Country Music Festivals You Can’t Miss in 2022
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Check out this list of the top country music festivals you won’t want to miss in 2022!
CMA Music Festival
The CMA Music Festival is one of the biggest country music festivals in the world. Held every June in Nashville, Tennessee, the festival attracts tens of thousands of country music fans from all over the globe. The four-day festival features more than 100 live performances on multiple stages, as well as autograph signings, fan meet-and-greets, and other activities.
Stagecoach Festival
The Stagecoach Festival is an annual three-day country music festival which is held in Indio, California. The festival is always held on the last Friday, Saturday and Sunday in April and features some of the biggest names in country music. Some of the past headliners have included Luke Bryan, Jason Aldean, Blake Shelton and Miranda Lambert.
Loretta Lynn’s Birthday Celebration
Every May, fans from all over the world come to Hurricane Mills, Tennessee, to celebrate the birthday of country music legend Loretta Lynn. The event features two days of live music on two stages, along with food vendors and camping. Musicians who have played at the festival in previous years include Willie Nelson, Kris Kristofferson, and Merle Haggard.
This year’s lineup has not yet been announced, but you can bet that it will be packed with some of the biggest names in country music. If you’re a fan of Loretta Lynn or just want to experience a truly unique country music festival, this is one event you won’t want to miss.
Windy City Smokeout
The Windy City Smokeout is a country music and barbecue festival held in Chicago, Illinois. The festival features some of the biggest names in country music, as well as some of the best barbecue vendors in the country. The Windy City Smokeout is held every year in July, and tickets always sell out fast.
MerleFest
MerleFest is an annual music festival held in Wilkesboro, North Carolina. The festival is held on the campus of Wilkes Community College and is named after the late country music singer and songwriter Merle Haggard. The festival features a wide variety of musical genres, including country, bluegrass, folk, soul, blues, and rock.
The 2021 lineup includes headliners such as Eric Church, Chris Stapleton, Willie Nelson & Family, and Bonnie Raitt. With over 80 acts playing on 14 stages over 4 days, there is sure to be something for everyone at MerleFest.
