In addition to joining forces with Green for “Should’ve Been a Cowboy,” as a tribute to the late Toby Keith, Dillon Carmichael let the Country Thunder Florida family in on a little secret. From the stage he gave fans an exclusive peak into his next album, sharing the release date, June 13, for the first time from the Main Stage.
Amidst a setlist packed with fan favorites, Chayce Beckham debuted a new song entitled “Old Fashioned” live, eliciting widespread cheers from the crowd and cranking up anticipation for its upcoming arrival. Plus, Drew Baldridge hosted a surprise meet-n-greet, signing autographs and taking photos with fans for over an hour. Blake Shelton super-fans Madison Marilla and Tyler White (Love On The Spectrum, Season Three) were spotted meeting the Country superstar with Marilla sharing on socials that it was “a total dream come true!” Excitedly partaking in the festivities, comedian, actor, and podcaster Bert Kreischer, Tampa Bay Buccaneers players such as Graham Barton and Luke Goedeke, and more rolled through the festival grounds as well.
Among countless highlights, Blake Shelton’s Saturday night headline set brought the audience to its feet with one hit after another. Ashley McBryde shined with a powerhouse performance, while Clint Black kept the crowd clapping, singing, and stomping along.
Concluding the weekend on a high note, Jelly Roll proved nothing short of raw, righteous, and rapturous, stunning the audience with seismic renditions of “Heart of Stone,” “Need a Favor,” “Save Me,” and “I Am Not Okay.” He notably welcomed a nine-year-old girl to the stage for a heartfelt impromptu duet on “Liar.”
