{"id":2725,"date":"2026-09-05T02:40:43","date_gmt":"2026-09-05T02:40:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/resources.onestowatch.com\/flatland-cavalry-work-heart-openers\/"},"modified":"2026-09-08T00:05:26","modified_gmt":"2026-09-08T00:05:26","slug":"flatland-cavalry-work-heart-openers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/onestowatch.com\/live\/flatland-cavalry-work-heart-openers\/","title":{"rendered":"Flatland Cavalry Work of Heart Tour Opening Acts by City"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 id=\"key-takeaways\">Key Takeaways for Flatland Cavalry\u2019s Work of Heart Tour<\/h2><ul><li>The Work of Heart Tour uses a rotating lineup of openers that changes by city, so fans need to confirm their specific date.<\/li><li>OnesToWatch has exclusively confirmed Corey Smith as the opener for the September 11, 2026 Chattanooga show at Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Auditorium.<\/li><li>Confirmed support acts across the run include The Jack Wharff Band, Sons of Habit, Wim Tapley &amp; The Cannons, Shelby Raye, and Bottomland &amp; Brennan Clements on select dates.<\/li><li>Several fall 2026 dates, including the New Year\u2019s Eve show in Fort Worth, still do not have announced openers, so fans should keep an eye on venue and band channels.<\/li><li>Fans can lock in tickets through OnesToWatch Live now to catch both Flatland Cavalry and the rising artists sharing their stage.<\/li><\/ul><h2>Confirmed Opening Acts by City and Date<\/h2><p>This guide focuses on Work of Heart Tour dates with confirmed openers and highlights select upcoming shows without support acts announced yet. The dates below appear in chronological order, with past shows clearly marked and ticket links included where available through OnesToWatch.<\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/ticketmaster.evyy.net\/c\/6581772\/264167\/4272?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketmaster.com%2Fflatland-cavalry-work-of-heart-tour-chattanooga-tennessee-09-11-2026%2Fevent%2F1B006487BF1B0EBA&amp;utm_medium=affiliate\" class=\"solid-button\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noindex nofollow\">Get tickets for Flatland Cavalry in Chattanooga on Sept. 11<\/a><\/p><ol><li><s><strong>July 16, 2026 \u2014 San Angelo, TX<\/strong><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.setlist.fm\/setlist\/flatland-cavalry\/2026\/the-elta-joyce-murphey-performance-hall-san-angelo-tx-53731335.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noindex nofollow\">Originally scheduled at the Bill Aylor Sr. Memorial River Stage but moved to the Murphey Performance Hall due to heavy rain<\/a>, this show featured openers Bottomland and Brennan Clements.<br>Note: Originally scheduled at the Bill Aylor Sr. Memorial River Stage; <a href=\"https:\/\/sanangelo.gov\/Calendar.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noindex nofollow\">moved indoors due to inclement weather<\/a>.<\/s><\/li><li><s><strong>August 10, 2026 \u2014 Harrisonburg, VA<\/strong><br>Rockingham County Fair<br>Opener: <a href=\"https:\/\/en.perto.com\/artist\/flatland-cavalry-31581\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noindex nofollow\">The Jack Wharff Band<\/a><\/s><\/li><li><s><strong>August 20, 2026 \u2014 Chesterfield, MO<\/strong><br>The Factory (17105 North Outer 40 Road)<br>Opener: <a href=\"https:\/\/en.perto.com\/artist\/flatland-cavalry-31581\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noindex nofollow\">Sons of Habit<\/a><\/s><\/li><li><strong>September 11, 2026 \u2014 Chattanooga, TN<\/strong><br>Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Auditorium<br>Opener: Corey Smith (OnesToWatch exclusive confirmation)<br><a href=\"https:\/\/ticketmaster.evyy.net\/c\/6581772\/264167\/4272?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketmaster.com%2Fflatland-cavalry-work-of-heart-tour-chattanooga-tennessee-09-11-2026%2Fevent%2F1B006487BF1B0EBA&amp;utm_medium=affiliate\" class=\"solid-button\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noindex nofollow\">Buy tickets for Chattanooga on Sept. 11<\/a><\/li><li><strong>September 25, 2026 \u2014 Athens, GA<\/strong><br>Akins Ford Arena at The Classic Center<br>Openers: <a href=\"https:\/\/classiccenter.com\/1054\/Akins-Ford-Arena\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noindex nofollow\">Corey Smith and Wim Tapley &amp; The Cannons<\/a><\/li><li><strong>September 26, 2026 \u2014 Charlotte, NC<\/strong><br>Skyla Credit Union Amphitheatre<br>Openers: <a href=\"https:\/\/concerts50.com\/show\/flatland-cavalry-in-charlotte-tickets-sep-26-2026\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noindex nofollow\">The Jack Wharff Band and Shelby Raye<\/a>. Tickets start at $34.<\/li><li><strong>December 31, 2026 \u2014 Fort Worth, TX<\/strong><br><a href=\"https:\/\/dickiesarena.com\/event\/2026-12-31-flatland-cavalry\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noindex nofollow\">Dickies Arena<\/a><br>No opening act has been announced for this date. Doors at 7:30 p.m., show at 8:30 p.m. New Year&#039;s Eve celebration.<\/li><\/ol><figure style=\"text-align: center\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/onestowatch-v2\/artist_28_img_tile.jpg\" alt=\"artist 28 img tile\" style=\"max-height: 500px\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/figure><h2>Spotlight on Corey Smith: Key Fall Opener<\/h2><p><a href=\"https:\/\/ticketmaster.evyy.net\/c\/6581772\/264167\/4272?