Born in Beaumont, Texas, neo-honky tonker Mark Chesnutt became a 90s country star with a classic style blending George Jones, Merle Haggard, and Bob Wills. He released hits like Too Cold at Home, Brother Jukebox, and his crossover smash I Don't Want to Miss a Thing.
Georgia-born country artist Gavin Adcock transitioned from football to music in 2021 after a knee injury. He is known for platinum and gold hits like A Cigarette and Run Your Mouth, and hit albums including Actin’ Up Again and Own Worst Enemy.
Born in Jacksonville, Texas, neo-traditionalist honky tonk artist Neal McCoy achieved a string of mid-90s hits, including chart-toppers like Wink and No Doubt About It. After touring as Charley Pride's opening act, McCoy released multiple platinum-selling albums such as You Gotta Love That and earned a reputation for energetic live shows.
Stephenville, Texas native Hudson Westbrook blends traditional country sounds with timeless songwriting. Following his 2024 debut Take It Slow and hits like Two Way Drive and House Again, he released his debut album Texas Forever. He has amassed 1.8 billion streams, earned an ACM nomination, and toured nationwide.
Afroman is an East Palmdale comedic rapper known for his stoner-lifestyle anthem Because I Got High, a 2001 Grammy-nominated, multi-platinum hit. After signing with Universal Records for the album The Good Times, he became an independent artist with a vast discography.
Formed in Jacksonville, Florida, Lynyrd Skynyrd is a renowned Southern rock band defined by its triple-guitar attack. Best known for timeless hits like Free Bird and Sweet Home Alabama, the group achieved major success in the 1970s before surviving a tragic 1977 plane crash that claimed several members.
Detroit native Kid Rock is a platinum-selling country rap-rocker who broke through in 1998 with the seven-times-platinum album Devil Without a Cause, featuring hits "Bawitdaba" and "Cowboy." He later scored "Picture" and released Rock N Roll Jesus and Born Free.
Rock the Country is a multi-city music festival celebrating American community, tradition, and patriotism. Co-founded by Kid Rock, it features a blend of country and rock music, often including hip-hop artists. Known for uniting major names like Jason Aldean, Blake Shelton, and Creed, the festival emphasizes small-town America and offers an engaging fan experience. Its inaugural event in Gonzales, Louisiana, saw significant attendance.
