Kid Rock has officially unveiled plans for his latest trekking venture, the “Freedom 250 Tour.” The run of shows is explicitly branded as a celebration of the United States’ upcoming 250th anniversary and will see the artist performing across amphitheaters this spring and summer.
For the trek, Kid Rock has enlisted a rotating lineup of support acts, including country heavyweights Jon Pardi, Parker McCollum, Brantley Gilbert, and Big & Rich, along with Them Dirty Roses.
Kid Rock ‘Freedom 250 Tour’ Dates:
- 05/01 – Dallas, TX – Dos Equis Pavilion (feat. Brantley Gilbert & Them Dirty Roses)
- 05/08 – Raleigh, NC – Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek (feat. Brantley Gilbert & Them Dirty Roses)
- 05/09 – Charlotte, NC – Truliant Amphitheater (feat. Brantley Gilbert & Them Dirty Roses)
- 05/15 – St. Louis, MO – Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre (feat. Parker McCollum)
- 05/16 – Tinley Park, IL – Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre (feat. Parker McCollum)
- 05/30 – Tampa, FL – MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre (feat. Big & Rich & Them Dirty Roses)
With Jon Pardi:
- 06/05 – Holmdel, NJ – PNC Bank Arts Center
- 06/06 – Mansfield, MA – Xfinity Center
- 06/19 – Noblesville, IN – Ruoff Music Center
- 06/20 – Burgettstown, PA – The Pavilion at Star Lake
The tour announcement comes during a particularly turbulent week for the musician. This Sunday, February 8, Kid Rock is scheduled to headline the “All-American American Halftime Show,” an unofficial event backed by the conservative organization Turning Point USA. The concert is positioned as a direct protest against the official Super Bowl LX halftime performers, Bad Bunny and Green Day.
Simultaneously, the singer is facing renewed criticism regarding his past discography. Scrutiny has intensified over the lyrics to his 2001 track “Cool, Daddy Cool,” which was featured on the Osmosis Jones soundtrack. Critics have highlighted a specific verse in the song which references underage relationships:
“On my cell phone, I’m paid, G, can’t call me, just page me
Young ladies, young ladies, I like ’em under*ge, see
Some say that’s statutory, but I say it’s mandatory”
This scrutiny piles onto existing backlash surrounding his “Rock The Country” festival, which has seen several artists depart the lineup due to the event’s perceived political alignment.
