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Grammy Winner Leon Thomas Announces Mutts Don’t Heel World Tour

GRAMMY Award-winning artist Leon Thomas announces his MUTTS DON’T HEEL World Tour, produced by Live Nation, in support of HEEL, the deluxe edition of his critically acclaimed sophomore album MUTT, out now via EZMNY/Motown Records. The North American leg kicks off October 30 in Dallas, TX, with stops in Austin, Nashville, Atlanta, Brooklyn, Toronto, Chicago, and Los Angeles. Rising R&B standout Ambré will join as support across the U.S. and Canada. Tickets will be available starting with an artist presale beginning Wednesday, June 11. Additional presales will run throughout the week ahead of the general on sale beginning Friday, June 13 at 10am local time at https://laylo.com/leonthomas/m/muttsdontheel.
In 2026, the tour heads abroad with a run of European dates including London’s Eventim Apollo, Paris’ Élysée Montmartre, Berlin’s Huxleys Neue Welt, and Dublin’s 3Olympia Theatre. From there, Leon brings the show to Australia with performances in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, and Perth.
Leon recently released MUTT Deluxe: HEEL, a natural continuation of the original, digging deeper into his sonic universe and fetching a bold blend of psychedelic R&B, rock textures, soul, and boundary-pushing production. New collaborations with Kehlani, Big Sean, and Halle elevate the project’s emotional and musical scope, as Leon hones his reflections on singlehood, connection, and self-exposure. With tightly crafted compositions and distinct creative clarity, Thomas delivers a fearless extension of his signature sound–unleashing bite where MUTT once explored duality. HEELdoesn’t just follow; it bares its teeth. Listen HERE.
MUTT Deluxe: HEEL’s focus track, “NOT FAIR,” is a sultry confessional that captures the disarming power of desire. With piano-laced production and hypnotic harmonies, Leon unpacks the emotional whiplash of loving someone who knows exactly how to pull you in and push you away – a devoted mutt chasing a love that refuses to heel. “NOT FAIR” lingers in a space of elusive, intoxicating intimacy and mysticism.
Last month, Leon released his single “RATHER BE ALONE” featuring multi Grammy-nominated artist and actress, Halle. A hypnotic blend of R&B infused with smoky soul and rock influences, the track is a soulful reckoning about walking away when love no longer serves you, and choosing personal peace over the chaos of what once was. Unfolding like a slow-burning confession, wrapped in hazy guitar and swelling strings, Leon’s smooth vocals intertwine seamlessly with Halle’s airy delivery, adding a subtle, psychedelic touch. Listen HERE.
Leon’s boldly introspective and highly acclaimed second studio album, MUTT, continues to push the boundaries of modern R&B, blending soulful melodies with rock influences and experimental production. Amassing over 1.1 billion streams, the album’s title track originally entered the Billboard Hot 100 in February 2025 and is steadily climbing, recently jumping from #15 to #13 – marking Leon’s first Top 40 hit and his debut entry on the Hot 100. The track also reached No. 1 on Billboard’s Hot R&B Songs chart, as well as the R&B Digital Song Sales and R&B Streaming Songs charts. A high-impact remix featuring Chris Brown helped introduce the record to an even broader audience, fueling its rise to No. 1 on Billboard’s Adult R&B Airplay chart and the UK R&B Singles Chart.
Leon is currently the digital cover star of GAFFER Magazine and performed “NOT FAIR” on Jimmy Kimmel Live! on June 3. Leon has also been nominated for Best New Artist and Best Male R&B/Pop Artist and will be performing on the mainstage at the upcoming 2025 BET Awards. “MUTT” has also been certified platinum, highlighting its widespread acclaim. Featuring collaborations with Ty Dolla $ign, Freddie Gibbs, Wale, and more, MUTT vividly explores the multifaceted nature of love – from the exhilarating rush of singlehood to the nuanced depths of emotional intimacy. Thomas weaves a narrative that fearlessly peels back layers of vulnerability, grappling with themes of fame, emotional detachment, and the quest for genuine connection.
