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Jim James Announces 2026 Solo Acoustic Tour, Reveals New Song “Wowed Out”: Stream
Jim James, frontman of My Morning Jacket, has released "Wowed Out," the title track from his forthcoming solo album, and announced a limited solo acoustic tour for 2026. The tour begins on 28 November in his hometown of Louisville, Kentucky, and marks a rare chance for fans to hear material from across his solo catalogue, My Morning Jacket songs and covers in a stripped-back format, underlining continued interest in James's output outside the band.
The tour will also take in Chicago, New York, Boston, Boulder and Los Angeles, among other stops, with an artist pre-sale opening on 29 July and general tickets going on sale on 31 July via Ticketmaster and James's website. Wowed Out, inspired by Alice Coltrane's spiritual recordings, will be James's first solo album in eight years, following the previously released single "Come Again," and is due out on 28 August. James said a portion of tour proceeds will go to The Ally Coalition, which supports LGBTQ youth organisations, and Arthur's Earth Sanctuary in Louisville.
In short
- Jim James shares new song "Wowed Out" and announces 2026 acoustic tour
- Tour starts 28 November in Louisville; tickets on sale 31 July
- New album Wowed Out, his first solo record in eight years, out 28 August
Explained simply
Jim James is the lead singer of My Morning Jacket, a rock band from Kentucky that formed in 1998. Over the past two decades, the band has developed a substantial following with music that blends rock, psychedelic and country influences.
Solo acoustic tours are intimate performances where an artist plays without a full band, usually accompanied only by an acoustic guitar. These tours are relatively uncommon for established rock musicians, offering audiences a chance to hear songs in a stripped-back format.
James has released multiple solo albums alongside his work with My Morning Jacket throughout his career. Such acoustic performances demonstrate the breadth of interest in his work and allow material from different periods to be heard in a more minimal setting.