In support of his fourth major label LP, Brandon Lake’s massive “King Of Hearts Tour” kicked off in Sunrise, Florida, on Oct. 2, 2025, and concluded its 50-date run with a two-night stand in Lake’s hometown of Charleston, South Carolina, May 1-2, 2026. Pat Barrett and Franni Cash provided support in all cities. Playing major markets across the country, including Atlanta, Birmingham, Tulsa, Seattle, Boston, St. Louis, St. Paul and more, Lake’s ambitious arena outing saw numerous sell-outs and a who’s who list of special guests. While the fall leg boasted a handful of surprise cameos, Lake upped the ante for the spring run, intentionally inviting superstars across genres, spanning country, pop and Christian, to join him on stage, making each show truly a one-of-a-kind experience. Needless to say, Lake has some really cool friends. Below, we’re sharing the high-profile guest list from Brandon Lake’s “King Of Hearts Tour.”
Dan + Shay
On the final night of his 50-show outing, Lake welcomed award-winning duo Dan + Shay to the stage to perform their seven-time Platinum hit, “Speechless.” Additionally, the trio of talented artists treated fans to an unreleased track they recently co-wrote together called “She Believes In Me,” dedicating the heartwarming, harmony-driven ballad to their wives in front of Lake’s hometown crowd of 12,000 people.
Benjamin William Hastings
Lake’s longtime friend and collaborator, Benjamin William Hastings, made a surprise appearance during the second night of his hometown finale. A few songs ahead of curtain call, the Irish-born singer came out to help Lake lead “Gratitude,” which he also co-wrote. The song remains one of Lake’s biggest hits to date. Meanwhile, Hastings has gone on to co-pen additional selections that wielded massive success for Lake, including the GRAMMY®-winning “Hard Fought Hallelujah.”
Nick Jonas
One of the biggest surprises of the “King Of Hearts Tour” arrived in the form of Nick Jonas. Few people expected a Jonas Brother to collaborate with Lake, much less appear at one of his concerts. However, Lake shocked fans and those watching his livestream on night one of two hometown shows at Charleston’s Credit One Stadium when he brought out the former teen heartthrob to sing their introspective collaboration, “The Author,” which dropped that same day. Additionally, the pair performed a remixed version of Jonas’ faith-fueled original, “Hope,” which the pop superstar initially recorded for his latest solo effort, “Sunday Best.”
Bear Rinehart
Fans who attended the April 23, 2026, date of the “King Of Hearts Tour” at the Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, South Carolina, were treated to a homecoming visit from Furman alum and South Carolina native Bear Rinehart, frontman of NEEDTOBREATHE. Together, the two pastor’s kids performed the band’s signature hit, “Washed By The Water.” “This guy has helped pave the way. He’s a role model and a friend,” Lake said of Rinehart following the show, “and to share the stage with him last night in our home state of South Carolina was a pretty special full-circle moment.”
Chris Brown
Elevation Worship’s Chris Brown took the “King Of Hearts” stage in his hometown of Charlotte, North Carolina, on April 19, 2026. Although Lake regularly incorporates his best-known Elevation Worship co-writes into his setlist, this time, he brought Brown out for a one-of-a-kind Sons of Sunday segment that also featured Pat Barrett. Together, the three Sons Of Sunday members regaled the audience with versions of “God Did!” and “Holy Ghost,” both of which are found on the supergroup’s self-titled debut, rounded out by Steven Furtick, Chandler Moore and Leeland Mooring.
Jordan Davis
Lake invited country chart-topper Jordan Davis to his Charlotte, North Carolina, stop to sing Davis’ No. 1 single, “Buy Dirt.” An ode to the simple things in life that matter most, “Buy Dirt” became a personal favorite for Lake and his wife, Brittany, after the couple purchased a piece of farmland in South Carolina, where they now reside with their three boys. Davis is no stranger to collaborating with Christian artists. He’s previously recorded songs with NEEDTOBREATHE and Anne Wilson.
