TORTUGA MUSIC FESTIVAL BRINGS COUNTRY MUSIC AND MORE 

TO SUNNY FORT LAUDERDALE

12TH ANNUAL FESTIVAL HOSTS PERFORMANCES FROM LUKE COMBS, JELLY ROLL, KEITH URBAN, PARKER MCCOLLUM, JORDAN DAVIS, MEGAN MORONEY, LUDACRIS AND SHABOOZEY

Rock The Ocean’s Tortuga Music Festival Continues To Amplify 

Sustainability Efforts and Ocean Conservation 

Rock The Ocean’s Tortuga Music Festival, in partnership with Live Nation, hosted fans for a weekend of unmatched entertainment featuring headliners Luke Combs, Jelly Roll, and Keith Urban. Dubbed a “a sun-drenched, beachside country festival that doubles-up as a key fundraising event for ocean conservation” with an “impressive roster of performers” (Holler.) the 12th annual festival brought over 40 artists ranging from country’s hottest new stars like Parker McCollum, Jordan Davis, Megan Moroney, Shaboozey, rap legend Ludacris, and more.

On Friday, the Sunset Stage kicked off Tortuga with performances from John Morgan and Marcus King. Marcus King treated the crowd to a cover of Tyler Childers’ “Shake The Frost,” and was later joined by his wife, Briley, for a few songs. The crowd went wild as Ludacris took the stage to celebrate 25 years of hits with bangers like “Money Maker” and “What’s Your Fantasy.” Over on the Main Stage, the festival opened with Angie K, Gavin DeGraw, Gary Allan, and Parker McCollum, who welcomed in the first sunset of the festival with his hits “Pretty Heart” and his new single, “What Kinda Man.” To close out opening night, fan favorite Jelly Roll delivered an explosive set, lighting up the sky with pyrotechnics during songs like “Liar,” “Hard Fought Hallelujah,” and “Save Me.” 

The high energy carried into Saturday, with nearly 20 performances set against a sunny backdrop and a sea of eager fans. The Main Stage came alive as the Wheeland Brothers created the atmosphere with their signature blend of surf rock and reggae, performing their hit “Rock Me Like The Ocean.” The stage continued to shine with performances from rising stars Wyatt Flores, Meghan Patrick and Jordan Davis, each bringing their own unique flair to the festivities. Meanwhile on the Sunset Stage, country’s hottest new star, Shaboozey, took the Sunset Stage and had the crowd singing along to his hits, creating an unforgettable moment under the Florida sun. The Sunset Stage also hosted The Original Wailers, who brought reggae vibes to the crowd, while supergroup Ezra Ray Hart energized the audience with a medley of Sugar Ray’s “When It’s Over” and Violent Femmes’ “Blister in the Sun.” Closing out the Main Stage, Keith Urban ignited the crowd with an unforgettable set that had fans enthusiastically singing along to classics like “Somebody Like You” and “Blue Ain’t Your Color.” He also invited up-and-coming artist Karley Scott Collins for a duet on “GO HOME W U.”

Wrapping up the sunny, star-studded weekend, fans at the Sunset Stage were treated to unforgettable performances from artists like Restless Road, Bumpin Uglies, Yelawolf, and a crowd filled with singalongs to Megan Moroney’s hits “Am I Okay” and “No Caller ID.” Over on the Main Stage, the festivities kicked off with Caylee Hammack, who sang a unique country-laden version of Chappell Roan’s “Good Luck, Babe!” She was followed by country-rock anthems from Corey Kent and Cody Jinks, who each brought their own distinctive energy to the weekend. The night reached its peak as Luke Combs wrapped up the 2025 festival with an energy-filled set full of hits like “Forever After All” and “When It Rains It Pours,” leaving the crowd buzzing with excitement and ending the 2025 festival on a high note.

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 Abby Anderson, Avery Anna, Bayker Blankenship, Bryce Leatherwood, Charlie Worsham, Denitia, Jade Eagleson, Jenna LaMaster, Karley Scott Collins, Kashus Culpepper, Lauren Watkins, Mae Estes, Noah Hicks and Thomas Edwards.

