Country Thunder , Twin Lakes, WI – Country Thunder Wisconsin is back for 2025 with a lineup that’s guaranteed to bring down the house! Set to take place July 17 – 20, 2025, this year’s festival promises four days of unforgettable performances from the hottest names in country music. Headlining this year’s festival are powerhouse performers Cole Swindell, HARDY,Jelly Roll, and Dierks Bentley, who will set the stage for an electrifying weekend. Fans can also look forward to performances from Gavin Adcock, Ashley McBryde, Tyler Hubbard, Zach Top, and many more.
“We’re thrilled to bring such a dynamic lineup to Wisconsin,” said Troy Vollhoffer, CEO of Country Thunder Music Festivals. “With legends, breakout stars, and crowd favorites, 2025 is shaping up to be one of our biggest and best years yet.”
In the seven years since the release of his debut album on Warner Music Nashville, Cole Swindell has racked up an impressive ten No. 1 singles; 11 No. 1 singles as a songwriter; one 1 billion+ audience reaching single (“You Should Be Here”), eight Platinum singles; a Platinum-certified debut album (Cole Swindell); a Gold-certified sophomore album (You Should Be Here), his No. 1 hit “Break Up In The End” named the NSAI Song of the Year (2019), over 1 BILLION on demand streams as well as numerous songwriting honors and awards.
Big Loud Records/Big Loud Rock heavy hitter HARDY—crowned “Nashville’s nü-metal king” by the Los Angeles Times—continued his breathtaking ascent in 2024 with his much-lauded LP Quit!! and an eponymous, sold out North American tour. His first full-album embrace of his rock sound topped the Billboard Hard Rock Albums chart and features standouts “PSYCHO,” “SIX FEET UNDER (Caleigh’s Song)” and “ROCKSTAR,” as well as collaborations with heroes like RHCP’s Chad Smith and Limp Bizkit’s Fred Durst. Quit!! follows HARDY’s critically acclaimed sophomore album the mockingbird & THE CROW, adding to 4.6 billion career streams. The pride of Philadelphia, Mississippi has earned his reputation as “one of Nashville’s most reliable and successful” (Billboard), with 16 #1s under his belt, multiple CMA and ACM awards and one of the most-lauded live shows in the business.
Currently nominated for 3 CMA awards including Entertainer of the Year, Male, and Album of the Year (Whitsitt Chapel), award-winning, Grammy nominated Nashville native singer/songwriter Jelly Roll (Jason DeFord) is set to release his highly anticipated new album, Beautifully Broken on October 11th. Beautifully Broken is the follow up to Jelly’s CMA Album of the Year nominated album, Whitsitt Chapel, and his four consecutive #1 singles at Country radio “Halfway To Hell,” “Save Me,” “Need A Favor” and “Son of A Sinner” and numerous Rock #1s.
Dierks Bentley recently released his 10th studio album GRAVEL & GOLD, again “proving why he’s one of Country’s biggest stars” (TODAY) whose unique 21st-century career has had a rare consistency fueled by longevity. He landed his first publishing deal in 2001 and released his debut album in 2003, producing an instant number one single. In the two decades since, Bentley has achieved success with eight more albums that reached the top of the Country sales charts, resulting in 22 No. One songs, eight billion streams, three CMA Awards, 14 GRAMMY® nominations and membership into the Grand Ole Opry.
In addition to the four main headliners, the weekend’s all-star lineup also features rising superstar Gavin Adcock, powerful vocalist Ashley McBryde, chart-topper Tyler Hubbard, trailblazer Zach Top, Sara Evans, Ashley Cooke, Owen Riegling, Drew Baldridge, Shenandoah, Chayce Beckham, Nolan Sotillo, Braxton Keith, Bayker Blankenship, Abby Anderson, Angie K, and more to be announced.
Gavin Adcock is a rising country artist known for his gritty vocals and Southern charm, bringing a fresh energy to the genre. With heartfelt lyrics and a captivating stage presence, he’s quickly gaining fans and making a name for himself in the country music scene.
GRAMMY, CMA and ACM award winner Ashley McBryde cut her teeth playing country songs in biker bars – and it shows. Known for her bold songwriting and effortlessly beautiful vocals, McBryde delivers heartfelt songs that resonate deeply with audiences across the world.
With 22 No.1 singles on country radio, countless awards, and sold-out tours, Tyler Hubbard has already had a remarkable career as a songwriter and as one half of multi-platinum duo Florida Georgia Line. Hubbard’s debut solo album has amassed more than 1.5 billion streams to date.
Hailed by Rolling Stone as one of the “hottest acts right now,” Zach Top is quickly establishing himself as a preeminent artist to watch. Released to widespread acclaim, his debut album, Cold Beer & Country Music, garnered over 3.5 million streams in just its first week.
Country Thunder Wisconsin has a long tradition of delivering the ultimate festival experience, and next summer will be no different. The 2025 edition of the Midwest’s premier country music festival is set to bring an unforgettable experience to fans, with a lineup packed full of country’s biggest stars, rising talents, and throwback legends. Mark your calendars for July 17 – 20, 2025 – it’s going to be a weekend you won’t want to miss!
Four-day General Admission, Platinum Experience, Reserved Seating, and Gold Circle Standing Pit Tickets are all available now at countrythunder.com or by phone at 1-866-388-0007.
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The Country Thunder Music Festivals organization has a 21-year history which boasts five other major multi-day events in North America, including Arizona, Florida, Saskatchewan, and Alberta.