Country Thunder is a premier country music festival brand, originating in Arizona in 1993. It is renowned for its vibrant atmosphere and impressive lineups, hosting national acts and local artists across multiple stages in various North American locations. The festival has earned "Festival of the Year" awards from the Academy of Country Music for its Arizona and Wisconsin events, celebrating the spirit of country music for large audiences.
Country singer Riley Green has earned seven number-one hits, including I Wish Grandpas Never Died, and won multiple ACM and CMA Awards. A former college quarterback, he also made his acting debut in the CBS series Marshals.
Blake Shelton has sold 52 million singles and 13 million albums, earning numerous awards including ACM, AMA, CMA, and CMT honors. A Grand Ole Opry member, he is known for 30 No. 1 singles, major tours, a Las Vegas residency, and his Ole Red partnership.
California-born country artist Chayce Beckham won American Idol's 19th season, becoming the first winner to perform an original song. He is best known for his platinum-certified, chart-topping hit single 23, which led to his debut album, Bad for Me, and EP Old Fashioned.
Clint Black surged to superstardom as part of the Class of 89, reaching number one with five consecutive singles from his triple-platinum debut, Killin Time. Having sold over 20 million records, he earned a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and over a dozen Grammy nominations.
Three-time Grammy-winning Nashville native Jelly Roll is a genre-defying singer-songwriter. He topped the Billboard 200 with his Grammy-winning album Beautifully Broken, featuring number-one hits like I Am Not Okay, Liar, and Heart of Stone.
Ella Langley is a multi-platinum, chart-topping, and award-winning country artist known for her fearless songwriting and distinct voice. She broke out with her acclaimed debut album, hungover, establishing herself as a defining star in country music.
Arkansas-born country and rock artist Ashley McBryde is a Grammy, ACM, and CMA award winner, Grand Ole Opry member, and acclaimed songwriter best known for her landmark 2020 LP Never Will.
Country singer-songwriter Owen Riegling won the 2022 Boots & Hearts Emerging Artist Competition and signed with Universal Music Canada. He is best known for his platinum-certified hit Old Dirt Roads and the EP Bruce County (From The Beginning).
Livingston, Tennessee native Bayker Blankenship delivers rootsy country ballads with heartfelt vocals. Known for his authentic Southern charm, he rose to prominence with the viral single "Maxed Out," which achieved RIAA Platinum Certification. His debut EP, "Younger Years," features popular songs like "300 Miles."
Country artist Drew Baldridge is best known for his RIAA Platinum-certified hit She’s Somebody’s Daughter, which reached No. 1 and made history as the highest-charting independent song on Billboard's Country Airplay chart. Named MusicRow’s Independent Artist of the Year, he released the 16-track project Farm Faith Family.
Originating in Kentucky, the Kentucky Headhunters blend honky tonk, blues, and Southern rock. Originally forming out of the earlier group the Itchy Brothers, they achieved a major breakthrough with their hit 1989 debut album, Pickin on Nashville. Known for collaborations with pianist Johnnie Johnson, the band has built a distinct career spanning numerous albums.
Country artist Jake Owen relocated to Nashville decades ago and released his first independent studio album, Dreams to Dream, in November 2025. Co-produced by Shooter Jennings, the classic honky-tonk record features ten original tracks and two covers, born from an unexpected Instagram collaboration.
Canadian country star Dallas Smith: multi-JUNO/CCMA winner, 3x Entertainer; 12 #1s, 23 straight Top 10s; 18 Gold singles; 500M+ streams; mental health charity.
Dillon Carmichael is a country singer-songwriter from Burgin, Kentucky. He co-produced the 2021 album Son of A with Jon Pardi, spawning Top 25 singles “Son Of A” and “Drinkin’ Problems,” and was named a 2024 CRS New Face of Country Music.
Abby Anderson, born in Texas, is known for her genre-bending country sound blending new age tones and pop melodies. Moving to Nashville at 17, she quickly gained recognition, signing her first record deal in 2017. Her hits include the EP "I'M GOOD," earning over 100 million streams. Abby's accolades include Pandora's "Country Artist To Watch," "CMT 18 for 2018," and she joined the "Next Women Of Country Class." She collaborated with Marshall Altman, releasing "Sugar Spice" in 2022 and signing with Walk Off Entertainment. Her music reflects her authentic storytelling and evolvement as an artist.
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