ultimately being in a rock band is not a life sentence. He had to deal with his other issues.”

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Bryan added of the band's determination to succeed, "We were relentless young men who set out to make it — and we made it."

Now, Bon Jovi is immortalized in the Hulu docuseries Thank You, Goodnight: The Bon Jovi Story , which is the first series about the group's history with full cooperation from past and present members.

Keep reading to find out more about the band, its origins, its highs and lows and where its members stand with each other.

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Before he was shredding solos on hits like “Wanted Dead or Alive,” Sambora was auditioning for the likes of KISS . The guitarist tried out to replace Ace Frehley after his departure from the band in 1982, but it wasn’t meant to be.

Shortly after returning from his audition in Los Angeles, Sambora, who had previously played in a band with Such, went to see his former bassist perform with his new band, Bon Jovi. “I thought Jon was so charismatic,” Sambora recalled to The Independent in 1995. "I went backstage and gave him a verbal resume. ... About a week later, I got a call, inviting me to a rehearsal.”

Jon also recalled the meeting, saying, “Richie came down to see one of my shows. Afterwards, he made a point of meeting me and saying, ‘I'm the guy. I'm what you need.' ”

Though Jon initially thought Sambora was “a little crazy because he was so forward,” he spent an afternoon writing with him in a session that produced two songs. “They weren't the best songs we've ever written, but from the start, we could see that we were compatible,” he said. “More importantly, we got on as friends.”

Sambora replaced Jon’s childhood neighbor Dave Sabo, who had decided to go back to college, per The Hollywood Reporter . Sabo went on to co-found Skid Row.

They slept on the floor to make ends meet while recording their second album

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Despite the success of “Runaway” and Jon’s subsequent record deal, the living situation of Bon Jovi’s early members was quite modest while recording their second album, 7800 Fahrenheit .

“When we were doing the Fahrenheit record, we were all living in the same apartment in Philadelphia, sleeping on the floor when it was 12 below zero outside,” Sambora told The Independent in 1995. “The heating wasn't working well, and there wasn't a lot of food in the refrigerator.”

As Sambora explained, their financial situation didn’t stop them from having fun. “That's the kind of thing that bonds you, high points, low points, everything,” he told the outlet. “That's what makes a great band.”

Jon and Sambora had successful solo projects while in the band

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Both Jon and Sambora began to pursue solo projects outside of Bon Jovi in the early ‘90s.

In 1990, Jon wrote and performed the soundtrack for Young Guns II starring Emilio Estevez , Christian Slater and Kiefer Sutherland . He recruited the musical talents of Elton John for songs such as “Billy Get Your Guns” and “Dyin’ Ain’t Much of a Living;" Little Richard , who appeared on “You Really Got Me Now;” and Jeff Beck, who served as the guitarist on six of the album’s tracks, including its lead single, “Blaze of Glory,” which reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 .

One year later, Sambora followed suit with his own solo album, Stranger in This Town , from which his track “Ballad of Youth” spent seven weeks on the charts .

Though Jon also released Destination Anywhere under his name in 1997, he opened up to The Independent in 1995 about wanting to return to his Bon Jovi roots.

“The reason I wanted to get back with the band, even after the success of the Young Guns record, is that I missed the camaraderie,” he said. “I had living legends playing on the Young Guns record, and it would have been an amazing thrill to ask Elton or Jeff to play a couple of shows ... But all we'd have had in common was the moment. A band proves itself to you time and time again.”

They won their first Grammy for a country song in 2006

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Though Bon Jovi had plenty of commercial success in the rock and roll genre, scoring four No. 1 hits on the Billboard Hot 100 and six No. 1 albums on the Billboard 200 as of 2016, it earned its first Grammy Award for 2006’s “Who Says You Can’t Go Home,” a country collaboration with Jennifer Nettles .

The song also hit No. 1 on the country charts, marking what NBC reported was the first time a rock crossover had reached that status.

“I knew that the song had great crossover appeal,” Jon told CMT Insider of the track in 2006. “I just feel like a good song is a good song, and it’s a shame that we have such limitations on radio and genres.”

Fourteen years later, the Sugarland frontwoman paired up with the group once more for 2020’s “ Do What You Can ," which Jon wrote in the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Sambora abruptly left the band in 2013 to focus on his family

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After 30 years of performing together as a band, Bon Jovi fractured in 2013 when Sambora was a no-show for the group's world tour which he never re-joined.

“We were all shocked,” Jon recalled to PEOPLE in 2024. “It was a show that night ... and he just didn't show up. And then the next night, and then the next night ... We had 120 people on the road, 80 other shows to do. So the train kept going.”

