Kid Rock & Nickelback Lead “Rock The Country”

Rock The Country

The music festival “Rock The Country” features country and Southern rock singers who tour in small towns across the United States. The 2025 tour will hit 10 small towns across the country.

In the upcoming year, you can expect high-energy performances, a talented lineup of supporting acts, and nights of unforgettable music.

Event Held In 2024

This year, in 2024, the festival Rock The Country was held in several cities in the U.S. because it brought a blend of country music and Southern rock, which was loved by the fandoms.

The event was hosted by performances that included the big names and extremely talented in country music, such as Jason Aldean, Kid Rock, and Miranda Lambert, and rock acts, which were played by Lynyrd Skynyrd, Travis Tritt, and Brantley Gilbert.

Fans were amazed by the highly energetic atmosphere with the talented lineup as they performed across multiple stages.

Friday, April 4 Lineup

You should get ready because Rock The Country is returning in 2025, with the opening weekend on April 4, and the location for the event is Livingston, Louisiana, at the Livingston Fairgrounds. The Lineup for the upcoming event will feature Nickelback and Kid Rock headlining on different days.

On Friday, April 4, Nickelback, along with acts like Shenandoah, Little Texas, and Them Dirty Roses, will take the stage.

Nickelback

The Canadian rock group was created in 1995 with Chad Kroeger’s vocals, Mike Kroeger’s bass, Ryan Peake’s guitar, and Daniel Adair’s drums. Nickelback’s experienced success in the genre can be witnessed by the rock singles “Photograph” and “Rockstar,” which are covered on albums like All the Right Reasons (2005).

Nickelback is also known for its lively live performances, and in 2025, they will co-headline Rock the Country with Kid Rock, likely entertaining audiences in several places with their high-energy rock.

Gavin Adcock

In the past year, Gavin Adcock’s charm has taken over the country music industry. From Watkinsville, Georgia, comes the rising country music star Gavin Adcock. His new album, Actin’ Up, will feature a blend of heartbreak, love, and songs with a more refined, classic country feel.

His well-known songs include “Four Leaf Clover” and “A Cigarette,” which quickly gained millions of streams.

Jo Dee Messina

American country music singer Jo Dee Messina rose to fame in the 1990s and early 2000s. She will be performing with Kid Rock as the co-headline act at the event, and they anticipate entertaining fans in several places with their upbeat rock.

“Heads Carolina, Tails California” and other successes from her 1996 first album Jo Dee Messina marked her debut with her blown-up hits like “Bye Bye” and ‘Lesson in Leavin’.

Shenandoah

The legendary American country music band Shenandoah was formed in 1984 in Muscle Shoals, Alabama. They had their breakthrough with their 1987 album Shenandoah, which included hits like “Next to You, Next to Me” and “I Want to Be Loved Like That.”

As fans await their Rock the Country tour, the excellent combination of traditional country music with rich harmonies showcased the focus on meaningful words.

Them Dirty Roses

Them Dirty Roses is a Southern rock band from Birmingham, Alabama. It is known for its raw, live performances and rebellious spirit. Their hit tracks, such as “Lay You Down,” and “Birmingham Steel”, display how they balance powerful instrumentation with lyricism.

Since their formation in the early 2010s, the band has gained popularity and is now on tour, with 2025 performance dates scheduled.

Little Texas

“God Blessed Texas,” “My Love,” and “What Might Have Been” are some of Little Texas’s greatest songs; they all reached the top of the country music charts.

In 1988, this American country band was established in Houston, Texas. After releasing 20 singles, six studio albums, four compilation albums, and one live album, they will co-headline the event when they tour the following year.

Saturday, April 5 Lineup

The lineup announced that on Saturday, April 5, Kid Rock will headline the event, with support from Lynyrd Skynyrd, Mark Chesnutt, Afroman, and many more​.

They will be stopping in 10 cities along the way, Livingston will mark the first stop of the summer and 2025 is going to be a year that will go down in history.

