Country Thunder — the largest Country music festival brand in North America — is gearing up for another action-packed weekend with the announcement of its lineup for Country Thunder Wisconsin 2027. Taking over Shadow Hill Ranch in Twin Lakes, WI, from July 15-18, the Midwest’s leading Country music experience will welcome heavy-hitting headliners: MULTI-PLATINUM powerhouse Jon Pardi, GRAMMY-winning sensation Zach Top, and DIAMOND-certified superstar Thomas Rhett. Before the three-night extravaganza begins, red-hot Texas newcomer Hudson Westbrook will kick the weekend off Thursday night with his Country Thunder headlining debut. Weekend passes, single day tickets, and camping are available now with flexible payment options making it easier than ever to secure your experience. Go here to purchase tickets for Country Thunder Wisconsin 2027 now.

Fresh off its 30th anniversary, Country Thunder Wisconsin returns with an all-star roster ranging from classic Country torchbearers to boundary-pushing breakout talent. Joining headliners Hudson Westbrook, Jon Pardi, Zach Top, and Thomas Rhett are hitmakers Carly Pearce, ERNEST, and Cameron Whitcomb. Breakout songsmiths Blake Whiten and John Morgan join celebrated Country mainstays Tracy Lawrence, The Band Perry, and Phil Vassar. The four-day festival will also feature a dynamic lineup of emerging artists including sets from Carter Faith, Jacob Hackworth, Colton Dawson, Anna Graves, Belle Frantz, Hunt Pipkin, Presley Barker, and SJ McDonald.

“Coming off an incredible 30th anniversary, we’re excited to keep that momentum going with another unforgettable year at Country Thunder Wisconsin,” said Troy Vollhoffer, CEO of Country Thunder. “From Jon Pardi and Zach Top to Thomas Rhett, we’ve brought together powerhouse headliners, along with an incredible mix of Country legends, fan favorites, and rising stars like Hudson Westbrook. We can’t wait to welcome everyone back to Twin Lakes next summer!”

Leading the bill for Friday night, Jon Pardi will bring his hard-charging brand of honky-tonk to Shadow Hill Ranch, turning up the heat with his good-time swagger and rough-and-tumble sound. Since scoring his first Country radio No. 1 with the 7X PLATINUM “Head Over Boots,” the California-bred artist has amassed a celebrated body of work (including four Top 5 albums) while establishing himself an in-demand international headliner. With his latest album Honkytonk Hollywood pushing his sound into thrilling new territory, Pardi is primed to unleash a barn-burning set with unbridled rock & roll energy.

On Saturday, Zach Top will seize the spotlight with his irresistible take on old-school Country, serving up a set loaded with showstopping favorites like his 4X PLATINUM Billboard Hot 100 hit “I Never Lie.” Widely praised for reviving the spirit of Country traditionalists like George Strait and Keith Whitley, the Washington native has made a remarkable impact in the genre in just a few years’ time, with his 2025 sophomore LP Ain’t in It for My Health winning the inaugural GRAMMY Award for Best Traditional Country Album at this year’s ceremony.

Bringing the weekend to a triumphant close, Thomas Rhett will deliver an electrifying finale drawing from one of modern Country’s most successful catalogs. Across seven studio albums, he’s sent 25 songs to No. 1 on Country radio, including the DIAMOND-certified “Die a Happy Man” (a generation-defining love song that landed on Billboard’s Greatest of All Time Hot Country Songs chart). With two CMA Awards, five GRAMMY® nominations and eight ACM Awards including Entertainer of the Year, Thomas Rhett is sure to transform Country Thunder Wisconsin into a massive singalong with fans on their feet from start to finish.

Set against the breathtaking backdrop of Shadow Hill Ranch, Country Thunder Wisconsin has long been the go-to destination for fans looking to turn their love of Country music into a full-fledged summer getaway. Beyond the Main Stage, the festival offers an immersive experience that combines world-class live music with camping, one-of-a-kind community, and new attractions like the Buckin’ Thunder Pro Bull Riding Event (a sanctioned bull riding event in which professional cowboys compete for prize money, first introduced at last year’s fest). Now entering its fourth decade, Country Thunder Wisconsin continues to unite the biggest names in Country music and the next generation of stars for a weekend truly unlike any other.

ABOUT COUNTRY THUNDER MUSIC FESTIVALS:
Country Thunder Music Festivals thrives as the world’s preeminent Country music festival brand. Led by President and CEO Troy Vollhoffer since 2005, it continues to set the tone for Country music and culture. This global powerhouse encompasses annual multi-day events in three major markets across two countries, earning Festival of the Year at the ACM Awards three times and entertaining millions of fans to date. Its stages have welcomed GRAMMY® Award-winning generational superstars, genre-busting trailblazers, and rising talent alike. Beyond boasting a reputation for once-in-a-lifetime collaborations, it has perennially provided a launchpad for breaking acts. Between those powerhouse performances, each location features an immersive concourse consisting of numerous cuisine and beverage options, local vendors, and various attractions. Media raves are stacking up for Country Thunder with Holler calling it “a pillar of country festival culture,” as American Songwriter hails “a country music lover’s dream,” while The Tennessean has summed it up best, “For three decades, the Country Thunder brand has succeeded in offering fans top-tier performances.” The brand’s festivals include Saskatchewan, Arizona, and Wisconsin. As always, Country Thunder Music Festivals embody the past, present, and future of Country music and so much more.

ABOUT COUNTRY THUNDER WISCONSIN:
Country Thunder Wisconsin serves as the epicenter of Country music in America’s heartland. Surrounded by the lush rolling hills of Wisconsin, the venue’s amphitheater is nestled alongside Twin Lakes, offering a breathtaking backdrop for the performances on stage. Since 2009, the annual four-day summertime fest has welcomed more than one million fans and earned Festival of the Year at the ACM Awards. Complemented by the charm of Shadow Hill Ranch, its superstar alumni include Luke Combs, Morgan Wallen, Jelly Roll, Toby Keith, Blake Shelton, Dierks Bentley, Miranda Lambert, Brad Paisley, Keith Urban, Tim McGraw, Chris Stapleton, Riley Green, The Red Clay Strays, Gavin Adcock, and many more. It’s the crown jewel of Country music in the Midwest.

 

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