Gary LeVox
Rascal Flatts frontman Gary LeVox showed up in Little Rock, Arkansas, to sing with Lake. Together, the two vocalists performed “Life Is A Highway,” the Tom Cochrane ’90s classic the country trio famously reimagined for Disney/Pixar’s blockbuster, “Cars.” In addition to the high-energy cover, Lake and LeVox took stools for an acoustic rendition of Rascal Flatts’ signature ballad, “Bless The Broken Road.” Meanwhile, LeVox is currently enjoying a triumphant return to the road with his bandmates in Rascal Flatts following the group’s indefinite hiatus.
Cody Johnson
Fresh from playing RodeoHouston, reigning ACM Entertainer of the Year Cody Johnson appeared at Lake’s San Antonio show. The Texas native and the South Carolina-bred singer banded together to perform their duet, “When A Cowboy Prays.” Lake added Johnson to a version of the recording after the dusty, earnest anthem swiftly become a fan favorite upon release. From stage, he complemented the way Johnson continues to steward his growing platform before offering to pray over the red-hot country hitmaker.
Bailey Zimmerman
A few days before “Just Believe” dropped, emerging country artist Bailey Zimmerman popped up in Detroit to debut the fiery song with Lake. The pair has since released a live version that was captured the night they previewed the then unreleased track at the “King Of Hearts” stop. In early June, Zimmerman returned the favor when he invited Lake to join him at Nissan Stadium during his set at CMA Fest in Nashville for another round of the intense, hope-filled collaboration.
Tate Butts
Joining Lake in Columbia, South Carolina, viral teen sensation Tate Butts jumped on stage last fall to sing acoustic versions of “Hard Fought Hallelujah” and “When A Cowboy Prays” with the “King Of Hearts” headliner. Butts, a fellow South Carolina native, first garnered national buzz with his breakout original, “My Defender.” The 14-year-old rising star, who’s set to release his seven-track debut EP July 10, caught Lake’s attention after tagging him in a social post where he covered “Hard Fought Hallelujah” with a conviction far beyond his years.
Cole Swindell
Last fall, at a stop in Atlanta, Georgia, Cole Swindell made an appearance during Lake’s acoustic set. The acclaimed country talent shared his original song, “Make Heaven Crowded,” and also joined Lake for “When A Cowboy Prays.” Following the loss of both parents and the recent birth of his daughter, Swindell — a first-time dad — has expressed the desire to be more bold in sharing his personal faith through song, also recently collaborating with Anne Wilson.
Skema Boy
Christian rapper Skema Boy appeared across 10 dates on the fall leg of the “King Of Hearts Tour.” He and Lake heavily promoted their incendiary collaboration, “No Idols,” by performing the song together at arenas in Utah, Nevada, California, Idaho, Oregon and Washington. Following the run, Skema Boy expressed his gratitude to Lake and his entire team remarking, “Brandon taught me real humility — the kind that collaborates for the Kingdom, not the spotlight. He showed me excellence is obedience, stewarding your gift because the One who gave it deserves your best.”
Pat Barrett
Across both the fall and spring legs of the “King Of Hearts Tour,” audiences were treated to a set from Pat Barrett. Instead of helming a typical opening slot, Barrett’s appearance fell toward the end of each night. At every stop, he’d come out during Lake’s acoustic portion, where the two close friends sang stripped-back versions of songs they’ve co-written. After a selection or two from their Sons of Sunday record, Lake would exit the stage while Barrett entertained audiences with a few cuts from his solo projects, including his latest hit, “I’ve Got A Fire.” His dad, who stars in the song’s official music video, even made a few surprise appearances across the trek’s 50-show run.
Franni Cash
Franni Cash shared her original blend of quirky pop and folk-infused melodies, opening the “King Of Hearts Tour” on all 50 dates. With her husband, Austin Cain, accompanying her on guitar, the rising songstress even delivered a few selections from her tenure with former band We The Kingdom. She also appeared later in the night to lend her signature voice to “I Know A Name” and to join both Lake and Barrett deep into the setlist for “Praise.” Cash’s first full-length album as a solo artist, “Here I Am,” is scheduled to bow Sept. 18.