Since its debut in 2013, Tortuga has been making waves—raising millions and supporting over 100 nonprofits dedicated to ocean conservation and marine life protection. These efforts have spanned across the U.S., Bahamas, South Africa, and Asia, with groundbreaking research making a real impact. In 2024 alone, thanks to the incredible support from Tortuga fans, 114.7 tons of materials were diverted from landfills through the festival’s sustainability and recycling initiatives. In 2025, Tortuga’s sustainability efforts have focused on three key goals: Reduce, Rethink, and Restore. These goals aim to cut down on CO2 emissions and landfill waste, embrace eco-friendly products and cutting-edge technologies, and adopt policies that protect marine ecosystems and champion ocean conservation. One of the festival’s standout features is Rock The Ocean’s Conservation Village, where attendees can discover exactly how their ticket purchases are making a difference and learn how they can personally contribute to the cause. For more information, visit TortugaMusicFestival.com/conservation/.

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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:

Tortuga Music Festival is part of Live Nation’s premiere family of country music festivals spread across the country, including Watershed in George, WA, Faster Horses in Brooklyn, MI, and Tortuga Music Festival in Ft. Lauderdale, FL.

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Rock The Ocean’s 2005 Tortuga Music Festival hits the Fort Lauderdale Beach in Fort Lauderdale, Florida on April 4 – 6, 2025.

Don’t miss major stars like Luke Combs, Keith Urban, Jelly Roll, Megan Moroney, Ludacris, Shaboozey, Parker McCollum, Jordan Davis and Cody Jinks. Plus enjoy 3 stages of the best in country, rock and reggae. Not to mention hanging out literally on the beach, enjoying dozens of food and beverage options. All while helping to save the environment.

Daily set times have been released, as well as single day tickets. Multiple day passes and VIP options are also still available in limited quantities.

See https://tortugamusicfestival.com/passes/ for all of the information you need. Do not miss this festival.

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Rock The Ocean’s Tortuga Music Festival partied on the sands of Fort Lauderdale Beach in South Florida on April 5, 6 & 7, 2024.

Ashley McBryde put on one of the best shows of the weekend on April 5, 2024.

Check out the latest on Ashley McBryde music and tour dates at https://www.ashleymcbryde.com/?frontpage=true.

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Rock The Ocean’s Tortuga Music Festival partied on the sands of Fort Lauderdale Beach in South Florida on April 5, 6 & 7, 2024.

Dylan Gossett put on a high energy show in the Next From Nashville tent on April 7, 2024.

Check out the latest on Dylan Gossett music and tour dates at https://www.dylangossett.com/#/.

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Rock The Ocean’s Tortuga Music Festival partied on the sands of Fort Lauderdale Beach in South Florida on April 5, 6 & 7, 2024.

Cooper Alan brought a beer drinking party to the stage on April 6, 2024.

Check out the latest on Cooper Alan music and tour dates at https://www.cooperalanmusic.com/.

Find out about next year’s Rock The Ocean’s Tortuga Music Festival, as well as their sister festivals, at https://tortugamusicfestival.com/.

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Rock The Ocean’s Tortuga Music Festival partied on the sands of Fort Lauderdale Beach in South Florida on April 5, 6 & 7, 2024.

Wheeland Brothers were a breath of fresh air, pleasantly surprising everyone who showed up early on April 7, 2024.

Check out the latest on Wheeland Brothers music and tour dates at https://wheelandbrothers.com/.

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Rock The Ocean’s Tortuga Music Festival partied on the sands of Fort Lauderdale Beach in South Florida on April 5, 6 & 7, 2024.

Kassi Ashton heated things up on the main stage on April 6, 2024.

Check out the latest on Kassi Ashton music and tour dates at https://www.kassiashton.com/#/.

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Rock The Ocean’s Tortuga Music Festival partied on the sands of Fort Lauderdale Beach in South Florida on April 5, 6 & 7, 2024.

Michael Franti & Spearhead took their music straight into the crowd on the beach, and even brought some fans onstage on April 6, 2024.

Check out the latest on Michael Franti & Spearhead music and tour dates at https://michaelfranti.com/.

