CCMF’s milestone year brought big acts, bigger storms, and a weekend Myrtle Beach won’t soon forget
Ten years strong, and the Carolina Country Music Fest in Myrtle Beach still knows how to throw a party—even when Mother Nature doesn’t exactly RSVP with sunshine. From June 5–8, 2025, over 30,000 fans a day packed the oceanfront Burroughs & Chapin Pavilion site, boots deep in mud but spirits high. The milestone anniversary brought four days of headliners, homegrown talent, flash floods, and a drone show that TikTok is still raving about. Here’s how it all went down.
Thursday: Kicking Off With Thunder (Literally)
Day one’s energy was palpable—even if the sky had other plans. Just as Rascal Flatts and Tyler Hubbard were warming up, lightning lit up the Grand Strand. Evacuations followed, with fans rerouted to garages and local restaurants until the all-clear was given. Still, the show must go on, and it did—with Rascal Flatts delivering a nostalgia-packed set once the rain let up.
The McDonald’s Kick-Off Night also featured Colt Ford, Warrick McZeke, and more, setting the tone for a weekend that would be as unpredictable as it was unforgettable.
Friday: Coastal Cowgirl Day + Lainey Wilson Heats Things Up
By Friday, the weather had cleared and the boots were back on the ground—mud be damned. Fans came dressed to impress for Coastal Cowgirl Day, and Lainey Wilson took the stage like she owned the sand. Chris Young and Dylan Gossett followed, while acts like Kaitlin Butts and Jackson Dean kept the afternoon humming along…