TORTUGA MUSIC FESTIVAL CELEBRATES COUNTRY MUSIC AND MORE
IN SUNNY FORT LAUDERDALE

11TH ANNUAL FESTIVAL HOSTS PERFORMANCES FROM LAINEY WILSON, HARDY, JASON ALDEAN, BRET MICHAELS, MICHAEL FRANTI & SPEARHEAD, TEDDY SWIMS AND ASHLEY MCBRYDE, AMONGST OTHERS

To Date, Rock The Ocean’s Tortuga Music Festival Has Raised
Nearly 5 Million For Ocean Conservation Efforts

Rock The Ocean’s Tortuga Music Festival, in partnership with Live Nation, hosted fans for a weekend of unmatched entertainment featuring headliners Lainey Wilson, HARDY and Jason Aldean. Praised for having an “eclectic” lineup that is “deep in talent” (Sun Sentinel), the 11th annual festival brought over 40 artists ranging from country’s hottest new stars like Bailey Zimmerman and CMA Award winning Group of the Year Old Dominion to icons like Bret Michaels, Boyz II Men and TLC.

On Friday, the Sunset Stage kicked off Tortuga right with performances from Shwayze, Boys II Men, Teddy Swims and Ashley McBryde. On the Main Stage, Warren Zeiders invited Teddy Swims to perform a special rendition of “Tennessee Whiskey.” Shortly after, Turnpike Troubadours’ driving country-rock welcomed in the first scenic sunset of the festival. A crowd favorite, Lainey Wilson closed opening night with her signature “Bell Bottom Country” sound, belting her GRAMMY-winning hits as fans danced along under the warm night sky.

The uplifting energy continued on Saturday with nearly 20 performances set against a sunny backdrop and a sea of fans. Appropriately, Michael Franti & Spearhead filled the main stage with their vibrant ‘sounds of sunshine,’ setting the tone for Old Dominion, whose performance elicited enthusiastic sing-alongs from the crowd. Meanwhile, multi-platinum entertainer Russell Dickerson brought his “unstoppable energy” (E! News) to the Sunset Stage and was followed by rock icon Bret Michaels. Singing Poison classics like “Your Mama Don’t Dance” and “Nothing But a Good Time,” Michaels surprised fans by inviting Cooper Alan up for a “Sweet Home Alabama” duet. HARDY closed the night and pushed genre boundaries with his one-of-a-kind blend of nu-metal and country on the Main Stage.

Rounding out the sunny, star-studded weekend, fans at the Sunset Stage were able to experience the carefree songs of the Wheeland Brothers, much-anticipated 90s legends TLC and country-folk singer Charles Wesley Godwin. The Main Stage opened with DIAMOND-selling superstar Brian Kelley, followed by Bailey Zimmerman delivering an energetic set proving why he’s “Country’s Biggest New Star” (Grammy.com). ACM Artist of the Decade Jason Aldean followed, closing out the 2024 festival with hits like “My Kinda Party” and “Lights Come On” featuring Bailey Zimmerman.

The weekend also showcased the next generation of country music featured on the festival’s first year of the Next From Nashville stage, giving attendees a chance to discover the genre’s hottest acts including Sadie Bass, Annie Bosko, The Castellows, Kolby Cooper, Logan Crosby, Hannah Ellis, Dylan Gossett, HunterGirl, Greylan James, Meg McRee, Peytan Porter, Josh Ross, Austin Snell, Anne Wilson and Stephen Wilson Jr.

Since its inception in 2013, Tortuga has raised nearly $5 million supporting 100+ nonprofits dedicated to saving our oceans and marine life as well as groundbreaking research in the United States, Bahamas, South Africa and Asia. Last year, the festival received the prestigious 2023 Bronze Stevie Award for Sustainability Leadership in the US and Canada at the 20th Annual International Business Awards. Sustainability at the 2024 Tortuga Music Festival focused on three major goals involving all departments – “Reduce, Rethink and Restore” – to reduce CO2 emissions and waste going to landfills, to explore green products and technologies, and to implement policies to protect Marine ecosystems and support ocean conservation efforts. Rock The Ocean’s on-site Conservation Village gives festival guests the opportunity to learn more about where a portion of the proceeds from their passes go and how they can help make a difference. For more information, visit TortugaMusicFestival.com/conservation/.

About Rock the Ocean: 
The Rock The Ocean Foundation is dedicated to supporting scientific research, education and increasing public awareness about the issues impacting the world’s oceans. Rock The Ocean teams up with high profile musical artists and entertainers, who will perform and participate in events that educate the public on marine conservation. Rock The Ocean founder Chris Stacey is an avid ocean lover, diver and 20-year music industry veteran. Tortuga Music Festival will bring to life his vision, uniting the best and brightest in music, working to raise awareness about the issues currently impacting our oceans and their delicate ecosystems. For more information visit www.rocktheocean.com, Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RockTheOcean, Tweet @RockTheOcean or Instagram @rocktheocean.

