07Aug
NOAH HICKS - BARN STAGE (KICK-OFF PARTY)
7:00 - BARN STAGE
From 02:00 AM to 03:00 AM
Raised on a chicken farm in Carrollton, GA, singer/songwriter Noah Hicks brings an authenticity that’s as real as the dirt roads he grew up on. After making the move from his small hometown to Nashville, he quickly found his place among some of the city’s most respected writing circles. Since signing with RED Creative Group in 2020, he’s amassed more than 60 million streams and has collaborated with artists like Rhett Akins, Ashley Cooke, Travis Denning, and Jon Langston. Two of his standout tracks, “I Can Tell You’re Small Town” and “Dirt On It,” have proven Noah’s ability to authentically and naturally connect with fans. The former song sparked an organic TikTok trend, with over 29K videos created and counting, while the latter has been embraced by NFL and MLB stadiums, organically finding its way into the ears of sports fans. Sharing the stage with artists including HARDY, Ernest, Justin Moore, and Parker McCollum, and making appearances at festivals like CMA Fest,…
MACKENZIE CARPENTER - BARN STAGE (KICK-OFF PARTY)
8:30 - BARN STAGE
From 03:30 AM to 04:30 AM
Hailing from the small town of Hull, GA, Mackenzie Carpenter is the spunky blonde girl-next-door that fell in love with music as a kid, writing alongside her brothers and singing in church. Years later, the outspoken singer-songwriter is breaking the mold for small-town women by writing and singing her truth, armed with the knowledge that everyone has a little bit of “hot mess” in them, no matter how shiny the book cover may seem. With an upbringing consisting of a rowdy support system, back porch hootenannies and juicy drama, the affable and kind Carpenter also embraces the crazy and “tacky” aspects that make life more interesting. She kickstarted her career as a songwriter for Lily Rose’s 2021 No. 1 hit “Villain,” and has since co-written songs including Top 15 single “I’m Not Pretty” and new fan-favorite tracks “Indifferent” and “28th of June” with breakout star Megan Moroney all while starting her own career as an artist. Fans are loving SiriusXM Highway…
PECOS & THE ROOFTOPS - BARN STAGE (KICK-OFF PARTY)
10:15 - BARN STAGE
From 05:15 AM to 06:15 AM
Pecos & The Rooftops have been perfecting a signature heavy blend of lowdown country and classic rock since their inception in a big five-bedroom house in Lubbock, Texas. Formed in 2019 by a tight-knit squad of college friends, the band outfits their soulful Americana with muscular guitar grit, yet remains tuneful and melodic. They’ve carved out a singular niche for themselves in the rich songwriting tradition of their home state, as evidenced by their debut Warner Records single “5AM.” Anchored by the heart-baring songwriting and booming voice of former Marine Pecos Hurley, the band is rounded out by top-tier players and songwriters Brandon Jones (rhythm guitar), Zack Foster (lead guitar), Kalen Davis (bass), Garrett Peltier (drums) and Hunter Cassell (guitars & keys).