Country music veteran Tracy Lawrence is heading to Rochester’s Kodak Center this Saturday for a headlining show on his No Alibis Tour, and he says the trip to upstate New York is a rare and welcome one. Lawrence joined the Larry Timko Morning Show ahead of the performance to talk about the tour, his love of traditional country music, and what it means to revisit the songs that defined his career. “I don’t get to come up to the northeast part of the country, especially upstate New York very much,” Lawrence said, “so I’m really looking forward to seeing all the folks up there this weekend.” The No Alibis Tour is Lawrence’s return to headlining shows after years of festival and supporting slots. He said the timing feels right after more than 36 years in the business, a long marriage, and two grown kids. “I’m kind of settled into life at this point,” he said, reflecting on what the tour name means to him now. Lawrence spoke enthusiastically about the staying power of 90s country music, noting that songs like “Time Marches On” and “Sticks and Stones” continue to resonate because they transport listeners to specific moments in their lives. He also gave a nod to younger traditional artists he admires, including Zach Top and Mae Estes, calling Estes “one of my favorite voices out there.” The conversation turned candid when Lawrence addressed a well-known chapter of his past — surviving being shot four times during an attempted robbery early in his career. He said the experience taught him an important lesson he now shares openly: don’t neglect mental health after trauma. “Get some help, even if you don’t realize how difficult it’s going to be,” he said. “It’s going to resurface at some point.” Lawrence also highlighted his charity initiative Mission Possible, which has raised more than $1.3 million over 20 years through an annual Turkey Fry event, distributing more than 135,000 meals to people in need. Tickets for Saturday’s show at Kodak Center in Rochester are available at KodakCenter.com. For more on Tracy Lawrence, visit TracyLawrence.com.

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