COUNTRY MUSIC NEWS

The beach is about to get louder. Carolina Country Music Fest has unveiled its 2026 lineup, and it reads like a who’s who of modern country dominance. Set for June 4–7 in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, CCMF is bringing four arena-packing titans to the oceanfront: Post Malone, Luke Bryan, Blake Shelton, and Riley Green. Collectively, they boast dozens of No. 1 singles, billions of global streams, and the kind of crowd-commanding charisma that turns festival fields into full-blo

Music City is about to hit maximum country  mode, CMA Fest presented by SoFi returns June 4–7, turning downtown Nashville into the ultimate country music playground. Four days, countless performances, and the kind of energy only CMA Fest can deliver await fans ready to celebrate the world’s longest-running country music festival. Nissan Stadium Nights: Star-Studded Lineup Each night, CMA Fest will light up Nissan Stadium  with the biggest names in country music and breakout s

Country music is packing its bags for the shores of Lake Michigan this summer, and it’s bringing some serious star power with it. Summerfest Is Going Full Country in 2026 Set against the skyline of Milwaukee, Summerfest has always been a genre-blending giant. But in 2026, country fans might want to clear their calendars entirely. From legends to next-gen hitmakers, this year’s lineup reads like a CMA Awards seating chart, with a few surprises thrown in for good measure. Photo

For one long, loud, bourbon-soaked weekend, Bourbon & Beyond  is turning up the volume, and the proof. The World’s Largest Bourbon, Food & Music Festival just announced the biggest lineup in its eight-year history, stacking more than 100 artists across five stages from September 24–27 at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville. And if you thought this fest was already overflowing, 2026 just kicked the barrel over. Courtesy Of Chris Stapleton On Facebook The weekend reads

There was a time not all that long ago when country music crossing into Montréal felt like a novelty. A curiosity. A Nashville postcard dropped in a city built on jazz, indie rock and late-night electronic sets. Now? It’s a migration. This summer, the St. Lawrence River will again reflect cowboy hats instead of skyline lights as LASSO Montréal  celebrates its fifth anniversary and in doing so, quietly cements itself as one of the most important international stages for mode

Carolina Country Music Fest is wasting no time turning up the heat in 2026. Courtesy Of Riley Green On Facebook CCMF has unveiled its McDonald’s Thursday Night Kickoff Concert lineup for June 4, and it reads more like a headliner night than an opener. The four-day Myrtle Beach mega-fest launches with serious star power, led by multi-Platinum hitmaker Riley Green, who will bring his arena-sized catalog and blue-collar storytelling to the beach to set the tone for the weekend.

Country music’s festival circuit just added another can’t-miss weekend to the calendar, and this one reads like a perfectly built playlist for fans who like their country loud, rowdy, rootsy, and rising all at once. Courtesy Of Artist Facebook St. Pete Country Fest is officially saddling up for November 20–22, 2026 at Vinoy Park in St. Petersburg, Florida, stacking its lineup with arena headliners, red-hot risers, and cult-favorite road warriors, the kind of mix that turns a

United States & North America Country Thunder Arizona — Florence, AZ April 9–12, 2026 A long-running part of the Country Thunder tour held at Canyon Moon Ranch with major country acts and camping options. This year's lineup includes Lainey Wilson and more. Tickets Tortuga Music Festival — Fort Lauderdale, Florida April 10–12, 2026 A three-day beachfront country festival curated with sustainability in mind. Features big names like Post Malone, Riley Green, and Kenny Chesney al

If you’ve ever wondered what happens when Texas-sized barbecue dreams collide with a genre-bending country music lineup, Lone Star Smokeout just handed you the answer. From April 24–26, the parking lots of AT&T Stadium in Arlington will transform into a full-blown country carnival, equal parts smoke, swagger, and sound, promising one of the most eclectic festival weekends the Lone Star State has seen in years. Courtesy Of Riley Green Facebook This isn’t just another music fes

When the sun sets over Big Mountain Ranch, the Montana sky does something magical, it opens up wide and endless, a painted backdrop for stories told in twang, grit, and song. Next summer, that expanse will once again come alive as Under The Big Sky  returns to Whitefish, Montana, from July 17–19, 2026 , with its biggest and boldest lineup yet. Photos Courtesy Of Artist Anchoring the festival’s seventh year is none other than Chris Stapleton , marking his long-awaited Under Th

ChatGPT said: Cracking into the dusty desert air just as spring turns into the sweet promise of summer, Boots In The Park is gearing up for an explosive return to Albuquerque. The festival that has quietly become one of the most magnetic forces in live country entertainment is doing what it does best in 2026: thinking bigger, swinging harder, and betting every chip on the rowdiest weekend New Mexico will see all year. The powerhouse behind it all, Activated Events, has made a

Grab your sunscreen and your cowboy boots, Rock The Ocean’s Tortuga Music Festival is officially making waves once again. The beloved three-day coastal celebration will return to the sandy shores of Fort Lauderdale Beach from April 10–12, 2026, promising another sun-soaked weekend where country meets coastline and music lovers trade bar stools for beach chairs. Photos Courtesy Of Artists Now in its 13th year, Tortuga is bringing out the heavy hitters. Headlining the 2026 edit

Stagecoach, California’s premier country music festival, is turning up the heat for 2026. Fans can mark their calendars for April 24–26...

WE Fest, America’s premier country music and camping festival, just revealed its 2026 lineup and it’s stacked. From legendary icons to...

Tyler Childers and Chris Stapleton Lead Powerful Lineup for the Nation’s Largest Recovery-Based Music Festival. Credit:  Erik Thor...

As the sun sets behind Montana’s towering peaks and wildflowers sway in the high summer breeze, the Under The Big Sky Festival returns to...

As the final chords rang out and balloons lit up the twilight sky over Lake Skinner, the 2025 Temecula Valley Balloon & Wine Festival...

Salt Lake City’s Redwest Festival is galloping back into the spotlight this October, and it’s coming with more star power, more music,...

Get ready for a night of country music magic. The Country Music Association and ABC have announced that CMA Fest presented by SoFi  will...

Each June, CMA Fest sets Nashville ablaze with four unforgettable days of live country music, artist-fan connection, and...