The Myrtle Beach Country Music Festival is Back for 2016!
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The Myrtle Beach Country Music Festival is back and better than ever for 2016! Featuring your favorite country music stars, this is one event you won’t want to miss!
Introduction
The Myrtle Beach Country Music Festival is back for 2016, and it’s bigger and better than ever! This year’s lineup includes some of the biggest names in country music, and we’re proud to be a part of it. We’ll be on hand all weekend long, so come by and see us!
What to Expect
The Myrtle Beach Country Music Festival is returning for its fourth year, and it’s going to be bigger and better than ever. With over 60 acts performing on three stages, there’s something for everyone. This year’s lineup includes headliners like Luke Bryan, Jason Aldean, and Florida Georgia Line, as well as up-and-comers like Chase Rice and Maren Morris. Whether you’re a country music fan or not, this is one event you don’t want to miss.
Musical Acts
The 2016 Myrtle Beach Country Music Festival is bringing in some of the hottest musical acts around. With three days of live music, there’s sure to be something for everyone. Here’s a look at some of the artists who will be performing:
Eric Church
One of the most successful country artists of the past decade, Eric Church is a fearlessly honest singer, songwriter and performer. His latest album, Mr. Misunderstood, debuted at No. 1 on the all-genre Billboard 200 chart and was named one of Rolling Stone’s 50 Best Albums of 2016.
Luke Bryan
With four consecutive Platinum albums and over 27 million track sales, Luke Bryan is one of the hottest names in country music today. His most recent album, Kill the Lights, debuted at No. 1 on both the Billboard 200 and Top Country Albums charts and has been certified double Platinum by the RIAA.
Dierks Bentley
Dierks Bentley is a modern country superstar whose 10 albums have produced 16 No. 1 singles and earned him seven Grammy nominations. His most recent album, Riser, debuted at No. 1 on both the Billboard 200 and Top Country Albums charts and was named one of Rolling Stone’s 50 Best Albums of 2014.
The Myrtle Beach Country Music Festival is sure to be a can’t-miss event for country music fans!
Venues
This year, the festival will have four main stages and a variety of smaller stages throughout Myrtle Beach. The main stages are:
-The Performing Arts Center: This is the main stage for the festival, and it’s where you’ll see all the big-name acts. It has a capacity of 2,500 people, so it’s a good idea to get there early if you want to see your favorite performer.
-The Outdoor Stage: This stage is located in Myrtle Beach’s Market Common district, and it has a capacity of 1,000 people. It’s a great place to catch some of the up-and-coming acts at the festival.
-The Pavilion Stage: This stage is located in Myrtle Beach’s Oceanfront Park, and it has a capacity of 500 people. It’s a great place to catch some of the smaller acts at the festival.
-The Boardwalk Stage: This stage is located on Myrtle Beach’s boardwalk, and it has a capacity of 500 people. It’s a great place to catch some of the local acts at the festival.
Tickets
You can buy passes for the whole festival or just for certain days. 3-day and 4-day general admission tickets are $150 each and give you access to all of the performances. If you want to get a little closer to the action, VIP tickets are also available for purchase. These cost $250 for a 3-day pass or $325 for a 4-day pass and allow you access to special viewing areas as well as other benefits.
The History of the Myrtle Beach Country Music Festival
The Myrtle Beach Country Music Festival is back for 2016! This year’s festival will be held from September 29-October 1 at the Myrtle Beach Pavilion. The festival features three days of live music on two stages, with a lineup of country music’s hottest stars.
The Myrtle Beach Country Music Festival began in 2010 as a one-day event with a lineup of local and regional acts. In 2011, the festival expanded to two days and featured national headlining act Montgomery Gentry. The 2012 festival again featured Montgomery Gentry, along with other top country acts such as Randy Houser, Dustin Lynch, and Jake Owen.
In 2013, the Myrtle Beach Country Music Festival was renamed CMA Music Fest after being acquired by the Country Music Association. The festival featured over 60 artists on eight stages, including Luke Bryan, Blake Shelton, Miranda Lambert, Florida Georgia Line, and Keith Urban.
The CMA Music Fest returned to Myrtle Beach in 2014 with an even bigger lineup of over 80 artists. Headliners included Carrie Underwood, Jason Aldean, Brad Paisley, Tim McGraw, and Lady Antebellum.
The 2015 CMA Music Fest was another huge success, with a lineup that included Eric Church, Zac Brown Band, Dierks Bentley, Little Big Town, and Carrie Underwood. Over 100 artists performed during the four-day festival.
The Myrtle Beach Country Music Festival is one of the biggest country music events in the Southeast. If you’re a fan of country music, be sure to check it out!
How the Myrtle Beach Country Music Festival has Changed Over the Years
The Myrtle Beach Country Music Festival started in 2013 as a two-day event. In 2014, it grew to a three-day festival, and in 2015, the festival expanded to four days. This year, the festival will be held from June 9-12, 2016 at the Myrtle Beach Boardwalk.
The lineup for this year’s festival has not been announced yet, but in past years, the festival has featured country music’s biggest stars, including Luke Bryan, Blake Shelton, Jason Aldean, Florida Georgia Line, Toby Keith, and more.
If you’re planning on attending the Myrtle Beach Country Music Festival this year, be sure to buy your tickets early! Tickets start at $75 for a single-day pass and $200 for a four-day pass.
Conclusion
The Myrtle Beach Country Music Festival is back for 2016, and it’s sure to be an incredible event! This year’s lineup includes some of the biggest names in country music, so be sure to check it out. Whether you’re a country music fan or not, this is one event that you won’t want to miss.