Lynyrd Skynyrd

The legendary American Southern rock group Lynyrd Skynyrd originated in 1964 in Jacksonville, Florida, and is well-known for its soulful vocals and strong three-guitar sound.

The band, led by Ronnie Van Zant, is frequently praised for its songs expressing working-class ideals and culture. Two of the hits that blew up across the world were “Sweet Home Alabama” and “Free Bird,” which have become rock classics.

Kid Rock

Robert James Ritchie, better known by his stage name Kid Rock, is an American musician, rapper, singer, and songwriter who has had a successful career spanning several decades. He will be headlining the event along with his strong fanbase who are eager to see him perform.

He made his debut with his 1998 album “Devil Without a Cause,” which shot him to international fame. Songs like “Bawitdaba,” “Cowboy,” and “Only God Knows Why” helped him achieve multi-platinum status.

Treaty Oak Revival

The country rock group Treaty Oak Revival, which includes guitarists Lance Vanley and Jeremiah Vanley, bassist Andrew Carey, drummer Cody Holloway, guitarist Kelly McKay, and lead singer Sam Canty, was launched in 2018 in Odessa, Texas.

The debut release of their first studio album, “No Vacancy,” is in 2021. Their unique sound appeals to a wide range of listeners by merging southern rock and punk with Texas Red Dirt Country, which made their way into the industry.

As part of Koe Wetzel’s “Damn Near Normal Tour,” Treaty Oak Revival increased their fan base and reach in 2024.

Afroman

The comedic rapper is remembered for his smash single “Because I Got High” because his career took off after releasing in the late 90s, thanks to Napster and radio. The song gained international recognition, was nominated for a Grammy, and was used in popular culture icons like Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back .

Frobama (2008) and Crazy Rap (2016) are only two of his many albums. His music combines humor with themes of cannabis culture. Popular songs like “Crazy Rap” and “Palmdale” are performed live by Afroman, who also keeps up his independent music releases.

Mark Chesnutt

A well-known personality in music, is widely recognized for his classic honky-tonk approach. The fan favorites Bubba Shot the Jukebox, Brother Jukebox, and Blame It on Texas are among his career highlights, which include 14 No. 1 songs and 23 top ten singles.

Chesnutt recently made an insane comeback to the stage after overcoming his health issues, which included a fatal surgery. As he continues performing across the United States, even at prestigious locations like the Golden Nugget in Las Vegas, fans applaud his dominance.

Deana Carter

Deana’s debut album, released in 1996, became a massive hit, launching her into stardom. Currently touring the U.S., her concerts are thrilling fans nationwide.

The tour continues through 2025, and she’s set to perform at “Rock the Country” alongside Kid Rock, headlining a highly anticipated lineup of music legends.

Logan Crosby

The new rising country music prodigy Logan Crosby recently released his first album in 2019 and also on September 27, 2024, his debut album was released, and it includes songs like “You’re Still,” “Girl Next Door,” and “Polaroid Picture.”

Crosby has been doing a lot of live performances, including accompanying Megan Moroney on the LUCKY 2.0 Tour and leading his first tour, The 2019 Tour. This made the fans happy because he is also performing for Rock the Country and will tour on it as well.

Location And Stops At Small Towns 2025

Maple Lane Farms in Livingston, Louisiana, will host the 2025 Rock the Country Festival on April 4–5. The following local towns will be visited by the Rock the Country tour when it launches in April 2025:

As already mentioned, 4-5 April in Livingston, 2-3 May in Louisiana, 9-10 May in Florida, and 30-31 May in Pennsylvania.

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Tickets and Information

Several ticketing websites, including the official festival website, offer tickets for the 2025 Rock the Country festival. The festival provides a selection of ticket alternatives for a variety of tastes.

All shows are available with general admission tickets. VIP packages include exclusive viewing areas, reserved seating, and artist meet-and-greets, and camping packages allow a close-up perspective.

Tickets for a single day are available. Prices and availability can differ.

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