WE Fest is an annual multi-day country music and camping festival held at the Soo Pass Ranch in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota. Founded in 1983 by promoter Jeff Krueger, it has grown into one of the largest country music festivals in the United States, drawing tens of thousands of fans each August. The event features live performances from major country music artists and rising stars across multiple outdoor stages, alongside extensive camping options spread over hundreds of acres.
Little Big Town is a multi-award-winning country group consisting of Karen Fairchild, Phillip Sweet, Kimberly Schlapman, and Jimi Westbrook. Known for hits like Pontoon and Girl Crush, the band has earned over 20 awards, including GRAMMYs, ACMs, and CMAs, across a 25-year career.
Formed in 2012, West Texas roots-country band Flatland Cavalry blends bright country ballads and gritty folk. Led by vocalist and songwriter Cleto Cordero, the group released their debut EP Come May in 2015, followed by albums Humble Folks, Homeland Insecurity, and Welcome to Countryland.
Ten-time GRAMMY nominee Jamey Johnson is a country singer, Grand Ole Opry member, and celebrated songwriter. He made history by winning two Song of the Year awards in the same year for Give It Away and In Color. His certified hits include That Lonesome Song.
Country singer Nate Smith is known for his powerhouse tenor and hits like Whiskey on You and World on Fire, which broke charts with a ten-week run. He has earned over 1.6 billion streams, gold and platinum records, and awards including ACM New Male Artist of the Year and Billboard Rookie of the Year.
Country hitmaker Thomas Rhett has amassed over 16 billion streams, eight ACM Awards including 2020 Entertainer of the Year, two CMA Awards, and five Grammy nominations. Known for stadium-rocking charisma and soul-feeding love songs, his No. 1 streak extends back to 2013.
Multi platinum country superstar and Grand Ole Opry member Lainey Wilson is a 12x CMA Award winner and Entertainer of the Year. Known for nine number one hits including Watermelon Moonshine and Heart Like A Truck, she has collaborated with Dolly Parton and Miley Cyrus, and acted in Yellowstone.
Folk-roots singer-songwriter Max McNown, raised in Oregon and based in Nashville, is known for his Gold-certified hit A Lot More Free and Billboard Hot 100 entry Better Me For You (Brown Eyes). He started by busking and now sells out global tours.
Mississippi-born country artist Randy Houser is known for hits like How Country Feels and the CMA-nominated Like A Cowboy. He has amassed over one billion streams, released six albums including Note To Self, and appeared in the films Killers of the Flower Moon and The Hill.
Brooks & Dunn is a historic country duo with 20 number one hits, two Grammy awards, and over 30 million albums sold. Known for hits like Boot Scootin Boogie and My Maria, they defined the power-country era and earned induction into the Country Music Hall of Fame.
Southern Illinois–raised Nashville country-folk artist Matt Schuster blends raw storytelling with modern acoustic style; songs “Vienna,” “Ophelia,” “Tell Me Tennessee.” 225M+ streams; MusicRow DISCovery Award; Spotify Hot Country Artist To Watch; toured with Bailey Zimmerman, Kameron Marlowe, Dylan Scott & Walker Hayes; played Stagecoach & Watershed.
Texas-born and Kentucky-raised singer Elizabeth Nichols became a TikTok phenomenon with her plainspoken, humorous country songs like Ain’t Country, Sweet Cigarette, and Okie Boys, drawing inspiration from legends like Dolly Parton and John Prine.
Diamond Rio is a country music band known for their harmonies and musicianship. In 1991, their debut single Meet in the Middle made history as the first debut by a group to reach No. 1. They have charted seven No. 1 singles, won six Vocal Group of the Year awards, received 14 Grammy nominations with a win for The Reason, and are members of the Grand Ole Opry.
North Carolina native Blake Proehl is a former Minnesota Vikings player whose 2021 severe leg injury led him to music. During recovery he taught himself guitar and dove into songwriting, later leaving football after three seasons to pursue music.
Hailing from Charleston, West Virginia, full-time firefighter and country artist Nathan Bess debuted in 2024 with EPs part 1 and part 2. Highlighted by the breakout track Somethin About The Smell, his music has amassed over 8 million streams.
