NAMED TO OPRY NEXTSTAGE CLASS OF 2026
JOINS THOMAS RHETT’S SOUNDTRACK TO LIFE TOUR
Country music’s most exciting rising artist Emily Ann Roberts brings her signature wit, charisma and songwriting charm together on her romantic new song ‘My Future‘, out now.
“The idea for ‘My Future’ actually came from my husband, Chris,” Roberts shared. “He thought it would be a great song idea after seeing so many comments on social media saying, ‘I think I see my future.’ I started daydreaming about it and fell in the love with the idea of a girl seeing a guy and planning their whole life together in a matter of minutes. A little crazy? Yeah maybe, but when a woman knows what she wants, she knows!“
Over a gentle shuffle, fiddle and pedal steel blend with Roberts’ enchanting vocal, creating a dreamy groove that echoes the love-at-first-sight storyline.
“I brought the idea to Shane Minor and Micah Wilshire. I remember the day being so inspiring because we were just having fun and writing what made us grin. Brandon Hood produced the track and knocked it out of the park,” Roberts explained. “It is full of personality and exactly what I dreamed it would be. I hope fans have as much fun listening to it as I did making it!“
Following a star-making turn at C2C Festival in Germany and the U.K., it was recently announced Roberts will join Thomas Rhett for his SOUNDTRACK TO LIFE TOUR, which includes stops at Nashville’s Geodis Park and Hershey Park Stadium with Niall Horan. She will continue to headline select dates throughout the year before going back across the pond to support Cody Johnson on his EU run this fall.
UK/IE Tour Dates:
October 27 – The O2 Arena – London, UK*
November 1 – Utilita Arena – Birmingham, UK*
November 2 – OVO Hydro – Glasgow, UK*
November 4 – SSE Arena Belfast, Belfast, Ireland*
November 5 – 3Arena – Dublin, Ireland*
* Supporting Cody Johnson
Meanwhile, Roberts continues to receive industry accolades, as she was named to the Grand Ole Opry NextStage Class of 2026, spotlighting her as an undeniable breakout talent within the genre. As part of NextStage, she’ll perform at the ACM Next Wave showcase on May 16 in Las Vegas ahead of the 61st ACM Awards. She has also just been announced as a nominee for ‘New Female Artist Of The Year’ at this year’s ACM Awards.
ABOUT EMILY ANN ROBERTS:
They say the path to the grandest stage is paved with relentless practice, and Emily Ann Roberts embodies this mantra. From humble beginnings on small Knoxville stages to numerous performances at the Grand Ole Opry, Roberts has diligently earned her place in the spotlight.
Her journey began as a standout and runner-up finisher on Blake Shelton’s team on “The Voice,” a remarkable achievement even before graduating high school. Since then, Roberts has amassed a wealth of experience in performing, songwriting and recording. This dedication has translated into more than 132 million global streams, solidifying her status as a rising star in country music.
Her debut album, Can’t Hide Country, showcases her unique blend of traditional country and bluegrass roots, and was spotlighted by Billboard, MusicRow, People, and more, and was followed by her new EP, Memory Lane.
No stranger to the stage, Emily Ann has toured with the likes of Blake Shelton, Megan Moroney, Cody Johnson, Jamey Johnson, Clint Black and more, and she’ll open for Thomas Rhett throughout 2026. Adding to her impressive list of accomplishments, Emily Ann is a member of the Opry NextStage and MusicRow Next Big Thing Classes of 2026, a CMT Next Woman of Country, Nashville Briefing Artist to Watch, and is a featured artist in Walt Disney World’s Country Bear Musical Jamboree attraction, performing “Try Everything” from “Zootopia” as Trixie St. Claire.
From small-town beginnings to the national spotlight, Emily Ann Roberts continues to captivate audiences and garner countless fans with her tuneful twang, vivid songwriting and charismatic stage presence.
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