North Carolina native Scotty McCreery won American Idol in 2011 and made history with his Platinum-certified debut album Clear as Day. He has achieved six number one hits, sold over four million albums, and was inducted into the Grand Ole Opry and North Carolina Music Hall of Fame.
Country artist Tracy Byrd, born in Vidor, Texas, debuted in 1993 with the chart-topping single Holdin Heaven. He released ten studio albums with gold and platinum certifications, featuring hits like Watermelon Crawl, The Keeper of the Stars, and Ten Rounds with Jose Cuervo.
North Carolina country band Parmalee features brothers Matt and Scott Thomas, cousin Barry Knox, and Josh McSwain. Known for their hook-heavy sound, they have achieved six number one country hits, including Take My Name and Cowgirl, and billions of streams.
Louisiana-born Jordan Davis is a multi-platinum singer-songwriter known for chart-topping country hits like Buy Dirt and Next Thing You Know. He has earned numerous accolades, including CMA and ACM Song of the Year awards, and has amassed multiple number-one country radio singles.
Originating from Philadelphia, Mississippi, award-winning hitmaker HARDY bridges country and rock music. A multi-ACM and CMA winner, he has written 16 number-one singles, including the chart-topping TRUCK BED and the rock radio hit JACK.
Wyoming native Ian Munsick is a modern country artist blending traditional sounds with a roots-pop edge. He has amassed over a billion streams and released albums including Coyote Cry, White Buffalo, Eagle Feather, and The Mountain Goat. His hits include the Platinum duet Long Live Cowgirls with Cody Johnson, Long Haul, and Horses Are Faster.
Nashville artist ERNEST is a 4X CMA Triple Play Award winner, 2X Variety Hitmakers honoree, and GRAMMY, ACM, and CMA nominee. Known for fusing influences from Eminem to George Jones, he has earned 13 number one hits as a songwriter, including Post Malone's I Had Some Help.
Nashville's The Cadillac Three, known for "COUNTRY FUZZ" sound, blend country and rock. Members include Jaren Johnston, Neil Mason, and Kelby Ray. Famous for party anthems and heartfelt ballads, they’ve received ACM and CMA nods. Johnston has also penned hits for Tim McGraw and worked with stars like Steven Tyler.
Eddie Montgomery is a recognizable voice in country music best known for his work in the duo Montgomery Gentry. He has achieved five number one country radio hits, a Grand Ole Opry membership, and an induction into the Kentucky Music Hall of Fame.
A three-day country music festival held at the Country on the River grounds in Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin, combining family-friendly camping with performances by prominent country music artists.
