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Lou Gramm Releases ‘Released’ and Announces 2026 U.S. Tour

The album revives unfinished 1980s songs to frame his planned 2026 farewell.

Overview

  • Gramm, whose third solo album Released arrived Friday, will support it with U.S. headline dates from May through October 2026.
  • The run opens May 9 in Wabash, Indiana, and includes stops in Stamford, Lexington, Pine Bluff, Carmel, and a final Oct. 10 show in St. Charles, Missouri.
  • Before the tour, he is slated to join Foreigner on reunion stages in April, with setlists at his shows mixing new tracks, solo cuts, and band hits.
  • Gramm produced Released from 1980s-era recordings co-written with Bruce Turgon, featuring guest spots from bassist Tony Franklin and Def Leppard guitarist Vivian Campbell.
  • Ultimate Classic Rock highlighted the new song Heart and Soul and his 2026 retirement plan, while Blabbermouth detailed guest credits and the full itinerary.