Success, Struggles, and a Heartfelt Thank You—Parker McCollum’s Candid Look Back at His Wildest Year Yet. ML
The curtain has officially closed on Parker McCollum’s 2025 tour — and for the Texas-born country artist, it’s been a year like no other. Between fatherhood, a new album, and sold-out shows across the U.S., McCollum says he’s experienced one of the most intense yet rewarding years of his life.
“This was the fastest year of my life,” McCollum said in a new statement to fans. “Had some nights I wasn’t my best, and a bunch of nights that felt like my feet never touched the floor — floaters, I call them.”
Those “floaters” — moments when the music, the crowd, and the emotion align perfectly — have been the heartbeat of McCollum’s career. Yet even as his star continues to rise, his message remains grounded in gratitude. “Thank you for showing up, for singing, for the letters, the signs, the Zyns, and the love. Every single night, I got to do what I love with the people I love.”
It’s been a defining year for the singer-songwriter, who balanced tour life with the joys and responsibilities of new fatherhood. His wife, Hallie Ray, praised his perseverance and heart, writing, “So proud of you. What an amazing year! I love you so much!!”
McCollum’s next chapter begins soon — but first, a pause. “I’m headed to the ranch to enjoy deer season to the fullest,” he said, signaling a rare moment of rest before the storm of another massive tour.
That storm arrives in January 2026, when the Stay With Us: The John Foster Reunion Tour kicks off in El Paso, Texas, before traveling through more than a dozen cities. The tour will feature special guests Max McNown, Jake Worthington, William Beckmann, Jackson Wendell, Tyler Halverson, and Laci Kaye Booth — a testament to McCollum’s commitment to supporting rising country talent.
For McCollum, the tour isn’t just another string of dates — it’s a continuation of the bond between artist and audience that defines his music. “This year reminded me why I started,” he said. “The energy, the family, the road — I’ve missed it all.”
After two decades of climbing, creating, and connecting, Parker McCollum stands not just as a performer, but as one of country’s most sincere voices — one still learning, still grateful, and still chasing that next great song.