Leon Thomas continues to redefine modern R&B, becoming an emblem of the genre and shaping its cultural landscape. MUTT has garnered widespread critical acclaim, named the #1 R&B Album of 2024 by Billboard and VIBE. It has also earned spots on several other Best of 2024 lists, further solidifying its status as one of the year’s standout releases. Billboard describes him as “one of the hottest names in R&B,” with MUTT being hailed as “the most stunning R&B album of 2024.” VIBE called it “one of the best R&B albums of the year,” while Essence celebrated it for pushing the boundaries of Black music, cementing Leon as “one of R&B’s most exciting voices.”
Leon continues to cement himself as a generational star. His NPR Tiny Desk performance went viral, peaking at #2 on YouTube and #5 on X, further iconizing his influence in music and culture. This year, he was named Billboard’s Chartbreaker and MTV PUSH’s Artist of the Month, in addition to making his TV debut on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, an appearance on The Jennifer Hudson Show, and first cover with GUAP Magazine.
Last year, Leon Thomas took MUTT on the road for his completely sold-out 13-stop North American headline tour. He also joined BLXST’s I Will Always Come Find You tour as a special guest, bringing their collaboration on the “Crash & Burn” remix from Thomas’s 2023 debut album Electric Dusk to life on stage. With back-to-back sold-out shows and high-profile tour appearances, Thomas continues to cement himself as one of R&B’s most dynamic live performers.
From a viral Tiny Desk to BET nods and Hot 100 climbs, Leon Thomas has spent the last year rewriting R&B’s rulebook. WithMUTT Deluxe: HEEL, Leon pushes his momentum further–fiercer, bolder, and taking his vision even further.

MUTTS DON’T HEEL NORTH AMERICA TOUR DATES
Artist Pre-Sale: Wed, 6/11 (10am local) – Fri, 6/13 (9am local)
Spotify Pre-Sale: Thurs, 6/12 (10am local – Fri, 6/13 (9am local)
On-Sale: Fri, 6/13 (10am local)
OCTOBER 30 – Dallas, TX | House of Blues
NOVEMBER 3 – Austin, TX | Emo’s
NOVEMBER 4 – Houston, TX | House of Blues
NOVEMBER 5 – New Orleans, LA | House of Blues
NOVEMBER 7 – Nashville, TN | Brooklyn Bowl
NOVEMBER 9 – Atlanta, GA | Tabernacle
NOVEMBER 12 – Ft Lauderdale, FL | Revolution
NOVEMBER 14 – Charlotte, NC | The Fillmore
NOVEMBER 15 – Raleigh, NC | The Ritz
NOVEMBER 16 – Silver Spring, MD | The Fillmore
NOVEMBER 19 – Philadelphia, PA | The Fillmore
NOVEMBER 20 – Boston, MA | House of Blues
NOVEMBER 23 – Brooklyn, NY | Brooklyn Paramount
NOVEMBER 26 – Toronto, ON | Danforth Music Hall
NOVEMBER 28 – Detroit, MI | The Fillmore
NOVEMBER 29 – Cincinnati, OH | Bogart’s
DECEMBER 2 – Cleveland, OH | House of Blues
DECEMBER 3 – Chicago, IL | House of Blues
DECEMBER 6 – Minneapolis, MN | First Avenue
DECEMBER 9 – Denver, CO | Summit
DECEMBER 11 – Salt Lake City, UT | The Depot
DECEMBER 14 – Seattle, WA | The Showbox
DECEMBER 16 – Vancouver, BC | Commodore Ballroom
DECEMBER 17 – Portland, OR | Roseland Theater
DECEMBER 19 – Oakland, CA | Fox Theater
DECEMBER 21 – Phoenix, AZ | The Van Buren
DECEMBER 22 – Los Angeles, CA | The Wiltern
MUTTS DON’T HEEL EUROPEAN/UK TOUR DATES
MARCH 5 – Helsinki, FI | House of Culture
MARCH 7 – Stockholm, SE | Fållan
MARCH 8 – Oslo, NO | Sentrum Scene
MARCH 10 – Copenhagen, DK | Vega
MARCH 12 – Warsaw, PL | Klub Stodoła
MARCH 15 – Berlin, DE | Huxleys Neue Welt
