Whitey Morgan Sets 2024 Tour, Grand Ole Opry Debut

Where has Whitey Morgan been? He’s still been out on the road quite a bit, but instead of logging 280 days a year on the road like he did in his younger days, he’s spending a bit more time now perfecting his BBQ game and tending the homestead in Northern California.
But fans of the staunch country music Outlaw will have ample opportunities to see him in 2024 as Whitey and the 78’s will be hitting the road hard and heavy this spring and summer, including opening some big shows for close friends Cody Jinks, Jamey Johnson, and Whiskey Myers. Whitey also has plenty of headliner shows of his own, and a few extra special events.
Last week, Whitey announced that he will officially be making his Grand Ole Opry debut. Though Opry debuts are a little easier to come by these days thanks to the management of Dan Rogers, it feels like an especially validating moment for Whitey Morgan who has paid more dues than most, and always kept the Outlaw and independent spirit throughout his career.
“Very honored to have been asked to make my Opry Debut on May 17,” Whitey Morgan says. “It’s arguably the most important stage in country music, so grab a ticket and make it a little rowdy with me.”
Well before guys like Cody Jinks and Whiskey Myers were minting Gold and Platinum albums, Whitey Morgan was one of the original underground country artists, picking up the mantle from the oldtimers like Billy Joe Shaver and Billy Don Burns, and bringing the music to a new generation.
What a lot of folks want to know is when new music might be coming from the Flint, Michigan native. Whitey has never been prolific in his recorded output, but has been posting photos of himself in the studio lately, so stay tuned. Meanwhile, get out and see a show if you can.
Whitey Morgan Tour Dates:
Sun, MAY 5 -Riverbeat Festival 2024 – Memphis, TN
Thu, MAY 9 – Southbound Bar & Grill – Springfield, MO
Fri, MAY 10 – Dardanelle, AR – Dardanelle, AR
April 24, 2024 @ 11:02 pm
I have waited and waited for this. Of all “alt-country” artists, whitey morgan & the 78s is my favorite act. In my opinion; while others leans into americana, western, folk & bluegrass, whitey is firmly rooted in that honky tonk sound crafted by george jones and waylon jennings. Hopefully there’s also a new album on the way as well.
April 25, 2024 @ 8:18 am
Yeah he’s probably my favorite too… Just wish he put albums out on a consistent basis. Once every five years ain’t cutting it with me. I’m glad he’s performing bigger venues but I’ll always prefer the smaller ones when seeing artists.
April 26, 2024 @ 5:38 am
yeh he’s so solid. fingers crossed for new album!
April 25, 2024 @ 5:32 am
Sad that I am the first to comment on an article about him that came out yesterday. His live shows are rad – especially if it is a smaller venue. He is so far from affected in my opinion. Legit country!!!
April 25, 2024 @ 6:23 am
Whitey shows are some of the best ones out there!
April 25, 2024 @ 6:45 am
I had no idea who Whitey was but decided on a whim to go see him at the Hard Rock in Vegas a few years. I was NOT disappointed. Truly excellent! Glad to see him getting more attention.
I agree with Trigger: go see him if you get the chance!
April 25, 2024 @ 7:19 am
he’s one of my favorites. I remember in 2020 there wasn’t anything going on and Whitey youtubed himself and sang a bunch of songs. It made my heart happy.
Whitey is for the win
April 25, 2024 @ 2:51 pm
I have seen him and the band four times in Mobile, Al. We met him too. He is a really cool guy. We begged him to play Goodbye Dixie that night which was not in his set list at that time. He said he could not play it that night because he had played it in so long. They played it everytime since then which is cool to me. Glad to them getting Opry debut. I hope we get some new music soon too.
April 26, 2024 @ 6:28 am
I saw Whitey and Jinks were going to be playing near me. I went to check out tickets and realized the cheapest ones were nearly $300 each. Man, I would love to see these guys again, but I think they have officially left my price range. Guess the days of catching Whitey at the Ranch or at a small venue for less than $50 is over.
Congrats to these guys though. I’ll be moving on to the next big band yet to happen in a venue I can afford. Or maybe I’ll see them again a few years on the downside.
April 26, 2024 @ 7:28 am
Those sound like resale prices, so either the show is sold out, or you need to make sure you’re buying direct.
April 26, 2024 @ 8:47 am
They are actual prices from the Charlotte show. There are some cheaper back in the grass area, but if you want a seat they start around $280.
I’m not complaining really, though ticket prices in general are outta hand. I’ve seen both. I’m just getting to the age i guess where spending close to $600 dollars plus travel for my wife and I to see a concert isn’t worth it anymore. Mama isn’t sitting in the grass either, and I just don’t like the large crowds anymore. Small venues are not just more affordable, but quite a bit more enjoyable for me.
Happy for their success though.
April 26, 2024 @ 7:17 pm
Yikes! I’m planning to see Whitey at Gruene Hall in July for $25.
April 26, 2024 @ 7:43 pm
Could be the Whitey/Jinks combo, plus it’s a Live Nation stadium venue.
April 26, 2024 @ 7:56 pm
I saw Whitey and Lukas Nelson open for Cody 2 years ago, tickets were $35 a piece (or about $60 after all the BS fees). They were lawn tickets, but actual seats were still well under $100. As far as I know Cody’s shows haven’t gone up that much
April 26, 2024 @ 8:05 pm
I saw them together about 2 years ago in a smaller venue for about the same price. I payed a lot less for a lot of things two years ago though.
April 26, 2024 @ 3:34 pm
Still need to catch a show of his. Been one of my favorites for a long time. Saw he was in Wichita recently but found out to late to get off and get tickets.
April 27, 2024 @ 3:48 am
He better not catch the Jamey Johnson disease of rarely recording new material.