Daddy Koe is back out on the road.
Koe Wetzel added a new title to his resume last week as he and his longtime girlfriend, Bailey Fisher, welcomed their first child into the world. Woods Madison Wetzel made her debut on May 23rd, leading Koe to have to miss the opening weekend of Hardy’s Jim Bob World Tour to be present for his daughter’s birth.
When the “Casamigos” singer abruptly announced that he would be absent from the shows, many fans began speculating that Woods’ birth was the family emergency he referenced. However, this was not confirmed until a few days after her arrival.
Ahead of his daughter’s birth, Koe told the Whiskey Riff Raff podcast that he and Hardy’s team had a plan in place so that he could be there for Bailey when she went into labor. Still, given the demanding Jim Bob World Tour schedule, he would have to get back out on the road shortly after her arrival.
While mom is at home living in her baby bubble, soaking up all the first moments a mother experiences with their firstborn, Koe is on stage gushing about how happy he is to be a father. Even though he told us he was “terrified” to become a father (which I think is a typical response):
“I’m terrified. I’m excited. There are so many emotions right now.”
He seems to be settling into this role as a father quite well, embracing the part of fatherhood where you figure out a way to talk about your kids at every moment. His moments include being in front of massive crowds of screaming fans. During a recent show, Koe was on stage about to play “Good Times” and used an extended introduction to talk about the song’s meaning of slowing down and changing your old habits, weaving in the fact that he’s a dad now.
“I’m older and wiser, I’m not drinking as much. I had a baby girl last week! She’s the most beautiful thing I’ve ever put my eyes on, and she’s an absolute blessing. I get just about as much sleep now as I was when I was getting f**ked up all the time, so it balances itself out a little bit.”
Ah, already working in some dad jokes. Dad mode is fully activated.
@koeskonvicts So happy for Koe 🔥 #koewetzel ♬ original sound – Koe’s Konvicts
As I mentioned, “Good Times” shows a much different side of Koe Wetzel. When he released his last record, 9 Lives, he shared that he’s growing up, and this song highlights his feeling of knowing it’s okay to call it a night or not get absolutely hammered. In a way, he realizes he can still enjoy the party without being the last one to go home.
“Good times they don’t need me
If I take it easy
Party’s gonna keep on going when I’m gone
Stop drinking the whiskey
She won’t even miss me
She’s gonna find another one to keep her warm
Pounding up in my head
Strangers up in my bed
Forgetting the best years of my life
Good times they don’t need me
They don’t need me”
For the record, the overarching message is slowing down, growing up, and showing fans a different side of the Texas native.
“Every record’s almost turning a new leaf, always a left turn because of how honest I am. I want fans to know that there’s a different side of me, not just the sex, drugs, and rock & roll Koe that they may have heard about online.
I’ve grown up a little bit. I’m no longer the 20-year-old kid that’s partying down and getting thrown in jail all the time. ‘9 Lives’ reveals a vulnerable side that people may not be used to hearing.”
Respect.
I am sure that Koe Wetzel will expand on this message on his next record, which he’s in the middle of recording as we speak. I know we will get a song about his little girl sooner rather than later, and I am just waiting for that one to make me sob.
Bring on all the heartfelt girl-dad songs, Koe… we need ’em.
Jim Bob World Tour Dates:
Jun 5, 2025 Save Mart Center – Fresno, CA
Jun 6, 2025 Kia Forum – Los Angeles, CA
Jun 7, 2025 Shoreline Amphitheatre – Mountain View, CA
Jun 13, 2025 Tailgate N’ Tallboys – Bloomington, IL
Jun 14, 2025 The Country Fest – North Lawrence, OH
Jun 19, 2025 Copenhell – Copenhagen, København
Jun 21, 2025 Megaland Landgraaf – Pinkpop
Jun 22, 2025 Graspop Metal Meeting Festival – Dessel, Belgium
Jun 23, 2025 Melkweg MAX – Amsterdam, Netherlands
Jun 25, 2025 O2 Academy Birmingham – Birmingham, UK
Jun 27, 2025 O2 Academy Brixton – London, England
Jun 29, 2025 O2 Victoria Warehouse – Manchester, UK
Jun 30, 2025 O2 Academy Glasgow – Glasgow, UK
Jul 2, 2025 Waterfront Hall – Belfast, Northern Ireland
Jul 3, 2025 National Stadium – Dublin, Ireland
Aug 14, 2025 T-Mobile Center – Kansas City, MO
Aug 15, 2025 Denny Sanford PREMIER Center – Sioux Falls, SD
Aug 16, 2025 Somerset Amphitheater – Somerset, WI
Aug 21, 2025 Van Andel Arena – Grand Rapids, MI
Aug 22, 2025 Pine Knob Music Theatre – Clarkston, MI
Aug 29, 2025 Maine Savings Amphitheater – Bangor, ME
Aug 30, 2025 XFINITY Theatre – Hartford, CT
Sep 4, 2025 Empower Federal Credit Union Amphitheater at Lakeview – Syracuse, NY
Sep 5, 2025 The Pavilion at Star Lake – Burgettstown, PA
Sep 6, 2025 Hersheypark Stadium – Hershey, PA
Sep 11, 2025 Brandon Amphitheater – Brandon, MS
Sep 12, 2025 Coca-Cola Amphitheater – Birmingham, AL
Sep 13, 2025 CCNB Amphitheatre at Heritage Park – Simpsonville, SC
Sep 18, 2025 Lakewood Amphitheatre – Atlanta, GA
Sep 19, 2025 MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre – Tampa, FL
Sep 20, 2025 iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre – West Palm Beach, FL
Sep 24, 2025 Madison Square Garden – New York, NY