MARCH 16 – Cologne, DE | Live Music Hall
MARCH 17 – Brussels, BE | La Madeleine
MARCH 20 – Tilburg, NL | Poppodium 013
MARCH 21 – Paris, FR | Elysée Montmartre
MARCH 24 – Bristol, UK | O2 Academy
MARCH 26 – Birmingham, UK | O2 Academy
MARCH 27 – Manchester, UK | Academy
MARCH 29 – Glasgow, UK | SWG3 Galvanizers
MARCH 31 – Dublin, IE | 3Olympia Theatre
APRIL 3 – London, UK | Eventim Apollo
MUTTS DON’T HEEL AUSTRALIA TOUR DATES
APRIL 10 – Brisbane, QLD | Fortitude Music Hall
APRIL 11 – Melbourne, VIC | Forum
APRIL 14 – Sydney, NSW | Enmore Theatre
APRIL 17 – Adelaide, SA | Hindley Street Music Hall
APRIL 19 – Perth, WA | Metro City
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Multi-Platinum Texas Singer & Songwriter Dylan Gossett Continues Touring Ascent
Last week, Gossettreleased his critically acclaimed sophomore album, Ramblin’, via Big Loud Texas / Mercury Records—listen to Ramblin’ HERE.
Emerging as one of the leading new voices in Texas Country, Gossett has carved out a distinct sound blending Americana and Red Dirt influences with lyricism rooted in his Southern upbringing. Ramblin’ builds on the foundation of his critically acclaimed 2025 debut album, Westward, while expanding on the deeply personal songwriting at the heart of his music. Written after years of relentless touring around the world, the new record finds Gossett returning home to Austin, Texas with a renewed perspective on love, relationships, and the place that shaped him. According to Gossett, Ramblin’ “feels like a homecoming.”
The album also includes previously released singles, “Clothesline,” “Loving You Like That,” and “Honeysuckle,” which introduced the world to this next chapter for one of country music’s fastest-rising artists.
Fresh off select North American dates supporting Mumford & Sons and The Red Clay Strays, Gossett is currently on the second leg of his co-headlining U.S. tour with Charles Wesley Godwin, which runs through the end of October. Last week, Gossett was also announced on the star-studded 2027 Stagecoach lineup, playing on Friday, April 23rd. Continuing his rapid global ascent, he’ll also launch a headline tour across Australia and New Zealand later this fall and in Europe and the U.K. top of next year. With over 200,000 headline tickets sold worldwide, there has been repeat demand for Gossett not only in North America but globally, as his tours have sold-out across Australia, New Zealand, the U.K., and Europe.
Over the past three years, Dylan Gossett has emerged as one of country music’s most exciting new voices. Hailing from Austin, Texas, the 27-year-old singer, songwriter, and producer has amassed nearly 1.5 billion career streams, led by his breakthrough anthem “Coal,” now certified 2x Platinum by the RIAA in the U.S. and Multi-Platinum internationally. Gossett has earned acclaim for his authentic songwriting while sharing music with collaborators including Noeline Hofmann and Ole 60. His meteoric rise has also seen him tour alongside some of today’s biggest artists, including George Strait, Zach Top, Mumford & Sons, The Lumineers, HARDY, and The Red Clay Strays, while appearing at marquee festivals including Stagecoach and Austin City Limits Music Festival. Recognized by Spotify and Amazon as an Artist to Watch and named to MusicRow’s Next Big Thing list, Gossett continues to cement himself as one of the defining new voices in modern country and Americana.