Sambora previously opened up to PEOPLE about his decision to leave the band in 2020, saying, “It wasn't a popular decision by any means, obviously, but there was really almost no choice about it. I had a lot of conscious work to do around [my personal life].”

The lead guitarist explained he needed to prioritize his daughter Ava Sambora , whom he shares with ex-wife Heather Locklear . “I realized Ava needed me to be around at that point in time. Family had to come first, and that’s what happened.”

Sambora addressed his sudden departure in the band's 2024 docuseries, saying, “I don’t regret leaving the situation, but I regret how I did it , so I want to apologize fully right now to the fans, especially, and also to the guys because my feet and my spirit were just not letting me walk out the door.”

Phil X, who had previously filled in for Sambora while he was in rehab, took over for the rest of the Calgary tour and officially joined the band in 2016. “ Phil really helped us out in a time of need,” Bryan told The Morning Call in 2017. “We didn’t know whether it was going to be one show or 10 shows or ... three years.”

He added: “You can’t ever replace anybody because Richie is incredibly talented ... but the nice thing about Phil is he adds his own dimension.”

Bon Jovi waited a decade to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

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Bon Jovi first became eligible for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2008 but wasn't inducted until April 14, 2018.

“Good things come to those who wait,” Jon told PEOPLE at the time. “All through those nine years of suffering, it was never pleasant on this day.”

The celebratory occasion marked a reunion for the band, which performed with both current and former members, including Sambora and Such, for the first time since 2001.

“As founding members, they’re entitled, but they were also guys who were there with me when I had this vision,” Jon told PEOPLE, adding, “They deserve it.”

Jon underwent major vocal surgery in 2022

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After facing vocal cord issues for at least seven years, Jon underwent major vocal surgery in 2022 following a conversation with his wife.

After performing an arena show in Nashville in 2022, which Jon told PEOPLE he thought "went well," his wife gave him tough love, saying, “It wasn't great, and I’ve seen you be great.”

Though Jon described the conversation as "heart-breaking," he knew he needed to seek medical attention or retire.

“If it were going to be over, I just had to wrap my arms around that and say, ‘I've had an incredible career. It doesn't mean I can't write you a song tomorrow, just means I won't be doing a hundred-show tour,' " he told PEOPLE.

Jon underwent vocal fold medialization surgery in the summer of 2022 to alleviate loose vocal folds. Two years later, Jon told PEOPLE he still works with vocal coaches and does vocal exercises, but remains optimistic.

“I’m capable of singing. What I’m not necessarily capable of is two and a half hours a night, four nights a week,” he said, “but I’m aspiring to get that back.”

Bon Jovi's founding bassist died in 2022

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On June 5, 2022, Bon Jovi announced the death of founding bassist Such on X (formerly Twitter). “We are heartbroken to hear the news of the passing of our dear friend Alec John Such," the group wrote in a statement. "As a founding member of Bon Jovi, Alec was integral to the formation of the band. ... He was a childhood friend of Tico and brought Richie to see us perform.”

The group ended its message by describing Such as "always wild and full of life” and that they would “miss him dearly.”

Such left Bon Jovi in 1994. “When I was 43, I started to get burned out,” he once told the Asbury Park Press . “It felt like work and I didn’t want to work. The reason I got into a band to begin with is because I didn’t want to work.”

He was replaced by McDonald — one of the studio musicians who recorded “Runaway” with Jon in the '80s.

“Livin’ on a Prayer” has more than 1 billion streams on Spotify

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Arguably Bon Jovi’s most famous song, “Livin’ on a Prayer” was released as the second single on the band’s third album, Slippery When Wet . “If you had to sum up Bon Jovi’s legacy, that song would be probably at the top of the list, and I think because of the optimism,” Torres told The Morning Calls in 2017. He noted: “[It] has transcended time.”

Like the band, the song has undergone several transformations throughout the years. An acoustic version was released on 1994’s Cross Road album under the name “Prayer ‘94,” while the original demo was released as a hidden track on 2004’s 100,000,000 Bon Jovi Fans Can't Be Wrong.

In 2013, 26 years after initially reaching the No. 1 spot on the Billboard Top 100, the song charted once more thanks to a viral video it was featured in per Rolling Stone .

Ten years later, the song reached another milestone when it garnered more than 1 billion streams on Spotify.

The band’s frontman celebrated the achievement in an Instagram video in January 2023, saying, “This is unbelievable, and I’m really grateful for it.”

