Country Thunder Florida is thrilled to announce the lineup for its highly anticipated 2024 edition, scheduled to take place at Osceola Heritage Park in Kissimmee, October 18- 20. The festival, renowned for bringing top-tier talent to the Sunshine State, will feature electrifying performances from Bailey Zimmerman, Jon Pardi, and more.

But the excitement doesn't stop there. In addition to Zimmerman and Pardi, Country Thunder Florida has one more major headliner in store – a record-breaking, hit-making icon whose name will be revealed in the very near future. This mystery headliner is guaranteed to bring the house down with a show-stopping performance that fans won't want to miss.

"We're beyond excited to welcome Bailey Zimmerman and Jon Pardi to Country Thunder Florida 2024," says Troy Vollhoffer, CEO of Country Thunder Music Festivals. "Their talent, energy, and passion for country music perfectly embody the spirit of the festival. And with our final headliner still to be announced, we can promise that this year's lineup will be one for the books."

Bailey Zimmerman surged to the forefront of 21st century country music with the release of Religiously. The Album., which arrived as not only the biggest all-genre streaming debut since 2021, but also the biggest streaming country debut of all time. Deriving its name from his third consecutive #1 single, “Religiously,” the LP entered at No. 3 on Billboard’s Top Country Albums chart and No. 7 on their all-genre Billboard 200 chart. The “comfortably bruising and appealingly bruised” (The New York Times) album features his current radio single “Where It Ends” alongside his 2x-Platinum, No. 1 debut single, “Fall In Love,” and its follow up, the 2x-Platinum hit, “Rock And A Hard Place,” which spent a whopping six consecutive weeks at the top of Billboard’s Country Airplay Chart. A recipient of multiple award nominations in 2023, Zimmerman earned nods from the Billboard Music Awards, ACM Awards, People's Choice Country Awards and CMT Music Awards. He has ignited television audiences across the country with show-stopping performances on Good Morning America, TODAY, Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve, Jimmy Kimmel LIVE!, ESPN’s College GameDay, New Year’s Eve Live: Nashville’s Big Bash and the 58th Academy of Country Music Awards. The celebrated singer/songwriter has also incited critical applause from Forbes, Rolling Stone, Variety, Los Angeles Times, Billboard, American Songwriter and many more. Fueled by, He’s on the road now for his completely sold-out international headlining trek, Religiously. The Tour., with ticket sales fueled by fans who have streamed his music more than 3.5 billion times to date. The Illinois native will also join Morgan Wallen once more as part of his monumental One Night At A Time World Tour with dates through 2024.

CMA and ACM winning Singer/songwriter/producer Jon Pardi, has earned numerous #1 singles, including “Head Over Boots,” “Dirt On My Boots,” “Heartache on the Dancefloor,” “Heartache Medication,” and more. Having solidified his place as country music’s neotraditionalist icon with his albums California Sunrise, Heartache Medication, and Mr. Saturday Nights, Pardi has refined and defined a country sound that’s long on punch and power. His mark on the genre furthered with the addition of his name as the Opry’s new official member, having joined after a surprise invite from Icon Alan Jackson at Stagecoach. In addition to his current single at Country radio, “Cowboys and Plowboys” ft. Luke Bryan, the Bakersfield California native is currently working on new music as well as headlining his Mr. Saturday Nights Tour, and will no doubt bring the Party in 2024!

The stellar, three-day lineup also includes Nate Smith, Russell Dickerson, Mitchell Tenpenny, Priscilla Block, ERNEST, Niko Moon, Restless Road, Dallas Smith, Emily Ann Roberts, Clayton Mullen, Calder Allen, Annie Bosko, and Alana Springsteen, with the suspense of a final headliner to be announced in the coming weeks.

Fans can revel in the delight from this announcement and anticipate what’s to come as Country Thunder Florida prepares to unveil a third mega-superstar headliner, one of the biggest names in country music today. Festival enthusiasts will be buzzing with excitement, eager to discover the identity of this chart-topping icon. Prepare to be blown away as we reveal a name that has dominated the airwaves, captured hearts, and left an indelible mark on the genre.

Stay tuned for the big announcement, because when the curtain rises and the spotlight shines on this phenomenal artist, it will be an unforgettable moment for everyone. Get ready to witness greatness and experience the magic of Country Thunder Florida like never before!

Platinum Experience, Gold Circle, Reserved Seating, General Admission, and Camping are all on sale now. 

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The Country Thunder Music Festivals organization has a 20-year history which boasts five other major multi-day events in North America, including Arizona, Wisconsin, Saskatchewan, Alberta, and Bristol.

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