Four emerging artists selected from nearly 150 submissions: The Goudies in Cardiff, Luke Hart in London, Katie Rigby in Manchester, and Abigail Pryde in Glasgow
Follows the release of introspective, self-produced new album ‘The Acrobat’
NASHVILLE, TN. / LONDON, U.K. (August 10, 2026) – Nashville-based singer-songwriter Tenille Townes has officially revealed the opening acts for her long-awaited return to the UK next month with The Living Room Tour. In a special effort to champion local talent, each night’s support artist was hand-selected by Townes herself from a pool of emerging singer-songwriters who entered an exclusive competition hosted by Headliner Magazine. This initiative directly reinforces the grassroots, storyteller spirit of the upcoming acoustic tour, which will visit Cardiff, London, Manchester and Glasgow. Tickets are available now here.
Announcing the support, Tenille shared, “It was such a joy listening through all of the submissions from artists who entered to open these UK shows! I loved learning about such amazing talent throughout the UK and witnessing the heart in every entry, from everyone creating beautiful and brave art. Thanks to every artist who shared a piece of themselves with us, and to Headliner for partnering with us on this. I still can’t believe we had nearly 150 submissions – incredibly tough to narrow in! But I can’t wait to share the stage with The Goudies in Cardiff, Luke Hart in London, Katie Rigby in Manchester, and Abigail Pryde in Glasgow. So excited to get to know them all and for everyone to hear these incredible artists on this tour!”
Paul Watson, Founder and CEO of Headliner Group, shared: “It has been a real honour for Headliner to work with Tenille Townes and her team on this initiative ahead of her upcoming UK headline dates. Tenille’s commitment to storytelling, creativity and supporting emerging talent feels completely aligned with what Headliner exists to champion. We’re proud to have helped create a platform for independent UK artists to be heard, and we can’t wait to see the winners take their place on stage.”
This support lineup perfectly mirrors the raw, stripped-back nature of The Acrobat – a deeply personal record completely written, played, produced, and mixed by Townes herself. Designed to feel like a living room session, the tour highlights the JUNO and ACM Award winner’s emotional truth and soaring vocals up close. Having previously shared stages with legend-status artists like Stevie Nicks, Shania Twain, and Miranda Lambert, Townes is set to deliver an authentic, songcraft-focused experience to the UK next month.
TENILLE TOWNES’ THE LIVING ROOM UK TOUR DATES:
Tuesday, 29th September, 2026 – The Gate, Cardiff
Wednesday, 30th September, 2026 – EartH, London
Thursday 1st October, 2026 – Stoller, Manchester
Friday 2nd October, 2026 – Mackintosh, Glasgow
