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Rising country singer Shane Profitt got emotional as he reflects on getting the call to tour with Luke Bryan, marking a full-circle moment in his rise from small-town life to the big stage.

“I’m truly humbled and grateful to tour with Mr. Luke Bryan. From a gas station to the stage. Doesn’t even feel real,” he expressed.

Luke Bryan with Shane Profitt; Photo Provided

The story behind that statement goes back to an unexpected moment that took place back when Profitt was just 20 years old and making $13 an hour cutting grass in the medians of the road while working for the city of Columbia, Tenn. He says the day he got the call to join Bryan on his 2026 Word On The Street Tour, he was out on a duck hunt, reminiscing on that time of his life and scrolling through old memories.

In that moment, he came across a picture of the day he unexpectedly ran into Luke Bryan at a gas station. Looking back now, that chance encounter feels even more surreal, knowing just how much his life has changed since then. Profitt admitted he was trying to hold it together while reflecting on his journey.

“If you’d have told 20-year-old me that I would one day get to open up on Luke Bryan’s tour, I would’ve called you a liar. I can’t thank you enough for everything. This is crazy. I’m so blessed,” he acknowledged. “I know that this is going to be a hell of a year. Thank you, Luke. This is insane. It’s going to be fun.”

@theshaneprofitt I’m truly humbled and grateful to tour with Mr. @Luke Bryan ♬ original sound – Shane Profitt

He then prompted fans to come see him and the five-time Entertainer of the Year out on the road throughout the upcoming trek, which kicks off with back-to-back shows on May 29 and 30 in Gilford, New Hampshire and runs through September 26.

Profitt further acknowledged that his reason for making this emotional video was simply to express his gratitude for the incredible opportunity and all the support that fans have given him along the way.

“I’m so blessed and it’s all because of y’all and the good Lord, and I don’t ever want you to think that I take it for granted because I don’t. I appreciate y’all.”

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In addition to all the fans leaving positive messages, several of his fellow country acts including Luke Bryan were moved by his statement.

Bryan wrote, “Buddy. You got me emotional,” while Bailey Zimmerman told him, “Dude you absolute legend🔥”

Lauren Alaina also gave him an encouraging boost as she wrote, “Love you bud. So deserved. So proud.”

Conner Smith added that he was “proud of you my friend” and Randy Houser told him, “Go get em buddy. First class people out there.”

Along with Profitt, the tour will hit arenas and amphitheaters across the country with support from rising acts including Drew Baldridge, Karley Scott Collins, Lanie Gardner, Randall King, Zach John King, Raelynn, Lauren Watkins, Jake Worthington, and DJ Rock on select dates.

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Throughout the run, those in attendance can expect to hear Profitt perform the unreleased track that has been causing major buzz online, “You Could Do Anything.” He began teasing the real-life story of catching his father cheating on his mother just a few weeks ago and the response has been better than he ever could have expected.

As a result, he’s chosen to play it as the final song in his live shows, instead of making it his next radio single. No release date has been set for the track, but the Columbia, TN native promised his fans they are working on ironing out those details and will share more once the date is locked in.

“Thanks yall so much for the early support on this song. Means more than I can ever say,” he noted.

A complete list of Shane Profitt’s upcoming dates can be found HERE.

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