UPCOMING TOUR DATES
*Newly Announced Dates in Bold
2026
Oct 2 – Asheville, NC – Hellbender ^
Oct 3 – Louisville, KY – Old Forester’s Paristown Hall *RESCHEDULED DATE
Oct 16 – College Station, TX – Farmer’s Fest
Oct 24 – Waco, TX – Silobration
Oct 27 – Chicago, IL – The Salt Shed
Oct 30 – Pittsburgh, PA – Citizens Live at The Wylie ^
Nov 20-22 – St. Petersburg, FL – St. Pete Country Fest
Nov 21 – Apopka, FL – Apopka Amphitheater *
Dec 3 – Perth, AUS – ICF Outdoor
Dec 5 – Brisbane, AUS – Fortitude Music Hall
Dec 6 – Sydney, AUS – Sydney Opera House Forecourt
Dec 8 – Melbourne, AUS – Festival Hall
Dec 11 – Auckland, NZ – Town Hall
Dec 12 – North Canterbury, NZ – Waipara Winehouse
2027
Feb 15 – Utrecht, NL – TivoliVredenburg +
Feb 16 – Brussels, BE – La Madeleine +
Feb 18 – London, UK – O2 Academy Brixton +
Feb 19 – Manchester, UK – O2 Victoria Warehouse +
Feb 21 – Birmingham, UK – O2 Academy Birmingham +
Feb 23 – Glasgow, UK – O2 Academy Glasgow +
Feb 24 – Glasgow, UK – O2 Academy Glasgow +
Feb 27 – Dublin, IE – 3Arena +
March 25 – Charleston, SC – Charleston Music Hall ~
March 26 – North Myrtle Beach, SC – House of Blues ~
March 27 – Charlotte, NC – The Fillmore – Main Hall ~
March 30 – Chattanooga, TN – The Signal ~
March 31 – Chesterfield, MO – The Factory ~
April 2 – Fayetteville, AR – Ozark Music Hall ~
April 3 – Memphis, TN – Satellite Music Hall ~
April 4 – Birmingham, AL – Avondale Brewing Company ~
April 6 – Philadelphia, PA – The Met Philadelphia Presented by Highmark ~
April 7 – Baltimore, MD – The Paramount Baltimore ~April 8 – Columbus, OH – KEMBA Live! ~
April 10 – Detroit, MI – The Fillmore ~
April 11 – Grand Rapids, MI – GLC Live at 20 Monroe ~
April 23 – Indio, CA – Stagecoach *FESTIVAL
May 4 – Indianapolis, IN – Egyptian Room at Old National Centre –
May 6 – Madison, WI – The Sylvee –
May 7 – Kansas City, MO – Uptown Theater –
May 8 – Omaha, NE – The Astro –
May 13 – Austin, TX – Moody Amphitheater at Waterloo Park
May 14 – Houston, TX – Bayou Music CenterMay 15 – Fort Worth, TX – Billy Bob’s Texas
May 20 – Oklahoma City, OK – The Criterion
May 21 – Tulsa, OK – Cain’s Ballroom
^ with Charles Wesley Godwin
* with Buffalo Traffic Jam and The Jack Wharff Band
+ with Noah Rinker
~ with Leon Majcen
– with Clay Street Unit
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Greta Van Fleet Announce ‘Into the Beginning’ 2027 North American and European Tour
GRAMMY® Award-winning rock and roll band Greta Van Fleet announce their 2027 North American and European headline tour today. Promoted by Live Nation, the 59-city Into The Beginning Tour kicks off Wednesday, February 3 in Savannah, GA at Enmarket Arena and makes stops in Chicago, Brooklyn, Detroit, Dallas-Fort Worth, Berlin, Milan, Amsterdam, Paris, London, Toronto and more before wrapping back in their home state of Michigan on Saturday, July 31 at Grand Rapids’ Acrisure Amphitheater. Special guests Arc De Soleil, The Kooks, and Portugal. The Man will join as support on select North American dates. VIP Packages are available for North American dates only.