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketmaster.com%2Fflatland-cavalry-work-of-heart-tour-chattanooga-tennessee-09-11-2026%2Fevent%2F1B006487BF1B0EBA&amp;utm_medium=affiliate\" class=\"solid-button\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noindex nofollow\">See Corey Smith open for Flatland Cavalry in Chattanooga<\/a><\/p><p>Corey Smith is a Georgia-bred independent country artist who built one of the most loyal grassroots fanbases in the genre without major-label backing. His catalog leans on honest, narrative-driven songwriting, and his live shows have sold out venues across the Southeast for years. He is exactly the kind of artist <a href=\"https:\/\/www.onestowatch.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">OnesToWatch<\/a> champions: authentic, powerful onstage, and ready for a wider national spotlight.<\/p><p>Smith also opens the September 25, 2026 Athens, GA date at Akins Ford Arena alongside Wim Tapley &amp; The Cannons, which makes him one of the most visible recurring support acts on the Work of Heart Tour&#039;s fall run.<\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/ticketmaster.evyy.net\/c\/6581772\/264167\/4272?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketmaster.com%2Fflatland-cavalry-work-of-heart-tour-chattanooga-tennessee-09-11-2026%2Fevent%2F1B006487BF1B0EBA&amp;utm_medium=affiliate\" class=\"solid-button\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noindex nofollow\">Grab Chattanooga tickets while they&#039;re available<\/a><\/p>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group aga-native-youtube-container wp-embed-responsive is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube aga-native-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Corey Smith - Twenty-One (Official Music Video)\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/MpRpky8Zk84?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=MpRpky8Zk84\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Watch on YouTube<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<h2>Upcoming Dates Without Announced Openers<\/h2><p>Several Work of Heart Tour stops still do not list support acts. The most notable is the <a href=\"https:\/\/dickiesarena.com\/event\/2026-12-31-flatland-cavalry\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noindex nofollow\">December 31, 2026 New Year&#039;s Eve show at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas<\/a>, which has no opening act announced as of September 4, 2026.<\/p><p>Additional dates on the broader routing without publicly confirmed support include Manteo, NC (September 6), Pittsburgh, PA (September 8), Madison, IN (September 12), Nashville, TN (September 27), Hidalgo, TX (October 8), El Dorado, AR (October 10), Waco, TX (October 16), and Natchitoches, LA (October 17). Fans should check this guide, venue websites, and Flatland Cavalry&#039;s official social channels for updates as announcements roll out.<\/p><h2>What the Support Lineup Says About the Tour<\/h2><p>The Work of Heart Tour&#039;s support lineup blends established Texas and Southern country acts with rising regional names. Corey Smith&#039;s appearances in both Chattanooga and Athens show that Flatland Cavalry is backing artists with strong grassroots credibility. The Jack Wharff Band, a Richmond, Virginia group that <a href=\"https:\/\/concerts50.com\/show\/flatland-cavalry-in-charlotte-tickets-sep-26-2026\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noindex nofollow\">blends country, bluegrass, and rock and has signed with Big Machine Records<\/a>, appears on multiple dates, including Harrisonburg and Charlotte, which reinforces the tour&#039;s focus on acts close to a breakthrough.<\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.onestowatch.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">OnesToWatch<\/a> has tracked this discovery pipeline for over a decade. The platform spotlighted Billie Eilish and Chappell Roan before either became a household name, and the same editorial instinct now highlights Corey Smith as a name worth knowing. Flatland Cavalry themselves are <a href=\"https:\/\/rollingstone.com\/music\/music-features\/flatland-cavalry-work-of-heart-album-interview-1235544585\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noindex nofollow\">described by Rolling Stone as being &#8220;at the fore of the red dirt renaissance&#8221;<\/a> and have earned <a href=\"https:\/\/flatlandcavalry.com\/pages\/about-flatland-cavalry\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noindex nofollow\">seven #1 singles at Texas Country Radio<\/a>, back-to-back ACM Group of the Year nominations, and over 1 billion streams worldwide. Consequently, the artists they bring on tour signal who is likely to break through next.<\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/ticketmaster.evyy.net\/c\/6581772\/264167\/4272?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketmaster.com%2Fflatland-cavalry-work-of-heart-tour-chattanooga-tennessee-09-11-2026%2Fevent%2F1B006487BF1B0EBA&amp;utm_medium=affiliate\" class=\"solid-button\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noindex nofollow\">Secure your spot for a Work of Heart Tour date<\/a><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/onestowatch.com\/en\/blog\/the-top-30-artists-to-watch-in-2026\" class=\"solid-button\" target=\"_blank\">Explore OnesToWatch&#039;s 2026 Top 30 Artists To Watch<\/a><\/p><h2>How to Confirm the Opener for Your Date<\/h2><p>The Work of Heart Tour rotates its support acts by city, so fans should double-check who is playing their specific show. The most reliable ways to confirm your opener include:<\/p><ul><li>Checking the official venue website for your show, since venue event pages usually publish confirmed support acts first.