Fans are vying for a chance to see the unabashedly patriotic duet live, and ticket sales in red areas have exploded since the announcement.
Organizers had to add more events to meet demand after the first dates in Texas alone sold out in a matter of hours.
“People have been calling nonstop since the news broke,” said one Alabama promoter, expressing his enthusiasm.
There is obviously a great demand for this kind of presentation. They are addressing a long-standing need in the entertainment industry.
The tour by Kid Rock and Blake Shelton is seen by some in the music industry as a “wake-up call” for a company that has recently pushed heavily toward social activism.
A market of fans who feel disregarded or even alienated by the current entertainment trends is being brought to light by the “Non-Woke Red States Tour.”