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Rock The Ocean’s Tortuga Music Festival partied on the sands of Fort Lauderdale Beach in South Florida on April 5, 6 & 7, 2024.

Long Beach Dub Allstars brought an easy vibe to their afternoon set on April 6, 2024.

Check out the latest on Long Beach Dub Allstars music and tour dates at https://www.lbdamusic.com/.

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Rock The Ocean’s Tortuga Music Festival partied on the sands of Fort Lauderdale Beach in South Florida on April 5, 6 & 7, 2024.

TLC made everyone feel nostalgic when they tore through their extensive catalog of smash hits on April 7, 2024.

Check out the latest on TLC music and tour dates at https://officialtlc.com/.

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Rock The Ocean’s Tortuga Music Festival partied on the sands of Fort Lauderdale Beach in South Florida on April 5, 6 & 7, 2024.

Turnpike Troubadours rocked the main stage on April 5, 2024.

Check out the latest on Turnpike Troubadours music and tour dates at https://www.turnpiketroubadours.com/.

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Rock The Ocean’s Tortuga Music Festival partied on the sands of Fort Lauderdale Beach in South Florida on April 5, 6 & 7, 2024.

Bailey Zimmerman rocked the main stage, electrifying fans on April 7, 2024.

Check out the latest on Bailey Zimmerman music and tour dates at https://www.baileyzimmermanmusic.com/.

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Rock The Ocean’s Tortuga Music Festival partied on the sands of Fort Lauderdale Beach in South Florida on April 5, 6 & 7, 2024.

Bret Michaels, lead singer of Poison, added a glam rock touch to the festival, providing nothing but a good time on April 6, 2024.

Check out the latest on Bret Michaels music and tour dates at https://www.bretmichaels.com/.

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Rock The Ocean’s Tortuga Music Festival partied on the sands of Fort Lauderdale Beach in South Florida on April 5, 6 & 7, 2024.

Lainey Wilson took the main stage by storm on April 5, 2024. She put on a dynamic performance which kept the crowd in the palm of her hand all night long.

Check out the latest on Lainey Wilson music and tour dates at https://www.laineywilson.com.

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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

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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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Rock The Ocean’s Tortuga Music Festival celebrated its 10th anniversary on the sands of Fort Lauderdale Beach in South Florida on April 14, 15 & 16, 2023.

Niko Moon lit up the Allegiant main stage on April 15, 2023 with his infectious energy and positive vibes. He will surely be back as a headliner some day soon.

Check out the latest on Niko Moon music and tour dates at https://www.nikomoon.com/.

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Rock The Ocean’s Tortuga Music Festival celebrated its 10th anniversary on the sands of Fort Lauderdale Beach in South Florida on April 14, 15 & 16, 2023.

Jakob Dylan and The Wallflowers closed the Sunset stage on April 15, 2023. They kept the show moving quickly, as even Dylan admitted to being excited to see Shania Twain headline Day 2.

Check out the latest on The Wallflowers music and tour dates at https://www.wallflowersmusic.com/.

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Rock The Ocean’s Tortuga Music Festival celebrated its 10th anniversary on the sands of Fort Lauderdale Beach in South Florida on April 14, 15 & 16, 2023.

Shania Twain headlined the Allegiant main stage on April 15, 2023. Fans were thrilled to see her perform again, whether it was her awesome new songs or her endless supply of classic hits. Every man, woman and child could be heard singing along and seen dancing to her tunes of love and joy.

Check out the latest on Shania Twain music and tour dates at https://www.shaniatwain.com/#/.

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Rock The Ocean’s Tortuga Music Festival celebrated its 10th anniversary on the sands of Fort Lauderdale Beach in South Florida on April 14, 15 & 16, 2023.

mike. played the Sunset Stage on April 15, 2023. mike.’s low-key hip-hop style features slow jams and acoustic guitars, which worked well for an afternoon at the beach.

Check out the latest on mike. music and tour dates at https://amap.to/mike/.

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Rock The Ocean’s Tortuga Music Festival celebrated its 10th anniversary on the sands of Fort Lauderdale Beach in South Florida on April 14, 15 & 16, 2023.

