Nation music legend John Michael Montgomery wrapped up his thirty-plus yr touring profession with a sold-out present at Lexington, Kentucky’s Rupp Area, managed by Oak View Group, on December twelfth. The night was a household affair, along with his son-in-law Travis Denning kicking off the performances, adopted by his son Walker Montgomery and Montgomery Gentry, that includes his brother Eddie Montgomery.
Loyal followers, household, and buddies gathered to bid farewell to the famous person. As Montgomery took the stage, performing hit after hit, he was stunned mid-show by his son Walker, who stepped out to announce a particular second. Walker invited the household onstage and launched Rupp Area’s Common Supervisor Brian Sipe, who unveiled a everlasting banner commemorating John Michael Montgomery’s iconic profession and The Highway Dwelling Tour, The Closing Live performance on 12/12/25 at Rupp.
“Effectively I actually didn’t count on that tonight! As a lot as I’ve come right here to look at the Cats play, and simply completely cherished seeing these banners, all of these many years and years of greatness hanging from the ceiling of this place, I don’t even have phrases… I can’t imagine it, however I’ll inform you what… That’s probably the most particular factor that’s occurred to me in my profession!” exclaimed Montgomery, visibly stunned and emotional.
The present continued with Montgomery performing many extra of his epic hits earlier than ending the night time with an encore of “SOLD,” which he invited everybody again onstage to carry out with him. Outback Presents CEO Mike Smardak commented, “Congratulations to John Michael Montgomery on a legendary profession. Working with him and his crew on such an unforgettable occasion was really an honor.”
Brian Sipe, Common Supervisor of Rupp Area, added, “What an unforgettable night time celebrating Kentucky’s personal John Michael Montgomery. We had been honored that he selected our venue for his last live performance, and it was a real privilege for our complete crew to lift his title into the rafters at Rupp Area, cementing his legacy without end.”
John Michael Montgomery has had a storied profession, with thirty-six hit singles, seven Quantity One hits, and eleven studio albums which have amassed hundreds of thousands in gross sales, certifying Multi-Platinum and Gold RIAA standing. He acquired the CMA “Horizon Award” and was named the ACM’s “High New Vocalist,” and has since received quite a few awards, together with the CMA’s “Single of The 12 months” and “Music of the 12 months.” Montgomery retired his touring profession at dwelling in Kentucky to a SOLD OUT home at Rupp Area on December 12, 2025.
