Country star Brittney Spencer shares her surreal story of meeting Bob Dylan and how it led to opening for him on his 2024 East Coast tour dates.
- April 15, 2026
AceShowbiz - In the summer of 2024, Brittney Spencer had the chance to perform alongside legendary artists including Willie Nelson, John Mellencamp, and Bob Dylan during the Outlaw Music Festival Tour. Despite the star-studded lineup, Spencer never expected to meet Dylan personally, let alone receive his attention.
However, after one of her performances, Dylan surprised her by visiting her dressing room. According to Spencer’s Instagram post, Dylan expressed a deep appreciation for her songs, describing them with such detail that she found it almost overwhelming. He even asked for her phone number, which she wrote down on a napkin and handed to him. Spencer joked that Dylan never called, but she believes this upcoming tour opportunity is his way of reaching out.
Brittney Spencer will open for Bob Dylan on four East Coast dates this July, including shows in Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, Boston, and Gilford, New Hampshire. This announcement coincides with Dylan adding new dates to his already extensive U.S. summer tour schedule, which kicks off on June 4 in Troutdale, Oregon, and concludes on July 25 in Vienna, Virginia.
Fans eager to see Dylan perform before these East Coast dates can catch him at several southern cities through the remainder of April. Some of these stops include Macon, Georgia; Dothan, Alabama; and Tyler, Texas. This extensive itinerary highlights Dylan’s continued commitment to touring and his willingness to bring emerging talent like Brittney Spencer along for the ride.
In a playful Instagram video accompanying the tour announcement, Dylan is seen watching Brittney Spencer perform on stage.