<\/li><li>Following Flatland Cavalry&#039;s official social media accounts, where the band often announces openers in the days leading up to each show.<\/li><li>Reviewing your ticket confirmation email, which sometimes lists support acts once they are finalized.<\/li><li>Bookmarking this page, as OnesToWatch updates this guide when new confirmations arrive.<\/li><\/ul><p>Opening sets on tours of this scale typically run 25\u201340 minutes per act, so arriving at door time is the best way to catch every opener. This matters especially on multi-act bills like the Athens date, where both Corey Smith and Wim Tapley &amp; The Cannons are performing.<\/p><h2>Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2><p><strong>Who is opening for Flatland Cavalry on the Work of Heart Tour?<\/strong><br>The tour features a rotating lineup of support acts that varies by city and date. As detailed in the date list above, several shows already have confirmed openers, while others still list support as TBA.<\/p><p><strong>Who is Corey Smith?<\/strong><br>Corey Smith is an independent country artist from Georgia known for his narrative songwriting and strong live following built without major-label support. He is confirmed as an opener for Flatland Cavalry&#039;s September 11, 2026 show in Chattanooga, Tennessee, at Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Auditorium, and for the September 25, 2026 show in Athens, Georgia, at Akins Ford Arena at The Classic Center. See the spotlight section above for more on his background and live presence.<\/p><p><strong>Does the opener change at every Work of Heart Tour stop?<\/strong><br>Yes. The Work of Heart Tour does not carry a single support act for the full run. Different artists open different dates, and some shows feature multiple openers on the same bill. Fans should verify the lineup for their specific date through the venue&#039;s event page or Flatland Cavalry&#039;s official channels.<\/p><p><strong>Who is Flatland Cavalry?<\/strong><br>Flatland Cavalry is a six-piece roots-country band from Lubbock, Texas, formed in 2012 and fronted by vocalist and songwriter Cleto Cordero. The band has earned <a href=\"https:\/\/flatlandcavalry.com\/pages\/about-flatland-cavalry\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noindex nofollow\">seven #1 singles at Texas Country Radio<\/a>, back-to-back ACM Group of the Year nominations, and over 1 billion streams worldwide. Their fifth studio album, Work of Heart, arrived in 2026 and gives the current tour its name. The band&#039;s music has appeared in Twisters, The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds &amp; Snakes, Paramount&#039;s Yellowstone and Landman, and Netflix&#039;s The Ranch.<\/p><p><strong>Is the December 31, 2026 Fort Worth show sold out?<\/strong><br>As of September 4, 2026, the New Year&#039;s Eve show at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth has not announced any opening acts, and ticket availability has not been confirmed as sold out. Fans should check the Dickies Arena event page directly for the most current ticket status.<\/p><h2>Why This Guide Matters for Flatland Cavalry Fans<\/h2><p>This guide brings every confirmed Work of Heart Tour opener into a single, date-ordered resource and includes OnesToWatch&#039;s exclusive confirmation of Corey Smith for the September 11, 2026 Chattanooga show. The page will update as additional support acts are announced across remaining tour dates. For fans who want to stay ahead of the next wave of country talent, the same editorial instinct that surfaces these openers also drives <a href=\"https:\/\/www.onestowatch.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">OnesToWatch<\/a>&#039;s annual artist selections. The artists opening for Flatland Cavalry this year may be headlining their own tours sooner than many listeners expect.<\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/onestowatch.com\/en\/blog\/the-top-30-artists-to-watch-in-2026\" class=\"solid-button\" target=\"_blank\">Discover OnesToWatch&#039;s 2026 Top 30 Artists To Watch<\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Find every opening act for Flatland Cavalry&#8217;s Work of Heart Tour by city &amp; date. Get the full lineup at OnesToWatch Live \u2014 plan your show now!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":35,"featured_media":2724,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2725","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/onestowatch.com\/live\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2725","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/onestowatch.com\/live\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/onestowatch.com\/live\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/onestowatch.com\/live\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2725"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/onestowatch.com\/live\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2725\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2844,"href":"https:\/\/onestowatch.com\/live\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2725\/revisions\/2844"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/onestowatch.com\/live\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2724"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/onestowatch.com\/live\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2725"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/onestowatch.com\/live\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2725"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/onestowatch.com\/live\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2725"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}