Cole Swindell to Launch 1st Major Headlining Tour in 2018 With Lauren Alaina & Chris Janson

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Cole Swindell to Launch 1st Major Headlining Tour in 2018 With Lauren Alaina & Chris Janson

Fresh off of the release of his Down Home Sessions IV EP on Nov. 24, Cole Swindell has announced a new Reason to Drink Tour.

The tour, which will be Cole’s first major headlining gig, will kick off on Feb. 15 with openers Chris Janson and Lauren Alaina.

“I am excited to be able to take everything I have learned while on the road the last four years watching all that Luke [Bryan], Jason [Aldean], Kenny [Chesney], Dierks [Bentley] and [Florida Georgia Line] did as headliners,” said Cole. “Everything from how they treat their fans and their high-energy performances, to how they treated everyone on the tour. They were great examples of how much work it takes for a successful tour. I can honestly say I’ve learned from the very best in the business. I’m ready to get out there with two of my friends, Chris Janson and Lauren Alaina. Start to finish, it’s going to be an amazing show and we’re ready to share it with you all.”

Pre-sale tickets go on sale on Nov. 28. Tickets go on sale to the public in most markets on Dec. 1.

Reason to Drink Tour

February 15
Allentown, PA
PPL Center

February 16
Manchester, NH
SNHU Arena

February 17
Uncasville, CT
Mohegan Sun Arena

*February 22
Brookings, SD
Swiftel Center

February 23
Madison, WI
The Coliseum at Alliant Energy Center

*February 24
Columbia, MO
Mizzou Arena

March 2
Hershey, PA
Giant Center

March 3
Kingston, RI
Ryan Center

*March 8
Asheville, NC
Asheville Civic Center

*March 9
Fayetteville, NC
Crown Coliseum

*March 10
Columbia, SC
Colonial Life Arena

March 15
Saginaw, MI
Dow Event Center

March 16
Kalamazoo, MI
Wings Event Center

*March 17
Bloomington, IL
Grossinger Motors Arena

March 22
Huntington, WV
The Big Sandy Superstore Arena

March 23
Roanoke, VA
Berglund Center

March 24
Corbin, KY
The Arena

April 6
Temecula, CA
The Summit at Pechango Casino

April 7
Los Angeles, CA
Greek Theater

* tickets on sale Dec. 8

photo by Jason Simanek

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