JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Drew and Ellie Holcomb aren’t just bringing a concert to Jacksonville — they’re bringing what they describe as a room full of welcome.
The married singer-songwriters, known for turning shows into shared experiences rather than one-way performances, will stop in Northeast Florida as part of their Never Going To Let You Go Tour, promising an evening built on storytelling, harmony and connection.
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“It feels hospitable. I think people feel kind of like, ‘Oh, this is a show where everybody’s welcome.’ We always think of the audience sort of like an extra member of the band.”
That sense of participation has become a hallmark of Holcomb’s nearly two-decade career. Fans regularly sing along, shout out song requests and even dance — transforming venues into what the couple describes as a “living room kind of vibe.”
Holcomb’s reach expanded significantly with the Americana chart-topping anthem “Find Your People,” a song that took on a life of its own after its release. Originally written as a piano ballad, the track evolved into a unifying anthem that found viral traction across graduation videos, social media communities and eventually a Super Bowl commercial.
“I thought it would connect with people, but nothing like what it has done,” Holcomb said. “I think it speaks to the idea that everybody’s either really grateful for the people they have, or really hungry to have people.”
Ellie Holcomb has forged her own celebrated path alongside her husband’s career. A Dove Award-winning artist and bestselling author, she credits encouragement from Drew for helping her find confidence in her solo voice — a journey that has strengthened their creative partnership.
“It almost feels like three artists now,” Ellie Holcomb said. “It’s me, it’s Drew, and then it’s the music we make together. There’s a deep respect running through it, and that gives so much variety to the show.”
The couple, who will celebrate 20 years of marriage this year, acknowledged that writing and touring together hasn’t always been easy — but time, humor and mutual respect have reshaped their collaboration.
“It took about 20 years for our egos to die,” Drew Holcomb joked. “Now, if there’s ever friction and we’re about to go onstage, we stop and say, ‘I’m on your team.’ And then you sing love songs — that helps.”
The Jacksonville stop will feature two distinct sets. The first is an acoustic performance with just the two of them swapping songs and stories, followed by a full-band set highlighting music from both of their solo catalogs and their duo work.
Beyond the music, the tour is tied to a larger purpose. Drew and Ellie Holcomb are donating $1 from every ticket sold to International Justice Mission, an anti-slavery nonprofit working to rescue children trapped in modern-day slavery and protect people living in poverty from violence.
“It’s important for us to be part of a story bigger than ourselves,” Drew Holcomb said. “When fans buy a ticket, they’re actually fighting modern-day slavery. That feels like a gift.”
As they prepare to head south, the couple said they’re looking forward to connecting with Northeast Florida fans — and maybe escaping colder weather.
“We can’t wait to see you,” Ellie Holcomb said. “We’re thrilled to be coming to your town.”
For Drew and Ellie Holcomb, the goal remains simple: create a space where music brings people closer together.
“Our hope,” Drew Holcomb said, “is that people leave feeling less alone — and more alive.”