LUKE COMBS TO HEADLINE COUNTRY THUNDER MUSIC FESTIVAL IN KISSIMMEE, FLORIDA

Bailey Zimmerman, Jon Pardi, Russell Dickerson, Priscilla Block, ERNEST and more performing over three days

One of country music’s biggest stars, Luke Combs, will close out a weekend of top tier talent, headlining the Country Thunder Music Festival in Kissimmee, Florida on Sunday, October 20th. Combs will join Bailey Zimmerman, Jon Pardi, Mitchell Tenpenny, Russell Dickerson, Nate Smith, ERNEST, Priscilla Block and more.

Combs, a country megastar and North Carolina native, is celebrated not just in country music, but across the entire industry. As the first artist to hold the top two positions on the Country Airplay chart, Combs has had multiple smash hits, including his lauded cover of Tracy Chapman’s ‘Fast Car,’ which he performed with Chapman at the Grammy Awards earlier this year. Among countless other accolades, Combs has earned eleven CMA awards, six Billboard Music Awards, and seven Grammy nominations and leads nominees at this year’s ACM Awards with eight nominations. Combs will headline Country Thunder Florida fresh off his record-breaking “Growin’ Up and Gettin’ Old” U.S. stadium tour, which includes back-to-back nights at Los Angeles’ SoFi Stadium, East Rutherford’s MetLife Stadium, Santa Clara’s Levi’s® Stadium and Phoenix’s State Farm Stadium and broke attendance records in each of its first three weekends.

Fans at Kissimmee will have the unique opportunity to see Combs up close and personal. Country Thunder’s Platinum Experience ($625+ fees) and Gold Circle ($350+fees) options guarantee the best spot of the weekend, with exclusive viewing areas right next to the stage! Platinum Experience ticket holders will also experience full-service bars, luxury restrooms, reserved parking and sunscreen for long hot Florida days. For those not as fond of the great outdoors, Country Thunder’s luxury Glamping experience includes breakfast each morning, queen beds, a cooling unit, and a dedicated concierge. All tickets, camping and hotel options available now via countrythunder.com.

“Luke is a giant of country music,” said Troy Vollhoffer, CEO of Country Thunder Music Festivals. “We always aim to program for fans of all backgrounds. With a talent of this caliber joining us Sunday night, Country Thunder’s long-time devotees and first-time campers alike will round out their weekend on a high.”

Since the first Country Thunder in 1996, the festival has become a staple for country music fans and a pilgrimage for some of the most respected acts in the genre. Previous stars who’ve performed include Blake Shelton, Garth Brooks, Kenny Rogers, Willie Nelson, Tim McGraw, Morgan Wallen, HARDY, Chris Stapleton, Brad Paisley, Jelly Roll, George Strait, Taylor Swift, Dolly Parton, and many more.

Country Thunder’s additional US festival dates include Twin Lakes, WI July 18-21 and Bristol, TN June 28-29 with performances by Eric Church, Nickelback, Lainey Wilson, Koe Wetzel, Bailey Zimmerman, Cody Johnson, Hardy, Trace Adkins, Lonestar, Priscilla Block, and more.

Canadian fans will also have the chance to catch Combs at Country Thunder’s other dates including Craven, Saskatchewan July 11-14 and Calgary, Alberta August 16-18.

For information please visit https://www.countrythunder.com/florida
Tickets available now via https://www.axs.com/festivals/508747

About Country Thunder Music Festival:
Country Thunder is a music festival brand that hosts several concerts in North America each year. They have operated festivals in Wisconsin and Arizona since 1996, shows in Saskatchewan since 2005, Alberta since 2016 and launched Country Thunder Florida in 2019. In 2021, Country Thunder Bristol joined the family!

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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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