TICKETS – NORTH AMERICA: Tickets to the Into The Beginning Tour will be available starting with a Fan Presale (details below) beginning on Tuesday, October 13 at 9am local time. Additional presales will run throughout the week ahead of the general on-sale beginning on Thursday, October 15 at 10am local time on GretaVanFleet.com.
- FAN PRESALE: Fans can sign up now for the Greta Van Fleet Fan Presale at GretaVanFleet.com.
- RESERVED BY SPOTIFY: Greta Van Fleet’s Reserved by Spotify tickets may be available to eligible North American Spotify Premium subscribers through Ticketmaster. These fans will be notified by Spotify via email and app notification, and will have the opportunity to purchase up to two tickets during the Reserved presale.
TICKETS – EUROPE: Tickets to the Into The Beginning Tour will be available starting with a Fan Presale on Wednesday, October 7 at 10am local time. Fans can sign up now for the Greta Van Fleet Fan Presale at GretaVanFleet.com. Additional presales will run throughout the week ahead of the general on-sale beginning Friday, October 9 at 10am local time on GretaVanFleet.com.
Ticket prices have been priced in advance by the tour and won’t change during the presale or onsale (no platinum tickets). All tickets will be sold at face value plus fees through primary ticket sellers. Fans are encouraged to sign up for the Fan Presale through Gretavanfleet.com for first access to tour tickets.
Today’s news follows the release of the band’s latest single “Tear It Down”from their forthcoming fourth studio album, PALACE FOR THE PEOPLE, which arrives Friday, October 9 via Republic Records. Pre-order/pre-save the album HERE. “Tear It Down” follows lead tracks “Play Your Games” and “Saw You Stand,” which the band performed onJimmy Kimmel Live!, and offers another look behind the curtain of their majestic new album.
On PALACE FOR THE PEOPLE, Greta Van Fleet continue to explore themes of humanity, connection, resilience, and transcendence—building a body of work that feels both deeply personal and universally resonant. They’ve made a mysterious, monumental, and cataclysmic body of work, painting a sonic tableau out of powerhouse vocals, earth-rupturing riffs, and stunning solos. This is expressive, ethereal, and energetic rock and roll music delivered with apropos symphonic grace, revelrous excess, dynamics, and the glory of a collective who refuse to be boxed in musically, thematically, or spiritually. It’s also the brilliance of a bloodline committed to tape. They have taken another massive creative leap, building a new place for listeners to congregate and determining the tone for rock’s future in the process.
Prior to the Into The Beginning Tour and in celebration of the forthcoming album, Greta Van Fleet will perform an intimate under-play residency next month at Nashville’s The Basement East on the first three Saturdays in October. For more information go to: GretaVanFleet.com.
Since emerging from Frankenmuth, Michigan, Greta Van Fleet have become one of rock and roll’s defining voices of their generation. Across multiple platinum-selling releases and sold-out arena tours spanning the globe, the GRAMMY® award-winning band has consistently challenged expectations while forging a sound entirely their own. PALACE FOR THE PEOPLE represents the band’s boldest artistic statement yet.
