John Michael Montgomery Brings It Home to Kentucky For Final Epic Concert at Rupp Arena on December 12
LEXINGTON, KY. (July 29, 2025) – Country music icon, John Michael Montgomery, brings “The Road Home Tour” back to Kentucky for his farewell performance. It will be a night to remember as Montgomery takes one final ride through his storied career on Friday, December 12, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, KY.
Brought to Rupp Arena by OUTBACK PRESENTS, this special concert will be a historical moment capping off the superstar’s illustrious run, but to make it even more special, it will be a complete family affair, as he shares the stage with his brother Eddie Montgomery (Montgomery Gentry), his son Walker Montgomery, and his son-in-law Travis Denning. The star-studded concert promises to be the event of the year.
“I stepped on a tour bus for the first time in 1992 and haven’t looked back since, but now it’s time to bring it all back home for my last concert and I can’t think of a better place than Rupp Arena. I wanted to celebrate this occasion with my family so I invited some of them to perform with me. We are going to have a lot of fun and end this ride in a big way,” says Montgomery.
A fixture on the charts in the 1990s with hits like “Life's A Dance,” “I Love The Way You Love Me,” “Sold,” "Be My Baby Tonight,” “I Swear,” and many more, Montgomery charted a whopping 36 singles throughout his decades-long career, including seven that reached No. 1, and released 11 studio albums amassing millions in sales, and receiving numerous Multi-Platinum and Gold RIAA plaques, as well as countless music industry awards and nominations.
Tickets will be available for purchase starting at 10 A.M. on Friday, August 1 at Ticketmaster.com, RuppArena.com, or in person at the Central Bank Center Box Office from 12-4 P.M. on Wednesdays and Fridays.
CONTACT
John Michael Montgomery | vanessadavis@splashpublicity.com
Outback Presents | lori.shapiro@outbackpresents.com
Rupp Arena | SLuse@centralbankcenter.com
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About John Michael Montgomery
John Michael Montgomery turned an uncanny ability to relate to fans into one of country music's most storied careers. Behind the string of hit records, the roomful of awards and the critical and fan accolades that have defined his phenomenal success lies a connection that goes beyond his undeniable talent and his proven knack for picking hits. Thirty-six singles, seven that reached Number One, and eleven studio albums which have amassed millions and millions in sales, certifying Multi-Platinum as well as Gold RIAA status. Montgomery received the CMA Horizon award and was named the ACM's “Top New Vocalist,” setting off a long series of awards that included the CMA's “Single of The Year,” and “Song of the Year,” Billboard's “Top Country Artist,” and a Grammy nomination. The country music icon announced in 2024 that he would officially retire from full-time touring at the end of 2025 with his “Road To Home” Tour.
About Outback Presents
Outback Presents is the leading independent, full-service promoter of live entertainment in North America. Since 1996, Outback Presents has promoted and produced thousands of concerts, events, and festivals ranging from clubs and theaters to arenas and stadiums. For more information, visit www.outbackpresents.com.
About Rupp Arena
Located in Lexington, Kentucky, the Lexington Center Corporation (LCC) is a not-for-profit 501c3 corporate agency of the Lexington Fayette Urban County Government. It was established in 1974 to manage and maintain Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center, the Central Bank Center (formerly Lexington Convention Center), Triangle Park, and the Lexington Opera House. One of the nation’s most storied entertainment destinations, Central Bank Center venues collectively welcome an average of 1.3 million patrons annually.
Since 1976, Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center has served as the home court of the University of Kentucky men’s basketball team, regularly leading the national attendance average. Rupp Arena has hosted legendary artists such as Justin Timberlake, Paul McCartney, Garth Brooks, Chris Stapleton, and many more. Since 2018, Oak View Group and Live Nation Arenas have provided booking services to Rupp Arena. During the last 18 months, Rupp Arena has broken all previous audience attendance and revenue records in its storied 43-year history.
About Oak View Group
Oak View Group (OVG) is the global leader in live experience venue development, management, premium hospitality services, and 360-degree solutions for a collection of world-class-owned venues and a client roster of arenas, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions. Founded by Tim Leiweke and Irving Azoff in 2015, OVG is the leading developer of major new venues either open or under development across four continents. Visit OakViewGroup.com, and follow OVG on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and X.