Marshall Tucker Band Singer Doug Gray Takes Hiatus Due To Health Concerns

Doug Gray, longtime frontman of the Marshall Tucker Band, has announced that he’s stepping away from touring for a bit due to health concerns. While he didn’t go into detail, he assured fans with a simple message: “Taking care of business as I always do,” he said in a statement. “Thanks and see you soon.”

The Voice Behind the Hits

Gray helped form the Marshall Tucker Band back in 1972 and has been its heartbeat ever since. Known for timeless tracks like “Can’t You See” (1973) and “Heard It in a Love Song” (1977), Gray has kept the Southern rock band going strong for more than five decades. Since 1996, he’s been the last original member still with the group.

The Tour Rolls On

Even with Gray taking a break, the band isn’t hitting pause. They’ll continue their 2025 tour as planned, with shows alongside acts like JJ Grey and Mofro, Bachman-Turner Overdrive, and Jefferson Starship.

Although he won’t be on stage for now, Gray says he’ll still be closely involved. “Everyone knows I’m not one to sit on my hands,” he joked. “I’ll be making sure all of the stars are aligned.”

Fans can expect the same Marshall Tucker energy—with Doug cheering them on from behind the scenes.

Catch Marshall Tucker Band’s 2025 tour schedules below:
May 9 – West Wendover, NV – Peppermill Concert Hall
May 10 – Laughlin, NV – The Edge Pavilion at Edgewater Casino
May 11 – Scottsdale, AZ – Talking Stick Resort

With JJ Grey & Mofro:
May 15 – Ashland, KY – The Paramount
May 16 – Bristol, VA – Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Bristol
May 17 – Cincinnati, OH – Hard Rock Casino
May 18 – Nashville, TN – The Pinnacle
May 20 – Athens, GA – The Classic Center
May 21 – Columbia, SC – Township Auditorium
May 22 – Montgomery, AL – Montgomery Performing Arts Centre
May 25 – St. Augustine, FL – JJ Grey’s Blackwater Sol Revue 2025
May 31 – Roanoke Rapids, NC – Weldon Mills Theatre

June Schedules:
June 1 – Myrtle Beach, SC – The Carolina Opry
June 6 – Wichita, KS – TempleLive at Wichita Scottish Rite Center
June 7 – Davenport, IA – Rhythm City Casino Resort
June 12 – Antioch, IL – Village of Antioch
June 13 – Kansas City, MO – Knuckleheads
June 14 – Jefferson City, MO – Capital Region MU Health Care Amphitheater
June 19 – Grand Rapids, MI – DeVos Performance Hall
June 20 – Eau Claire, WI – Summer Jam 2025
June 21 – Evansville, IN – Old National Events Plaza

With BTO & Jefferson Starship on the following dates:
July 18 – Council Bluffs, IA – Stir Cove
July 19 – Welch, NM – Treasure Island Resort & Casino
July 20 – Fargo, ND – Scheels Arena
July 22 – Interlochen, MI – Kresge Auditorium
July 24 – Appleton, WI – Neuroscience Group Field at Fox Cities Stadium
July 25 – Terre Haute, IN – The Mill Terre Haute
July 26 – Huber Heights, OH – Rose Music Center at The Heights
Aug 1 – El Reno, OK – Lucky Star Casino / Concho
Aug 3 – Amarillo, TX – Amarillo Civic Center Complex

Remaining Tour Schedules:
Aug 2 – Gail, TX – The Coyote Country Store
Aug 8 – Hyannis, MA – Cape Code Melody Tent
Aug 17 – Chesterfield, MO – The Factory
Aug 21 – Fayetteville, AR – JJ’s LIVE
Aug 22 – Bossier City, LA – Margaritaville Resort Casino
Aug 23 – Bay St. Louis, MS – Hollywood Casino Gulf Coast
Aug 27 – Grand Island, NE – Nebraska State Fair 2025
Aug 29 – Pittsburg, KS – Kansas Crossing Casino + Hotel
Aug 30 – Elizabethtown, KY – Highland Farms Country Fest 2025
Sept 11 – Augusta, GA – Mill Theater
Sept 12 – Daytona Beach, FL – Peabody Auditorium
Sept 26 – Las Vegas, NV – Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino
Oct 3 – Cerritos, CA – Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts
Oct 4 – Valley Center, CA – Harrah’s Resort Southern California
Oct 5 – Santa Barbara, CA – Lobero Theatre
Oct 7 – San Luis Obispo, CA – Performing Arts Center San Luis Obispo
Oct 8 – Napa, CA – Uptown Theatre Napa
Oct 9 – Saratoga, CA – The Mountain Winery