The Twin Lakes is in for yet another weekend filled with good ‘ole country music this July.
Lucky for Wisconsinites, Country Thunder has officially announced its full lineup for its 31st year in the Badger State, bringing fans an extensive list of some of country music’s biggest and rising stars. Appropriately coined as North America’s largest country music brand, Country Thunder is keeping its hot streak going from its recently announced Arizona festival with another stellar weekend set for July 15 through the 18, featuring well over 30 artists.
Starting off strong with Mr. Saturday Night himself, Jon Pardi will take the stage as a headliner along with everyone’s favorite cold beer enthusiast, Zach Top. Rounding out the three main nights is radio hitmaker and “Crash And Burn” singer, Thomas Rhett.
Not to mention, kicking off Thursday night’s intro party, Wisconsin will get a taste of rising Texas standout Hudson Westbrook. Throughout the weekend, fans can also expect to hear ERNEST serenade the crowd with “Flower Shops” and hits from his 2026 album Deep Blue, alongside performances from Carly Pearce, Cameron Whitcomb, Blake Whiten, John Morgan, The Band Perry, and Carter Faith.
In addition to Zach Top’s signature neo-traditional country sound, Country Thunder will transport fans back to the ’90s and early 2000s with performances from “Paint Me a Birmingham” hitmaker Tracy Lawrence and early 2000s country favorite Phil Vassar. Topping things off with a few newcomers, hitting the stage are Belle Frantz, Anna Graves, Jacob Hackworth, SJ McDonald, and many more.
On top of a jam-packed weekend of live music, festivalgoers can also catch one of Country Thunder’s fan-favorite traditions, the Buckin’ Thunder Pro Bull Riding competition. The festivities will also include a songwriter showcase and, of course, DJ Griffin Green keeping the energy high all weekend long.
As can be expected, tickets are already selling fast, with weekend packages, single-day passes, and camping experiences currently on sale via countrythinder.com/wi. Taking things to the next level, there’s also a number of exclusive add-ons to enhance your experience, including access to better viewing areas, reserved seating, a private bar, reserved parking, and luxury restrooms.
If this sounds like your kinda upgrade, to make things easier, Country Thunder has bundled up all these perks into both the Platinum Experience and Platinum Circle packages, available here.
For more information, be sure to check out their website and tune into their social media pages for updates to come. And sure enough, these next eight months will fly by, and before we know it, fans will be dusting off their cowboy boots and gearing up for four jam-packed days of country music and unforgettable festivities.