The Chicks Launch 20th Anniversary Tour with Detroit Opening, Classic Album Featured
The Chicks opened their Taking the Long Way 20th Anniversary Tour with a sold-out show at the Fox Theatre in Detroit. The 20-show tour will feature the band performing their Taking the Long Way album in full during the first act, followed by their greatest hits in the second act. The tour was timed to coincide with the October 2 release of a special 20th anniversary edition of the album.
The Chicks' anniversary celebration marks a significant milestone for the acclaimed country-pop group, whose landmark 2006 album remains a defining work in their discography. The touring format gives fans a comprehensive experience by dedicating the first half of each performance to the complete album while the second half showcases tracks spanning their broader catalog, including material from different eras of their career.
The 20-show tour spans major markets across the United States from late September through early November 2026, with multiple nights scheduled in key cities like New York, Chicago, and the Los Angeles area. The alignment with the special anniversary edition's October release—which includes previously unreleased material and both physical and streaming formats—creates a coordinated marketing and promotional effort designed to engage both longtime supporters and newer listeners.
The tour could reinvigorate interest in a classic album while potentially introducing the group's work to audiences who may have discovered them through other eras. For the live music industry, sold-out performances by established artists may signal sustained demand for nostalgic concert experiences and retrospective tours. The comprehensive album playthrough format may influence how other artists structure anniversary tours, potentially establishing a template for legacy-focused touring that balances deep catalog exploration with crowd-pleasing hits.