UNFORGETTABLE SETS FROM HARDY, DIERKS BENTLEY, COLE SWINDELL, JELLY ROLLY, GAVIN ADCOCK, ASHLEY MCBRYDE, ZACH TOP & MORE 
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CELEBRATES ARRIVAL OF “ONE MILLIONTH FAN”
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COUNTRY THUNDER COMMUNITY EXPERIENCES DANCING WITH THE THUNDER, SONGWRITERS SHOWCASE, AND MEMORABLE WEEKEND OF CAMPING, ART, & FRIENDS

NASHVILLE, TENN. (July 22, 2025) – Country Thunder — the largest Country music festival brand in North America — continues to shine brighter, bolder, and better with each successive event in 2025. On the heels of this year’s monumental Country Thunder Arizona and Country Thunder Florida, the Midwest rallied together from all corners of the Heartland and beyond to experience Country Thunder Wisconsin, which played out gloriously over four days from July 17 until July 20 at Shadow Hill Ranch in Twin Lakes, WI.

Approaching its third decade, Country Thunder Wisconsin has earned a reputation for its unparalleled community. As anybody who has passed through the gates will attest, this is the closest it gets to “summer camp for Country music fans.” Nearly 100,000 attendees posted up on the grounds, creating a neighborhood of camping and glamping tents.

At the same time, a powerhouse lineup kept the crowd cheering, moving, and singing along for four days. HARDY, Jelly Roll, Cole Swindell, Dierks Bentley, Gavin Adcock, Ashley McBryde, Zach Top, and more rounded out the stacked bill.

Of course, Country Thunder has a storied history of epic collaborations, which would be extended this weekend in Wisconsin. Striking an intense chord, HARDY welcomed Ashley McBryde to join him for an emotionally charged duet on “wait in the truck.” To the crowd’s surprise and delight, Jelly Roll called Ashley Cooke to the stage. They joined forces to perform a knockout cover of the Garth Brooks classic “Friends in Low Places.” Even though Angie K’s set was cut due to inclement weather, Cooke made up for it by inviting Angie to sing during her set. Finally, Dierks Bentley pulled out all of the stops for Hot Country Knights set, bringing out none other than Zach Top.

The weekend was met with instant critical acclaim. With CMT coming along for the ride, their CMT Hot 20 episode with air on August 2 and 3. In advance, Holler teased its arrival, “The Country Thunder festival series infiltrates Twin Lakes, Wisconsin once again for another long-weekend of country goodness.” Of Swindell’s set, Early Registration raved, “Cole Swindell’s kick off was the perfect way to start one of the Midwest’s biggest country weekends of the year.” Previewing the proceedings, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reminded, “Some of the biggest names in country will be taking the stage at Country Thunder Wisconsin 2025.”

Among other moments, The Lake Stage drew the spotlight to a myriad of rising artists and future headliners such as Faster Horses, Cody Parks & The Dirty South, Jacquie Roar, Roseland, SJ McDonald, Drew Cooper, J Edwards, Austin Hopkins, and more. On the same stage, the Country Thunder community once again enjoyed the Songwriters Showcase, which featured top Nashville hitmakers a la  Ryan Beaver [Warren Zeiders, Dustin Lynch], Benjy Davis [Ashley McBryde, Cody Johnson], Neil Medley [Luke Bryan, Miranda Lambert], Brinley Addington [Parmalee, Darius Rucker], Johnny Clawson [Blake Shelton, Ella Langley], and Lauren McLamb [Dierks Bentley, Josh Ross], to name a few.

The same energy surged through Electric Thunder. The fan favorite Dancing with the Thunder saw concertgoers break it down during the Line Dance Competition and Partner Dance Competition, as well.

Not to mention, Country Thunder Wisconsin welcomed its “One Millionth Fan.” Hailey Rovetuso’s became Country Thunder Wisconsin’s millionth fan, which came with quite a few perks. She took home a once-in-a-lifetime prize package valued at over $35,000, including First Row Reserved Seats and Camping FOR LIFE, unprecedented access to Festival Catering and Artist Hospitality, a “Golden Laminate,” exclusive Country Thunder Wisconsin merchandise, and a fully loaded gift bundle stacked with surprises from various sponsors, including Crown Royal, Miller/Coors, Tito’s, DIXXON Flannels, Legendary Whitetails, and Thorogood Workwear. Hailing from Chicago where she works as a teacher, this was Hailey’s ninth year in attendance alongside a core crew of friends. Watch the video here.