Kick'n Up Kountry Music Festival with Raelyn Nelson Band, Joe Nichols, and more

Multi-platinum country artist Joe Nichols, known for blending traditional and modern sounds, has six No. 1 singles, three GRAMMY nominations, and awards from CMA, ACM, and CMT.

Chris Janson, platinum-selling country artist from Missouri, is known for hits like "Buy Me a Boat," "Drunk Girl," and 5 #1 songs. He's an ACM winner and writes for stars like Tim McGraw and Hank Williams Jr.

Alabama, formed by cousins Randy Owen, Teddy Gentry, and Jeff Cook, revived country bands in the late '70s with a blend of country and rock. The band, rooted in Alabama, gained fame with hits like "Tennessee River" and achieved 27 number-one singles in the '80s. They secured multiple awards and had seven multi-platinum albums. Alabama's signature sound and remarkable success, particularly with their seamless harmonies and crossover appeal, set a high bar in country music. Their influence continues, even after multiple reunions and the passing of band member Jeff Cook.

The Bellamy Brothers, born in central Florida, are a famous country music duo with 20 #1 hits and 40 million albums sold. They're known for their reality show "Honky Tonk Ranch" and managing music careers from their family ranch.

Ron Keel, known as the Metal Cowboy, blends heavy metal and outlaw country. Born rock frontman, he sold millions with bands like KEEL, worked with Gene Simmons, toured globally, and opened for legends like Bon Jovi and Aerosmith.