Legendary rock band Bon Jovi have announced select 2026 tour dates, featuring stadium shows in the United States, the United Kingdom and Ireland.

The upcoming run of concerts marks the first tour by Bon Jovi since frontman Jon Bon Jovi underwent vocal surgery, which threatened to put an end to his career as a live performer.

The tour will kick off in July 2026 with four dates at Madison Square Garden in New York before heading to the U.K. and Ireland for Bon Jovi’s first shows there since 2019, including one at London’s Wembley Stadium.

Speaking to the announcement, Jon Bon Jovi says, “There is a lot of joy in this announcement – joy that we can share these nights together with our amazing fans and joy that the band can be together. I am lucky enough to be able to hold a light out to the audience each night and stand in their reflection for a tremendous collective experience – I get to stand in the WE of our concerts.”

“And I’ve spoken extensively on my gratitude but I will say it again, I’m deeply grateful that the fans and the brotherhood of this band have been patient and allowed me the time needed to get healthy and prepare for touring,” he adds. “I’m ready and excited!”

New York City fans can sign up now at bonjovi.com to access the artist presale, powered by Seated, which begins on Monday, October 27th at 10 am ET. Additional presales will run throughout the week ahead of the general on-sale beginning on Friday, October 31st at 10 am ET at bonjovi.com.

Bon Jovi 2026 Forever Tour Dates:

July 7 – New York @ Madison Square Garden
July 9 – New York @ Madison Square Garden
July 12 – New York @ Madison Square Garden
July 14 – New York @ Madison Square Garden
Aug 28 – Edinburgh, UK @ Murrayfield Stadium
Aug 30 – Dublin, Ireland @ Croke Park
Sept 4 – London, UK @ Wembley Stadium

The Songwriters Hall of Fame has announced its slate of nominees to be voted upon for induction at its 2026 Induction & Awards Gala in New York City.

The Songwriters Hall of Fame is dedicated to recognizing and celebrating the exceptional work and lives of composers and lyricists who make an indelible impact creating music around the world.

A songwriter with a catalog of notable songs qualifies for induction 20 years after their first commercial release of a song. Eligible voting members will have until midnight EST on December 4 to turn in ballots, with their choices of up to three nominees in each of the songwriter and performing songwriter categories.

Taylor Swift, LL Cool J, Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley of KISS, Kenny Loggins, Pink, David Byrne, Sarah McLachlan and Boz Scaggs are among the nominees for the 2026 SHOF class.

Nominees in Performing Songwriters category:

Gerry Beckley and Dewey Bunnell of America – A Horse with No Name * Ventura Highway * Sister Golden Hair * I Need You* Tin Man

David Byrne – Once In A Lifetime * Psycho Killer * Burning Down The House * Naive Melody (This Must Be the Place) * Strange Overtones

Richard Carpenter – Goodbye To Love * Top Of The World * Yesterday Once More * Only Yesterday * Merry Christmas Darling

Harry Wayne Casey – Rock Your Baby * Get Down Tonight * That’s The Way (I Like It) * (Shake Shake Shake) Shake Your Booty * Please Don’t Go

Randy Bachman and Burton Cummings of The Guess Who – These Eyes * Laughing * No Time * American Woman * No Sugar Tonight / New Mother Nature

Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley of KISS – Rock and Roll All Nite * I Love It Loud * Calling Dr. Love * Shout It Out Loud * Christine 16

Kenny Loggins – Danny’s Song * Footloose * Celebrate Me Home * Return to Pooh Corner * What A Fool Believes

Sarah McLachlan – Angel * Sweet Surrender * I Will Remember You * Building A Mystery * Adia

Alecia B. Moore p/k/a P!nk – Glitter in the Air * Just Like A Pill * Raise Your Glass * So What * What About Us

Boz Scaggs – Lido Shuffle * Lowdown * We’re All Alone * Thanks To You * Look What You’ve Done To Me

James Todd Smith p/k/a LL Cool J – Mama Said Knock You Out * I Need Love * Around The Way Girl * Going Back To Cali * Illegal Search

Taylor Swift – All Too Well (10 Minute Version) (Taylor’s Version) * Blank Space * Anti-Hero * Love Story * The Last Great American Dynasty

Charlotte Caffey, Kathy Valentine and Jane M. Wiedlin of The Go-Go’s – We Got The Beat * Our Lips Are Sealed * Vacation * Head Over Heels * This Town

Rock & Roll Hall of Famer James Taylor is set to make his Grand Ole Opry debut on November 11.

“The Opry has been built over the last 100 years in large part by songwriters and storytellers,” Opry executive producer Dan Rogers says. “To have one of the very best ever with us to celebrate 100 years is amazing to so many of us.”

The multi-platinum singer-songwriter will perform at the iconic Nashville venue on Tuesday, November 11, as part of the Opry’s year-long 100th anniversary celebration.

Although Taylor may not be a country star, he has collaborated with several of them over the years, including Chris Stapleton and Opry members Vince Gill and Alison Krauss.

Taylor will be joined by Gill and Opry member Emmylou Harris as part of the night’s lineup.