Peachtree Entertainment has announced the highly anticipated Rock the Country and Pepsi Rock the South festivals are back and bigger than ever for 2025. Kid Rock and Nickelback will headline both festivals, with stops through 11 small towns across America, kicking off on April 4-5, 2025 in Livingston, LA.
Uniting communities and celebrating the spirit of small-town America, Rock The Country and Pepsi Rock The South stand as a movement honoring patriotism, camaraderie, and music for hard-working Americans who embody the heart of this nation. Pepsi Rock The South, the flagship event held in Cullman, AL, returns for its 13th year as the inspiration and foundation of Rock The Country. Building on its success, Rock The Country now expands to 10 festival dates nationwide, revisiting four markets from 2024 while adding six new locations: Livingston, LA; Knoxville, TN; York, PA; Hastings, MI; Little Rock, AR; and Sioux Falls, SD.
“It’s this simple, Rock The Country isn’t just a music festival, it’s a movement,” says Kid Rock “It’s a place for hard-working, god-fearing patriots to gather as one and celebrate freedom, music and the party of the year.”
Kid Rock and Nickelback will headline both Rock The Country and Pepsi Rock The South on the 11-city festival tour that will feature varying renowned artists per stop including Hank Williams Jr., Lynyrd Skynyrd, Three Doors Down, Travis Tritt, Gavin Adcock, Tracy Lawrence, Treaty Oak Revival, Aaron Lewis and The Stateliners, Ella Langley, Upchurch, Diamond Rio, Ole 60, Little Texas, Hudson Westbrook, Logan Crosby, Them Dirty Roses, Vincent Mason, Clay Walker, Ty Myers, Bayker Blakenship and will also include a 90’s Happy Hour at Rock The Country including Shenandoah, Mark Chestnutt, Jo Dee Messina, Sammy Kershaw, Deana Carter, Afroman, Ying Yang Twins, Tone Loc and Dee Jay Silver.
Rock The Country and Pepsi Rock The South are some of the only opportunities Nickelback fans can see them perform live in 2025.
“We’re really looking forward to hitting the road and visiting some amazing towns, especially in places we’ve never played before. There’s something special about connecting with fans in these communities, and we’re ready to bring our best and truly rock the country. Can’t wait to see you all out there!” says Michael Kroeger of Nickelback.
In 2024, Rock The Country and Pepsi Rock The South events drove an average of $17.5 million in economic impact per city respectively, with an average of $4.4 million in new earnings per market.
In addition to the stellar lineups, festival promoter, Peachtree Entertainment has introduced new ticket packages to enhance the fan’s festival experience. Both events offer single-day and weekend general admission options, along with the newly added GA+ ticket, which will allow fans the closest access to the stage. Also, a reimagined VIP ticket will be offered which includes access to all GA, GA+ and VIP areas and will feature a dedicated lounge with comfortable seating and shade, dedicated entrance lanes into the festivals, air-conditioned restroom trailers, premium concessions, a commemorative laminate and more. Hotel packages, as well as camping passes, will also be available for purchase.
Presale tickets for Rock The Country and Pepsi Rock The South are underway with past purchasers and email database subscribers getting the first chance at tickets. Artist presales begin tomorrow (Wed, Nov 13th) at 10 am local time ahead of the public sale on Friday, November 15th at 10 am local time. Ticket prices start at $89.99 plus fees are available with affordable “buy now, pay later” options via Affirm.
Peachtree Entertainment has also teamed up with Folds of Honor, a leading non-profit organization that provides educational scholarships to the children and spouses of America’s fallen or disabled military service members and first responders. Rock The Country and Pepsi Rock The South are on a mission to help support our local veterans and make a difference. Join them and Folds of Honor in making your contribution when you purchase your tickets. All donations will go towards local organizations in Cullman as well as organizations such as Folds of Honor in support of our veterans.
In addition, Rock The Country has officially launched its 2025 Hometown Hero campaign where residents can nominate someone who goes above and beyond in serving their community every day. The Rock The Country 2025 Hometown Hero winner in each market will receive the ultimate VIP experience at their local show, including a backstage tour and the opportunity to lead the Pledge of Allegiance on stage.
2025 Rock the Country:
Apr 4-5 – Livingston, LA @ Livingston Fairgrounds
Apr 25-26 – Knoxville, TN @ Greenback’s Maple Lane Farms
May 2-3 – Poplar Bluff, MO @ Brick’s Off Road Park
May 9-10 – Ocala, FL @ Florida Horse Park
May 30-31 – York, PA @ York Expo Center
June 13-14 – Hastings, MI @ Barry Expo Center
June 19-21 – Cullman, AL @ York Farms
2025 Rock the South:
June 20-21 – Little Rock, AR @ Arkansas State Fairgrounds
July 11-12 – Ashland, KY @ Boyd County Fairgrounds
July 18-19 – Sioux Falls, MD @ WH Lyon Fairgrounds
July 25-26 – Anderson, SC @ Anderson Sports & Entertainment Center