Mackenzie Carpenter lit up the Next From Nashville Presented by BACARDI stage on April 16, 2023. Mackenzie lit up the tent and had the crowd entranced.

Check out the latest on Mackenzie Carpenter music and tour dates at https://www.mackenziecarpentermusic.com/.

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Rock The Ocean’s Tortuga Music Festival celebrated its 10th anniversary on the sands of Fort Lauderdale Beach in South Florida on April 14, 15 & 16, 2023.

Justin Moore closed out the Sunset Stage Presented by Visible by Verizon on April 16, 2023. Justin’s smooth sound was the final warmup for the big Kenny Chesney performance to end the festival.

Check out the latest on Justin Moore music and tour dates at https://www.justinmooremusic.com/.

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Rock The Ocean’s Tortuga Music Festival celebrated its 10th anniversary on the sands of Fort Lauderdale Beach in South Florida on April 14, 15 & 16, 2023.

Alana Springsteen played the Next From Nashville stage on April 16, 2023. The tent was overflowing on all sides as fans gathered to witness an up and coming country star.

Check out the latest on Alana Springsteen music and tour dates at https://www.alanaspringsteen.com/.

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Rock The Ocean’s Tortuga Music Festival celebrated its 10th anniversary on the sands of Fort Lauderdale Beach in South Florida on April 14, 15 & 16, 2023.

Lukas Nelson + Promise Of The Real performed on the main stage on April 15, 2023. Their chill vibe was a perfect fit for a festival on the beach.

Check out the latest on Lukas Nelson music and tour dates at https://lukasnelson.com/.

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Rock The Ocean’s Tortuga Music Festival celebrated its 10th anniversary on the sands of Fort Lauderdale Beach in South Florida on April 14, 15 & 16, 2023.

Ashely Cooke played the main stage on April 16, 2023. Ashley shared how it was a full circle moment, as she had been on the beach 10 years ago at the first Tortuga Music Festival, watching Kenny Chesney perform. Later that night, she joined Kenny on stage to perform “When The Sun Goes Down”, proving that dreams can come true if you work hard at them.

Check out the latest on Ashley Cooke music and tour dates at https://www.ashleycooke.com/.

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Rock The Ocean’s Tortuga Music Festival celebrated its 10th anniversary on the sands of Fort Lauderdale Beach in South Florida on April 14, 15 & 16, 2023.

Cole Swindell dazzled on the main stage on April 14, 2023. One of country music’s hottest stars put smiles on everyone’s face with his endless supply of hits.

Check out the latest on Cole Swindell music and tour dates at https://www.coleswindell.com/.

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Rock The Ocean’s Tortuga Music Festival celebrated its 10th anniversary on the sands of Fort Lauderdale Beach in South Florida on April 14, 15 & 16, 2023.

Kylie Morgan got the day started right on April 16, 2023. Kylie legitimately sparkled and shined as she performed.

Check out the latest on Kylie Morgan music and tour dates at https://www.kyliemorgan.com/.

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Rock The Ocean’s Tortuga Music Festival celebrated its 10th anniversary on the sands of Fort Lauderdale Beach in South Florida on April 14, 15 & 16, 2023.

Jake Owen energized the Allegiant Main Stage and the entire beach on April 16, 2023, opening for Kenny Chesney. Jake has so much energy, and his songs are pure fun.

Check out the latest on Jake Owen music and tour dates at https://www.jakeowen.net/.

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Rock The Ocean’s Tortuga Music Festival celebrated its 10th anniversary on the sands of Fort Lauderdale Beach in South Florida on April 14, 15 & 16, 2023.

Day 3 was Sunday, April 16th. It was another hot one, but clouds kept creeping in as the day turned to night. Tens of thousands of country music fans showed up in force to live out the “No Shoes Nation” lifestyle romanticized about in Kenny Chesney’s songs. Despite it being the third and final day of the festival, the crowd showed up early and was full of energy, with the weekend’s strongest lineup to look forward to.