Jon and Sambora reunited to watch the band’s 2024 docuseries together

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Following Sambora’s 2013 exit from Bon Jovi, Jon lost touch with his former bandmate, but denied any feelings of animosity between them. " We're not in contact because he's not in the organization any longer," he told Ultimate Classic Rock in March 2024. "Doesn't mean that there's not love forever.”

The vocalist elaborated on his relationship with Sambora at a screening of Thank You, Goodnight . “ There was never a fight ,” he clarified. “There was substance abuse, there was anxiety, there was being a single parent, there [were] a lot of personal issues he was going through. But never to this day did any of us, me or him or David or Tico, ever have a fight.”

Jon went on to say that he respected Sambora’s decision to stay home and support his daughter. “It's unfortunate for us and for the world, but I am not mad about it.”

The pair, who were interviewed for Thank You, Goodnight separately, reunited at Jon’s house to watch the first three episodes side by side. “He came over and watched three parts of the docuseries at my house,” Jon told PEOPLE. “There’s never animosity.”

Bon Jovi is working on their 16th album

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Bon Jovi will release its 16th studio album, Forever , on June 7, 2024.

“ We worked as hard or harder on this album as I did on Slippery When Wet , in fact, harder because we're not as naïve as we were in 1986,” Jon told PEOPLE in April 2024.

Forever is the band’s first new album in four years and will include several sentimental tracks that pay homage to Jon's family.

In addition to a song called “Kiss the Bride,” which Jon wrote for daughter Stephanie Rose Bongiovi’s impending wedding day, its lead single, “Legendary,” is a sweet nod to his wife of over three decades, Dorothea Hurley .

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Your Guide to 2023 Summer Concerts Sponsored by ICCU

May 5, 2023

Find out how to get tickets and info on concerts in your area.

We survived another northwest winter (with snowpack  120 percent  above average!) and there’s no better way to celebrate this newfound sun than with a lineup of concerts and music festivals.

Because no two concerts are alike, we can’t give you one catch-all hub to buy tickets and ask questions. But we can do the next best thing — we’ll show you exactly what we know and where you can learn more. Use this guide to get an overview of each concert sponsored in your area.

Idaho Central Credit Union partners with music venues throughout Idaho and Eastern Washington to bring together communities and local businesses. Our role in each partnership varies. The venues themselves deserve the credit for making these shows a reality!

Summer Concerts in Treasure Valley

Idaho Central Arena (Boise)

We don’t know how they do it, but the Idaho Central Arena in Boise is both a jack of all trades and a master of, well, almost everything. Whether you’re in the mood for a Billboard Hot 100 artist, a dance performance, or even a flower show, you won’t be disappointed. The arena announces new acts all the time, so be sure to check their site often for an updated list. Idaho Central Credit Union has naming rights to the arena.

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Tickets:  Idaho Central Arena Contact: 208-424-2200 Location: 233 S Capitol Blvd, Boise, ID 83702

Idaho Botanical Garden – Outlaw Field (Boise)

If you’re looking to experience a unique concert venue, Outlaw Field is the one for you. Before it took its place as one of Western Idaho’s most popular venues, Outlaw Field operated as a prison yard  for over 100 years . Now it’s part of the Idaho Botanical Garden, a nonprofit situated next to the Greenbelt River in the heart of downtown Boise. As the presenting stage sponsor, we’re excited to announce big names like The Avett Brothers, Modest Mouse, and Kelsea Ballerini. Concerts run all summer long but be warned — tickets sell out fast. See a full list of performers and dates on the Idaho Botanical Garden’s website.

Tickets:  Idaho Botanical Garden Contact: 208-343-8649 Location: 2355 Old Penitentiary Rd. Boise, Idaho 83712

Stoney’s Road House (Emmett)

Stoney’s Road House is a country music lover’s dream come true. Though it may be in an old Boise Cascade laminate plant, don’t let the factory façade fool you. Boasting a 2,300 sq ft dance floor and a massive, elevated stage, Stoney’s expertly combines urbanity with a classic country vibe to give you an unforgettable concert experience. Stay tuned to see 2023’s lineup! Idaho Central Credit Union is a concert sponsor of Stoney’s Road House.

Tickets:  Stoney’s Road House Contact: 702-435-2855 Location: 1050 Cascade Rd, Emmett, ID 83617

Ford Idaho Center (Nampa)

The Ford Idaho Center doesn’t mess around. With 25+ artists already confirmed, this arena has a little something for everyone. Country, rock, alternative, you name it. Since 1997, the center has housed countless memories for locals and visitors alike — and given 2023’s all-star lineup, it doesn’t show signs of slowing down anytime soon. Check out their site to get more information on artists like Luke Bryan, Young the Giant, and Lindsey Stirling. Idaho Central Credit Union is a sponsor at the Ford Idaho Center Arena.

