Rock the South with Nickelback, Shenandoah, and more

Formed in 1984 in Muscle Shoals, Alabama, Shenandoah is a country band known for radio-friendly traditional-leaning hits like “Two Dozen Roses” and “Next to You, Next to Me.” Their Alison Krauss duet “Somewhere in the Vicinity of the Heart” won a Grammy.

Rock the South, born in Alabama in 2012, is a premier country music festival known as "the biggest party in the South." It blends country and rock, showcasing major stars and rising artists. The event originated as a community fundraiser, consistently donating to local charities. It is celebrated for its laid-back atmosphere and Southern hospitality.

Georgia native Gavin Adcock (born and raised in Watkinsville) is a country artist and former Georgia Southern football player. He has over 2B global streams, with the RIAA Platinum song “A Cigarette” plus Gold hits “Run Your Mouth,” “Deep End” and “Four Leaf Clover.”

Nickelback, a post-grunge rock band from Canada, gained mainstream success with emotional hits like "How You Remind Me" and "Photograph." Led by Chad Kroeger, they topped charts in the 2000s and collaborated with stars like Avril Lavigne and Santana. Known for blending rock and pop, they achieved massive sales with albums like Silver Side Up and All the Right Reasons. Hits include "Someday" and "Rock Star," and they've worked with producers like Rick Parashar and Mutt Lange. With over two decades of hits, they remain a rock staple.