About Tortuga Music Festival:
Tortuga Music Festival is part of Live Nation’s premiere family of country music festivals spread across the country, including Watershed in George, WA and Faster Horses in Brooklyn, MI. For more information, visit www.tortugamusicfestival.com, Tweet: @FestivalTortuga #TortugaFest, Instagram: @TortugaMusicFestival #TortugaFest, Snapchat: @TortugaFest, Facebook: Facebook.com/TortugaMusicFestival.

About Live Nation Entertainment:
Live Nation Entertainment (NYSE: LYV) is the world’s leading live entertainment company comprised of global market leaders: Ticketmaster, Live Nation Concerts, and Live Nation Media & Sponsorship. For additional information, visit livenationentertainment.com.

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For coverage of the Rock The Ocean’s Tortuga Music Festival 2023, see:

https://gameon.media/2023/04/19/rock-the-oceans-tortuga-music-festival-2023-day-1-review/

https://gameon.media/2023/04/20/shania-and-carly-lead-day-2-of-rock-the-oceans-tortuga-music-festival-2023/

https://gameon.media/2023/04/22/kenny-chesney-caps-off-day-3-of-tortuga-music-festival-2023/

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Country Thunder Florida 2023 kicked off at Osceola Heritage Park in the Orlando suburb of Kissimmee, Florida on October 20, 2023. Day 1 of this outstanding festival showcased Cody Johnson, Parker McCollum, Jo Dee Messina, Shane Profitt, Josh Ross and Charly Reynolds.

Cody Johnson was spectacular, delivering great songs and messages of resilience and hope. Johnson is a true headliner who entertained throughout the night, culminating in a stirring rendition of consensus song of the year, “‘Til You Can’t”. Rising star Parker McCollum was an electric support act, cranking out several hits, including the clever “Handle On You”.

Jo Dee Messina continued her resurgence, helped along by the massive success of Cole Swindell’s “She Had Me At Heads Carolina”. Fans were treated to 2 versions of the original classic “Heads Carolina, Tails California”. After getting through most of her set, Messina suddenly lost her singing voice. She apologized to the crowd, and had her band play the song again, with her backup singer taking lead, as she signed every hat, boot and sign that she could. It was a pro move by a class act, which was well received.

Shane Profitt and his band put on a great show, featuring catchy tunes like “How It Oughta Be” and “Better Off Fishin'”. Josh Ross had plenty of hits of his own, including “Ain’t The One”, “Trouble” and “Red Flags”. Orlando’s own Charly Reynolds got things going with a non-stop set of songs you oughta know, highlighted by “Rodeo”, “Flowers”, “Sand Bar” and her cover of “Neon Moon”.

Check out https://www.countrythunder.com/florida for all lineup and ticket information on Country Thunder Florida, October 18 – 20, 2024.

Check out https://www.countrythunder.com/ for all lineup and ticket information on all 6 Country Thunder Festivals coming in 2024.

Country Thunder Florida 23 Day 1

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Country Thunder Florida 2023 has announced the daily lineup schedules for the 3 day festival, happening on October 20 – 22, 2023 in the Orlando suburb of Kissimmee, Florida. Don’t miss the chance to witness major festival talent in a right-sized festival.

The Country Thunder Florida 2023 Friday Schedule is:

• 3:30 PM  Josh Ross
• 5:00 PM  Shane Profitt
• 6:30 PM  Jo Dee Messina
• 8:00 PM  Parker McCollum
• 10:00 PM  Cody Johnson

The Country Thunder Florida 2023 Saturday Schedule is:

• 1:00 PM  The Washboard Union
• 2:00 PM  The Reklaws
• 3:30 PM  Hailey Whitters
• 5:00 PM  Alan Cooper
• 6:30 PM  Lonestar
• 8:00 PM  Kip Moore
• 10:00 PM  HARDY

The Country Thunder Florida 2023 Sunday Schedule is:

• 1:00 PM  Chase Matthew
• 2:30 PM  Tracy Byrd
• 4:00 PM  Parmalee
• 5:30 PM  Bailey Zimmerman
• 7:00 PM  Carly Pearce
• 9:00 PM  Keith Urban

Get all the information you need about tickets, hotels, camping, lineup, venue, and the info you need to know at https://www.countrythunder.com/florida

Check out our coverage of the Tortuga Music Festival from earlier this year in Fort Lauderdale.

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Country Thunder Florida 2023 returns to Orlando on October 20 – 22 at Osceola Heritage Park in Kissimmee, Florida.

Don’t miss the chance to witness major festival talent in a right-sized festival. With only 6 acts per day, the talent level is high, and the schedule gives you a chance to relax and enjoy the festival experience.

The headliners this time around are Cody Johnson, Hardy, and Keith Urban – each with their own style and a reputation for making hits and delivering the goods live. Supporting acts include Carly Pearce, Jo Dee Messina, Lonestar, Parmalee, Parker McCollum, Kip Moore and Bailey Zimmerman.

Get all the information you need about tickets, camping, lineup, venue, and the info you need to know at https://www.countrythunder.com/florida

Check out our coverage of the Tortuga Music Festival from earlier this year in Fort Lauderdale.

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