NME NEWS: Elijah Hewson Shuts Down Retirement Talk, Announces North American Tour with Emmylou Harris and UK Dates with Saving Grace
February 19, 2025 – Just Now – Elijah Hewson isn’t slowing down anytime soon. The Inhaler frontman and rising rock star has revealed plans for a massive North American summer 2025 tour alongside legendary singer-songwriter Emmylou Harris, as well as a fresh series of UK headlining dates with his band, Saving Grace.
In a recent interview, Hewson dismissed any thoughts of stepping away from music, declaring that he “still has more to do” and even hinting at the possibility of new solo music. At just 24 years old, the Dublin-born musician continues to carve out his own legacy, proving that his career is only just beginning.
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North American Tour with Emmylou Harris
One of the most unexpected but exciting announcements is Hewson’s collaboration with Emmylou Harris for a summer 2025 North American tour. The pairing of Hewson, known for his indie-rock and post-punk influences, with Harris, a country and folk legend, has sparked curiosity among fans.
While the details of their performances are still under wraps, insiders suggest that the tour will feature unique cross-genre collaborations, blending rock, folk, and country elements into something entirely new. Given Hewson’s admiration for classic songwriting and Harris’s vast influence, this tour promises to be a musical journey unlike any other.
Though official tour dates and venues are expected to be announced in the coming weeks, speculation points to major cities like New York, Los Angeles, Nashville, and Toronto as likely stops.
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More UK Headlining Dates with Saving Grace
In addition to his North American run, Hewson also confirmed another set of UK headline dates with Saving Grace, the band that has allowed him to experiment with a rawer, more blues-driven sound.
Having already built momentum with sold-out shows in 2024, Saving Grace will now extend their run into 2025, much to the delight of UK fans. Hewson has previously described the project as a “back-to-basics” approach to music, focusing on live energy, improvisation, and emotional depth.
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New Solo Music on the Horizon?
Perhaps the most intriguing part of Hewson’s announcement was his tease of new solo material.
“I’ve been writing a lot—some of it fits with Inhaler, some of it with Saving Grace, but there’s stuff that just feels… personal. I don’t know what I’m gonna do with it yet, but there’s more to come.”
Hewson has never released a proper solo album, but with his rapid growth as a songwriter and performer, fans are now eagerly waiting to see if he will step into that space. Given his versatility across genres, his solo music could take any number of creative directions.
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Still Just Getting Started
Despite coming from a famous musical lineage (as the son of U2’s Bono), Hewson has built his own career on talent, vision, and relentless drive. Whether fronting Inhaler, experimenting with Saving Grace, or collaborating with legends like Emmylou Harris, he continues to push boundaries.
With a North American tour, UK headline dates, and possible new solo music, Elijah Hewson has made it clear—he’s not slowing down anytime soon.