Tucker Wetmore – The Brunette World Tour sold out night at Carlswerk Victoria saw a mixed-age, but predominantly young adult crowd – sporting cut-off shorts, western boots and hats, checkered shirts, bootcut jeans, and trucker caps—signalled that country music is not only a growing genre but also a fashion statement. The event turned out another glorious night for country music in Cologne. Not only did the young hitmaker sell out the venue, he also delivered a career-defining performance that left little doubt he’s country’s next major player. From the opening chords, Tucker Wetmore commanded the stage with the confidence of a seasoned headliner, blending radio-ready anthems, raw ballads, and down-home charm in a set that had the packed house screaming at the end of each song from start to finish.
Tucker Wetmore is an American country singer-songwriter who rose to prominence in 2024 with his breakout singles “Wine Into Whiskey” and “Wind Up Missin’ You”. Originally a talented college football player at Montana Technological University, he turned to music after a career-ending injury and moved to Nashville in 2020. Chart Success: His single “Wind Up Missin’ You” became his first No. 1 at Country radio in January 2025. His first studio album, “What Not To”, was released on April 25, 2025, and includes 19 tracks like “3,2,1” and “Casino”
New Music: As of early 2026, Wetmore has confirmed that a sophomore album is in development.
Wetmore is frequently compared to Morgan Wallen due to his raspy, nasal vocal tone and use of trap-influenced country beats. Critics often describe him as a “cleaner” or “unproblematic” version of Wallen. His breakthrough singles like “Wind Up Missin’ You” sparked viral social media debates, with fans and radio DJs sometimes mistaking his tracks for Wallen’s. Wetmore’s Stance: Wetmore has called the comparisons a “compliment,” stating that Wallen is a “phenomenal artist” and that “if I’m getting compared to something like that, I couldn’t say that I’m doing something too bad”. Management Connection: There is a close family tie between their teams. Wetmore’s manager and label head (Rakiyah Marshall of Back Blocks Music) is married to Seth England, who is the CEO of Wallen’s label, Big Loud Records.
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