Country Singer-Songwriter John PayCheck & His Calvary Band Announces & Readies To Kick Off Their 2025 More Days Ahead Tour In New Mexico At Mount Taylor Music Festival

Plus, dates confirmed in Indiana, Tennessee, Kentucky, Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Virginia, NYC, North Carolina, with more TBA 

ICYMI: Debut music video for “Honky-Tonk Blackout” exclusively premiered by American Songwriter [click to watch], plus world TV premiere on The Heartland Network 

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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (March 24, 2025) — Country singer-songwriter and independent recording artist John PayCheck announces and is readying to launch his 2025 More Days Ahead Tour, currently slated to cross 10 states, and featuring the songs from PayCheck’s first two albums, 2021’s We All Have A Story and 2024’s More Days Behind. PayCheck and his cavalry band are set to kick it all off at the Mount Taylor Music Festival [Info/Tickets] in New Mexico on May 03, and then back east to Columbus, Indiana performing at The Commons as part of country rock band Night Owl’s album release concert on May 10 [Info/Tickets]. PayCheck also has dates confirmed for runs in Kentucky, Indiana, Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Virginia, Maryland, North Carolina, and a special concert at Chief’s On Broadway in Nashville on July 17 [Info/Tickets] and more to be announced on his BandsInTown or his website at johnpaycheck.com/shows.

“I am excited to get back out on the road again this year,” PayCheck said. “I have always loved touring even though it’s hard work, but it’s always worth it. When you have a full house and people are dancing, me and the band are in the zone, groovin’ and the people are enjoying what you are doing, it’s just the best feeling!”

2025 More Days Ahead Tour Dates
MAY 03 – Mount Taylor Music Festival 2025 / Grants, N.M.
MAY 10 – The Commons / Columbus, Ind.
MAY 16 – TBA / New York City, N.Y.
JUN 03-08 – TBA / Nashville, Tenn.
JUN 12 – Neon Moon / Yantis, Texas
JUN 20 – TBA / Kentucky
JUL 17 – Chief’s On Broadway / Nashville, Tenn.
JUL 19 – Brisket Love BBQ / Lindale, Texas
AUG 22 – Cancun Cantina / Hanover, Md.
SEP 05 – Legends Pub House / Chickasha, Okla.
SEP 13 – Lovettsville Benefit / Lovettsville, Va.
SEP 18 – TBA / Newport, Ky.
SEP 20 – The State Theatre / Harrah, Okla.
OCT 09 – Crooked Arrow Ranch / Conway, Ark.
OCT 10 – TBA / Fort Worth, Texas
OCT 11 – Soggy Bottom Saloon / Beaumont, Texas
OCT 17 – Sundown / Llano, Texas
OCT 20 – Shooters Lounge / Hickory, N.C.
DEC 12 – Cancun Cantina / Hanover, Md.
**For tour updates follow on BandsInTown or johnpaycheck.com/shows 

ICYMI: “Honky-Tonk Blackout” Premiered by American Songwriter & Begins Airing On The Heartland Network
PayCheck revisited his 2021 album We All Have A Story for his debut music video on the barn-burning country rocker “Honky-tonk Blackout” [stream/buy]. The video was exclusively premiered by American Songwriter [click to watch] this month and is also out now on PayCheck’s YouTube channel. On Friday, March 21 the video made its world TV premiere on The Heartland Network. Additionally, it is also available on Heartland’s livestream on watchheartlandtv.com and the It’s Real Good TV website and app.

“While he is not riding his father’s coattails, he proves that the apple didn’t fall far from the tree.”
– Clayton Edwards, American Songwriter

About John PayCheck:
John PayCheck, son of country music legend Johnny PayCheck, embodies the traditions of country music while forging his own path in the industry. John’s musical journey began humbly as a roadie, where he learned about the business while traveling with his father and surrounded by legends. Music was ingrained into his everyday life as a result. 

However, two major events diverted him from music temporarily; the tragedy of 9/11 spurred him to serve his country as an Army aviator, followed by his father’s passing in 2003, which led him to explore passions in firefighting and technology. John still serves as a Reserve Army Officer in Europe, but despite his temporary hiatus, music remained a constant thread in his life, drawing him back 20 years later.

As a combat veteran, farmer, and devoted family man, John’s return to music has been fueled by industry support and the encouragement of fellow country music legacy artists. His first single “Lone Stars” from his debut album, We All Have a Story, charted on Music Row, a significant milestone in his career. He has written songs with Erin Enderlin and Scott Gabbey, and is a CMA member and BMI songwriter.  John has shared the stage with Chris Janson, Confederate Railroad, Dallas Moore and others and was invited to perform at the Grand Ole Opry in May of 2024 to honor his father on Opry Country Classics.

With a unique vocal style and deep-rooted appreciation for classic country, he continues the PayCheck family legacy while embracing the genre’s evolution. John stands as a testament to the enduring spirit of country music and the profound bond he still has with his father. John is building his own career despite the shadow of his father’s, and he’s excited to be a part of his own journey to see what the future holds.

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