Tickets:  Ford Idaho Center Contact: 208-442-3232 Location: 16114 N Idaho Center Blvd, Nampa, ID 83687

Boise Music Festival (Garden City)

Every year, concert goers flock to the Boise Music Fest, a 12-hour event complete with nationally acclaimed artists, carnival rides, and more. As one of the Treasure Valley’s biggest annual music events, it’s known for its one-of-a-kind shows and genre-diverse lineups. June 24 is coming quickly, though, so be sure to get tickets ASAP. Idaho Central Credit Union is a supporting sponsor of the Boise Music Festival.

Tickets:  Boise Music Festival Contact: 208-344-6363 Location: 5610 Glenwood St., Garden City, ID 83714

Summer Concerts in Eastern Idaho

Portneuf Health Trust Amphitheatre (Pocatello)

Surrounded by breathtaking mountain views and set next to a 6.5-acre lake, this world-class amphitheater is the ideal spot for any outdoor concert. Bannock County has an extensive lineup prepared for Southeast Idahoans that begins early spring and lasts until late fall. Tickets for the first few concerts, including Jon Pardi and Riley Green, are on sale now! Idaho Central Credit Union is a sponsor of the venue and several concerts.

Tickets:  Bannock County Event Center Contact: 208-237-1340 Location: 2375 Olympus Dr, Pocatello, ID 83201

Eastern Idaho State Fair (Blackfoot)

The Eastern Idaho State Fair is bringing back old-fashioned fun, and trust us, it’s not something you want to miss. Dating back to 1902 (almost 125 years!), this week-long event brings together nearly a quarter-million visitors annually, and just a glance at the scheduled entertainment will show you why. Catch ICCU-sponsored livestock competitions, award-winning fair food, demolition derbies, and incredible performances from artists like Walker Hayes — all from September 1 to 9, 2023. In-depth schedules for each fair day will be released on the State Fair’s website in the early summer.

Tickets:  Fun at the Fair Contact: 208-785-2480 Location: 97 Park Street, Blackfoot, ID 83221

Summer Concerts in North Idaho and Eastern Washington

Idaho Central Credit Union Amphitheater at Riverstone Park (Coeur d’Alene)

The Riverstone Summer Concert Series is the perfect way to revel in both beautiful views and good music. Catch a concert at 6 PM every Thursday in July and August. Artists will be announced as the dates get closer. Idaho Central Credit Union has naming rights to the amphitheater.

Tickets:  Coeur d’Alene Arts and Culture Alliance Contact: 208-292-1629 Location: 1805 Tilford Lane, Coeur d’Alene, ID 83814

North Idaho State Fair (Coeur d’Alene)

Musicians, watermelon eating contests, monster truck rallies — the North Idaho Fair has it all. Join us, a co-presenting sponsor, on August 18–27 to celebrate Idaho’s agriculture and community. Stick around on August 21–23 for the annual Party in the Dirt Concert, featuring artists like Carly Pearce and Chase Rice. Tickets for each concert day are on sale now.

Tickets:  North Idaho State Fair Contact: 208-765-4969 Location: 4056 N Government Way, Coeur d’Alene, ID 83815

Spokane County Interstate Fair (Spokane)

The Spokane County Interstate Fair takes fun to the next level with creative agricultural themes like “Lettuce Turnip the Jam” and “Pirates of the Carrots and Beans.” Experience a carnival, rodeo, and the best of Spokane’s agricultural history from September 8 to 17, 2023 — and be sure to see an ICCU-sponsored concert while you’re at it! More information will become available on the Spokane County’s website as the dates get closer.

Tickets:  Spokane County Interstate Fair Contact: 509-477-2787 (pre-recorded line) Location: 404 N Havana St, Suite 1, Spokane Valley, WA 99202

2023 Summer Country Showdown (Moscow)

Get ready for two days of music, food, and fun in the ICCU Arena at the University of Idaho. The arena itself is brand-spanking-new; built in 2021, it boasts  67,000 square feet , seating for over 1,000, and a premium club area. On August 25 and 26, you’ll get the chance to see hit country artists and independent artists who were born and raised in North Idaho. Check their website regularly — a full lineup will be announced soon! Idaho Central Credit Union has naming rights to the arena and is a sponsor of the festival.

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