Country music legend, John Michael Montgomery, finished his thirty plus year touring career in front of a SOLD OUT house in Lexington, Kentucky’s famed Rupp Arena, which is proudly managed by Oak View Group, on Friday December 12th. The evening was a family affair with John Michael’s son-in-law Travis Denning opening the night of performances, followed by John Michael’s son Walker Montgomery and Montgomery Gentry, featuring Eddie Montgomery, John Michael’s brother.
Loyal fans, family and friends gathered in Lexington for the superstar’s send off. As Montgomery took the stage and began performing hit after hit, he was interrupted mid-show by his son Walker who stepped out onto the stage behind his father and said “Hey Dad, you never left Kentucky… you never moved to Nashville… Kentucky has been your home for all of your life… so we are going to have a special surprise for you.” Then Walker invited the family onstage to share in a momentous occasion.
Walker introduced Rupp Arena’s General Manager Brian Sipe who made an incredible presentation to the country music icon by unveiling a permanent banner that will hang in the arena commemorating John Michael Montgomery’s iconic career and The Road Home Tour, The Final Concert on 12/12/25 at Rupp…