Stephen Wilson Jr. has released a new single titled “Preacher’s Kid,” adding another chapter to a busy run that has included major touring, television performances, and recent award recognition. The song arrives as the singer-songwriter continues to build momentum after earning his first ACM Award for Visual Media of the Year for the official video for “Cuckoo,” which he co-directed with longtime creative collaborator Tim Cofield.
The release also follows a stretch that has kept Wilson Jr. in front of wide audiences across live stages and TV appearances. He previously premiered “Gary” with a performance on Jimmy Kimmel Live! and later brought the song to This Past Weekend with Theo Von and The Howard Stern Show.
A new song amid a packed schedule
“Preacher’s Kid” comes as Wilson Jr. moves through one of the busiest periods of his career. His recent work has continued to connect music, visual storytelling, and live performance, with “Gary” also receiving an official video that featured award-winning actor Gary Sinise, known for Forrest Gump and Apollo 13.
That blend of songwriting and cinematic presentation has become a clear part of Wilson Jr.’s profile. His collaboration with Cofield has now produced nine official video projects, underscoring the importance of visuals in how his music is being presented to audiences.
Touring across the US and Europe
Wilson Jr. is also staying on the road throughout the rest of the year with his headline Gary The Torch Tour. The run will finish with two shows at The Truth in Nashville, TN on December 11 and 12, with both nights listed separately on the schedule.
His live calendar includes festival appearances and supporting slots as well, including a Railbird Music Festival performance, a CMA Fest set at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, and appearances with the Outlaw Music Festival. He is also set to support Dave Matthews Band on September 4 at the Gorge Amphitheater and Brandi Carlile on September 11-13 at Red Rocks Amphitheatre.
Selected dates on the schedule
- June 6 — Lexington, KY — Railbird Music Festival
- June 7 — Nashville, TN — CMA Fest (LP Field)
- July 3 — Irving, TX — Outlaw Music Festival
- July 4 — Austin, TX — Willie Nelson’s 4th of July Picnic
- September 4 — George, WA — Gorge Amphitheatre
- September 11–13 — Morrison, CO — Red Rocks Amphitheatre
- October 22 — London, UK — O2 Academy Brixton
- November 21 — Birmingham, AL — Avondale Brewing Company
- December 11 — Nashville, TN — The Truth
- December 12 — Nashville, TN — The Truth
The schedule also shows multiple sold-out stops, including September 18 at Paramount Theatre in Seattle, October 19 at O2 Academy Glasgow, and December 11 at The Truth in Nashville. Wilson Jr. is expected to continue balancing festival appearances, headlining shows, and select support dates as “Preacher’s Kid” joins his growing catalog.
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