Kenny Chesney, Jake Owen, Niko Moon, Ashley Cooke, Shane Profitt and Dee Jay Silver kept the Allegiant Main Stage rocking all day long, from the paved VIP area right through to the sandy General Admission side. Jake Owen and Niko Moon are full of so much energy and joy on stage, that they could not sit still for a moment. Both will likely be headlining this festival in the near future. South Florida’s own Ashley Cooke shared a story about standing on the beach as a teenager at the very first Tortuga Music Festival, watching Kenny Chesney perform. On this day, she not only opened for Chesney on the main stage, she also performed a duet with him during his set, crushing ‘When The Sun Goes Down’. Dreams do come true when you work hard and believe in yourself.

Justin Moore, Collie Buddz, Kidd G, Nate Smith, Kylie Morgan and DJ Rock played the Sunset Stage presented by Visible by Verizon. Once again, the second main stage offered the most variety, and fans of each act had the chance to get up close to enjoy great songs from artists with their own unique style.

Megan Moroney, Alana Springsteen, Frank Ray, Mackenzie Carpenter and George Birge showed their skills on the Next From Nashville stage presented by Bacardi. This tent stage provides a chance to escape the sun and enjoy the talents of rising stars. There was a ton of talent on display this weekend, and some of these artists will be playing the main stage in the future.

The organizers of Rock The Ocean’s Tortuga Music Festival clearly know what they are doing. The original schedule allows for a buffer in case of bad weather. Kenny Chesney hit the stage earlier than planned, in hopes of finishing before the lightning storm got anywhere close. Unfortunately, about 30 minutes into his set, as he was playing ‘Everybody Wants To Go To Heaven’, we were forced to evacuate due to dangerous weather approaching. Everyone left in an orderly fashion, hoping the storm would pass quickly. When word came down at 9:30 that Chesney would resume playing at 10:00, the majority of festival goers made it back in to see another hour of hits. Kenny kept things moving, playing mostly upbeat songs to get in as many as possible before the 11:00 noise curfew. No Shoes Nation was ecstatic to be able to sing along and dance with their toes in the sand.

Put Rock The Ocean’s Tortuga Music Festival on your must-see list, and it just may become one of your annual traditions.

Tortuga Music Festival 2023 Day 3

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Rock The Ocean’s Tortuga Music Festival celebrated its 10th anniversary on the sands of Fort Lauderdale Beach in South Florida on April 14, 15 & 16, 2023.

Day 2 was Saturday, April 15th, a spectacularly hot and sunny day. Tens of thousands of country music fans showed up early to hit the sands and hear the tunes. Fans were dressed in their best beachwear, with a splash of concert gear and the occasional costume.

Shania Twain, Carly Pearce, Jameson Rodgers, Brittney Spencer, Alexandra Kay and Dee Jay Silver shone as brightly as the sun on the Allegiant Main Stage. Shania Twain played a brilliant set featuring several joyful new songs, some acoustic covers and all of the many hits fans were delighted to dance and sing along to. Her main theme for the night was joy and celebrating what makes each person happy. Judging by the roar of the crowd, her music is one of the things that makes millions happy. Carly Pearce performed earlier on the main stage, and she took the opportunity to thank Shania for inspiring her, and so many others, to write their own songs, make their own rules and manifest their own destiny.

The Wallflowers, Dylan Scott, Mike., Tropidelic, Corey Kent and DJ Rock played the Sunset Stage presented by Visible by Verizon. This second main stage also hosted the entertaining Dating Game, where Tortuga fans competed for seat upgrades and a shot at love. This was an eclectic mix of artists, with a different set of fans showing up for each set.

Erin Kinsey, Tyler Booth, Chayce Beckham, Dylan Marlowe and Chase McDaniel graced the Next From Nashville stage presented by Bacardi. This stage was placed under a tent in the middle of the grounds, providing a nice stopping point between main stages. This intimate setting provided a great opportunity to get up close and personal with some rising stars.

With the sun blazing, Saturday was a great day to explore the festival grounds. VIP ticketholders had cabanas and a pool to cool off in. General Admission fans could explore the many vendor tents and activations, each offering a mini oasis amongst the packed beachside setting. There were many unique beverage choices available to cool down and fuel up.

Put Rock The Ocean’s Tortuga Music Festival on your must-see list, and it just may become one of your annual traditions.

Tortuga Music Festival 2023 Day 2

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