Eric Church at Choctaw Grand Theater

Free the Machine Tour

It's awesome how a concert tour could also serve as a living time capsule - exhibiting the vastness of one of America's most enduring and multifaceted music genres. Eric Church's 2026 Free the Machine Tour is not just a country music idol performing his repertoire. As this seven-time ACM Award winner and four-time CMA Award winner delivers the concert setlist - including hits like "Springsteen," "Drink in My Hand," and tracks from his latest album "Evangeline vs. The Machine" - country music audiences will be drawn across country music timelines. Durant is definitely a essential stopover for this tour, as this city was essential to the flourishing ubiquity of country music.

Taking Country Back To Its Roots

Deeply rooted in in African American blues and gospel, the basic country music sound was enhanced to include fiddles, banjos, guitars, and labeled as 'hillbilly' music. And by infusing jazz, swing, and rock n' roll from the '50s and the '60s, the hybrid of the Nashville and Rockabilly sound dominated the airwaves over the Grand Ole Opry radio show, then down to more mainstream radio stations. Country music diffused and spread all throughout the states - from barn dances to dance halls. This spectacle evolved into the sound of urban cowboys, while some dabbled on pop flavors that heightened crossover appeal. Crowds started filling in massive arenas, creating an offshoot now known as stadium country-pop. Through every shift, fusion, and reinvention, one thing dwells in the heart of country music - storytelling. Known for his authentic, outlaw-style performances blending country with rock influences, Eric Church will always render a major scale production that could bring the crowd to its feet, but it is the songs' heartfelt stories and timeless emotions that keep fans connected - turning these moments into core memories.

Ticket Information

Eric Church's 2026 Free the Machine Tour on Friday 21st August 2026 at 8:00 PM at the Choctaw Grand Theater at Choctaw Casino & Resort, Durant is one of the significant stopovers for this tour, as it has become a melting pot where a rich brew of country music fans come together and celebrate the voice of the American heartland. This concert will take you on a country music odyssey that comes full circle. So save your seats this instant. Tickets are up for up for grabs via Ticketsqueeze.com. Access to this secure online ticket portal has been made simple and within reach by just pushing on the "Get Tickets" link on this page. Book your tickets now at just $223!