Chesney offered his thoughts on the acts joining him for the trek. He says of Lambert, "Miranda is the real deal. She's a songwriter, first, and a real vocalist. She's puts it all out there when she's on stage, and I loved touring with her so much in 2009, I can't believe it's taken us this long to get her back out here - because I love every single thing about who she is as an artist and a person."

Sam Hunt's successful career was launched with help from Chesney, who had the following to say of Hunt, "The second I heard Sam's demo for 'Come Over,' I knew he was onto something very unique.

"Watching him develop as an artist, seeing his songwriting evolve - and knowing how he brings it when he gets onstage makes him a perfect act to come out with us. He's fun, alive and all about the music."

The 2016 shows will once again featuring opening band Old Dominion, who will be getting a longer set on the new trek. "Old Dominion had a tough job this summer, and they got it done," Chesney said of the group. "They're hit songwriters, but they're also guys who've played in a lot of clubs - and know how to connect with people. I mean, not only are their songs solid, they're great guys."