2027 TOUR DATES:
Wed, Feb 3 – Savannah, GA – Enmarket Arena *
Fri, Feb 5 – Tampa, FL – Benchmark International Arena *
Sat, Feb 6 – Jacksonville, FL – VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena *
Tue, Feb 9 – Atlanta, GA – State Farm Arena *
Wed, Feb 10 – Nashville, TN – Bridgestone Arena *
Fri, Feb 12 – Rosemont, IL – Allstate Arena *
Sat, Feb 13 – Omaha, NE – CHI Health Center *
Mon, Feb 15 – Minneapolis, MN – Target Center *
Wed, Feb 17 – Green Bay, WI – Resch Center *
Fri, Feb 19 – Louisville, KY – KFC Yum! Center *
Sat, Feb 20 – Pittsburgh, PA – PPG Paints Arena *
Tue, Mar 2 – Detroit, MI – Little Caesars Arena ^
Wed, Mar 3 – Cleveland, OH – Rocket Arena ^
Fri, Mar 5 – Boston, MA – TD Garden ^
Sat, Mar 6 – Albany, NY – MVP Arena ^
Mon, Mar 8 – Brooklyn, NY – Barclays Center ^
Wed, Mar 10 – Philadelphia, PA – Xfinity Mobile Arena ^
Fri, Mar 12 – Charlotte, NC – Spectrum Center ^
Sat, Mar 13 – Knoxville, TN – Food City Center ^
Mon, Mar 15 – Fort Worth, TX – Dickies Arena ^
Tue, Mar 16 – Tulsa, OK – BOK Center ^
Fri, Mar 19 – Anaheim, CA – Honda Center #
Sat, Mar 20 – Phoenix, AZ – Mortgage Matchup Center #
Mon, Mar 22 – Reno, NV – Reno Events Center #
Wed, Mar 24 – Seattle, WA – Climate Pledge Arena #
Thu, Mar 25 – Portland, OR – Moda Center #
Sat, Mar 27 – Boise, ID – ExtraMile Arena (BSU) #
Mon, Mar 29 – Salt Lake City, UT – Delta Center #
Tue, Mar 30 – Denver, CO – Ball Arena #
Sat, May 15 – Munich, DE – Olympiahalle ‡
Sun, May 16 – Milan, IT – Unipol Forum ‡
Tue, May 18 – Hamburg, DE – Barclays Arena ‡
Wed, May 19 – Copenhagen, DK – Royal Arena ‡
Fri, May 21 – Berlin, DE –Uber Arena ‡
Sat, May 22 – Czech Republic Prague – O2 Arena ‡
Mon, May 24 Amsterdam, NL – Ziggo Dome ‡
Tue, May 25 – Brussels, BE – Forest National ‡
Thu, May 27 – Paris, FR – Adidas Arena ‡
Fri, May 28 – London, UK – O2 Arena ‡
Sun, May 30 – Birmingham, UK – Utilita Arena ‡
Tue, Jun 01 – Manchester, UK – Co-op Live ‡
Wed, Jun 02 – Glasgow, UK – OVO Hydro ‡
Fri, Jun 04 – Dublin, IE – 3Arena ‡
Mon, Jul 5 – Vancouver, BC – Rogers Arena +
Wed, Jul 7 – Edmonton, AB – Rogers Place +
Thu, Jul 8 – Calgary, AB – Scotiabank Saddledome +
Sat, Jul 10 – Winnipeg, MB – Canada Life Centre +
Tue, Jul 13 – Kansas City, MO – T-Mobile Center +
Wed, Jul 14 – St. Louis, MO – Chaifetz Arena +
Fri, Jul 16 – Columbus, OH – Nationwide Arena +
Sat, Jul 17 – Noblesville, IN – Ruoff Music Center +
Tue, Jul 20 – Raleigh, NC – Lenovo Center °
Wed, Jul 21 – Columbia, MD – Merriweather Post Pavilion °
Fri, Jul 23 – Hershey, PA – Giant Center °
Sat, Jul 24 – Uncasville, CT – Mohegan Sun Arena °
Mon, Jul 26 – Gilford, NH – BankNH Pavilion °
Wed, Jul 28 – Laval, QC – Place Bell °
Thu, Jul 29 – Toronto, ON – RBC Amphitheatre °
Sat, Jul 31 – Grand Rapids, MI – Acrisure Amphitheater °
* Arc De Soleil and Edgehill
^ The Kooks and Luna Li
# The Kooks and Sana Sana Musica
‡ Larkin Poe
+ Portugal. The Man and Sun Room
° Portugal. The Man and Friko
ALACE FOR THE PEOPLE TRACK LIST
1. Into the Beginning
2. Tear It Down
3. Heart and the Beat
4. Boughten Bliss
5. Field of Stars
6. Play Your Games
7. Dreams You Hold
8. Lost in the Golden
9. Touch Again
10. Saw You Stand
11. Heya
12. Call My Own
13. Born into This
