PHOENIX (Oct. 1, 2025) – Phoenix Raceway is turning up the volume for NASCAR’s biggest weekend of the year. Multi-platinum, award-winning country music artist Jordan Davis will headline the pre-race concert ahead of the NASCAR Cup Series Championship Race on Sunday, November 2, bringing his signature blend of personal storytelling and southern sound to the championship stage.
Known for pushing the boundaries of country music, Davis has captivated fans with hits like “Buy Dirt,” “Next Thing You Know,” and the chart-topping “I Ain’t Sayin’,” which recently reached No. 1 on U.S. country radio. Now, he’s bringing the energy of his highly anticipated new album, Learn the Hard Way, to Phoenix Raceway for a performance fans won’t forget.
“We’re thrilled to welcome Jordan Davis to Phoenix Raceway for the NASCAR Cup Series Championship,” said Latasha Causey, President of Phoenix Raceway. “Jordan’s music speaks to so many people, and his live performances are packed with the same heart and grit that define our sport. This concert will be the perfect way to kick off Championship Sunday and celebrate an unforgettable season.”
Davis’ new album, Learn the Hard Way, marks a powerful evolution in his artistry, showcasing a more organic, roots-forward sound that draws from southern rock, blues, and classic country. Songs like “Good Gone Bad” and the fiery “Louisiana Stick” (featuring Grammy-nominated guitarist Marcus King) demonstrate his fearless creative growth and deep connection to his Louisiana upbringing.
With eight career No. 1 hits, two Platinum albums (Home State and Bluebird Days), and a growing reputation as one of country’s most consistent and innovative performers, Davis is set to electrify the Phoenix Raceway crowd with a show that blends heartfelt songwriting, driving rhythms, and undeniable southern soul.
Davis’ pre-race concert will take place on the pre-race stage prior to driver introductions. Fans with an Infield Experience pass will have unmatched access to the concert and all the pre-race excitement as the sport crowns its next NASCAR Cup Series Champion.
Tickets for the NASCAR Championship Weekend, including the NASCAR Cup Series Championship Race, are going fast. Fans are encouraged to visit www.phoenixraceway.com immediately to secure their tickets and race-day experiences while supplies last.
About Phoenix Raceway
Home to NASCAR Championship Weekend since 2020, Phoenix Raceway has been the premier motorsports venue in the Southwest since 1964 and hosts two NASCAR race weekends each year. In 2025, the spring event weekend, March 7-9, kicks off the race season at Phoenix Raceway and features the NASCAR Cup Series, NASCAR Xfinity Series and ARCA Menards Series. Phoenix Raceway will once again host NASCAR Championship Weekend, Oct. 31-Nov. 2. During the action-packed, three-day event, champions will be crowned in the NASCAR Cup Series, NASCAR Xfinity Series, NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series and ARCA Menards Series West. Phoenix Raceway also hosts a variety of events throughout the year, including concerts, corporate meetings and conferences, charity events, weddings, holiday events, sport and endurance competitions, and driving schools. For more information, visit www.PhoenixRaceway.com and download the new NASCAR Tracks App at www.phoenixraceway.com/nascar-tracks-app/.
About NASCAR
The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR) is the sanctioning body for the No. 1 form of motorsports in the United States and owner of 14 of the nation’s major motorsports entertainment facilities. NASCAR sanctions races in three national series (NASCAR Cup Series™, NASCAR Xfinity Series™, and NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series™), four international series (NASCAR Brasil Series, NASCAR Canada Series, NASCAR Euro Series, NASCAR Mexico Series), four regional series (ARCA Menards Series, ARCA Menards Series East & West and the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour) and a local grassroots series (NASCAR Advance Auto Parts Weekly Series). The International Motor Sports Association™ (IMSA®) governs the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship™, the premier U.S. sports car series. NASCAR also owns Motor Racing Network, Racing Electronics, and ONE DAYTONA. Based in Daytona Beach, Florida, with offices in five cities across North America, NASCAR sanctions more than 1,200 races annually in 11 countries and more than 30 U.S. states.
For more information visit www.NASCAR.com and www.IMSA.com, and follow NASCAR on Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, X and Facebook.
About Jordan Davis
Award-winning, multi-platinum singer/songwriter Jordan Davis’ highly-anticipated second full-length album, Bluebird Days, produced four consecutive No. 1’s and two “song of the year” award-winning titles including the 5X Platinum-selling hit “Buy Dirt,” (CMA Awards 2022, NSAI Awards 2023) and 3X Platinum-selling “Next Thing You Know” (ACM Awards 2024). All penned by Davis, the Louisiana-born and raised star also released the chart-topping hit singles “What My World Spins Around” and “Tucson Too Late,” in addition to “Next Thing You Know” and “Buy Dirt,” earning numerous award nominations, including CMA, ACM, CMT, American Music Award, Billboard Music Award and iHeart Award nods as well as his second Platinum-Certified album, Bluebird Days. Davis previously notched four consecutive No. 1 hits-totaling eight No. 1s on Country radio – off of his Platinum-Certified debut album Home State including the 4x Platinum “Singles You Up,” and 2x Platinum-selling songs “Take It From Me” and “Slow Dance In A Parking Lot” along with his most recent No.1 single “I Ain’t Sayin'” off his new album Learn The Hard Way. In 2019, Davis was awarded Best New Country Artist at the iHeartRadio Music Awards, in addition to being a 2X nominee for ACM New Male Artist of the Year, and was named Billboard’s Top New Country Artist of 2018. He’s appeared on Good Morning America, The Today Show, Late Night with Seth Meyers, The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, Jimmy Kimmel Live, The Kelly Clarkson Show, Watch What Happens Live With Andy Cohen, CBS Mornings, College GameDay, and more. He has earned praise from Billboard, saying Davis is a “modern-day storyteller” with Music Row noting, “this man never disappoints,” and “Davis is one of the leading talents in a new wave of American country music” (BBC). Starting 2025 off internationally, Davis served as direct support for Luke Combs’ stadium tour in New Zealand and Australia. Additionally, Davis was direct support for Luke on his 2024 Growin’ Up and Getting Old Tour and followed with his string of U.S. and international shows headlining his DAMN GOOD TIME TOUR in the fall of 2024. Davis is currently on his headlining Ain’t Enough Road Tour for fall of 2025 – the tour includes stops in Los Angeles, New York, Phoenix, St. Louis, Rosemont, Savannah and more before wrapping up on Saturday, October 25th in Estero, FL at Hertz Arena. Davis’ highly anticipated album Learn The Hard Way released on August 15th and includes certified Gold and 8th career No. 1 “I Ain’t Sayin’,” alongside recent releases “Turn This Truck Around,” “Bar None,” “In Case You Missed It,” “Know You Like That,” “Jesus Wouldn’t Do,” and title track “Learn The Hard Way.” For more information, visit JordanDavisOfficial.com (http://jordandavisofficial.com/).
