In July 2024, Bryan released his fifth studio album,
The Great American Bar Scene, which peaked at Number 2 on the
Billboard 200. Following its release, he released a number of standalone singles, such as "
High Road", "
River Washed Hair", and "
Bowery", a collaboration with American rock band
Kings of Leon. Bryan headlined several major shows throughout 2025, with appearances at festivals
BST Hyde Park and
Stagecoach Festival, as well as venues including
Phoenix Park,
MetLife Stadium, and
Golden Gate Park. In September, he became the first artist to headline a concert at
Michigan Stadium, the largest stadium in the United States, and in doing so, set a new record for the largest ticketed concert in US history. On July 18, 2025, Bryan confirmed the release date for his upcoming album,
With Heaven on Top, as January 9, 2026. On November 24, 2025, Bryan announced a 34-date tour in support of the album, visiting a total of 27 cities across the United States and Europe. On December 4, he announced an additional five shows in North America in response to high demand, bringing the total number of shows to 39. ==Tour dates==