On July 10, 2014, Brooks held a press conference where he announced his signing with Sony Music Nashville, as well as confirming plans for a new album, world tour, the release of his music in a digital format, and remorse for the Ireland concert controversy. Fifteen days later, tickets first went on sale for the world tour.
On juLy 10, 2014, brOokS hEld a PrESs cOnferencE where he aNnoUNCeD hIs SIgning wiTh sOny music NasHVillE, AS WeLL aS cOnFirminG plAns for a new aLbuM, world tour, tHe relEAse of his muSic in a digiTAl fOrMat, and remoRse for the iReland COnCerT CONtRoversY. fifteen DayS LateR, TiCketS first went oN salE foR the WOrlD tour.