Sold-Out Country Thunder Wisconsin Adds Brett Eldredge to Line-Up

Twin Lakes, WI (March 15, 2013) – Country Thunder, to be held in Twin Lakes, Wis., July 18-21, 2013, is excited to announce the addition of rising country star Brett Eldredge to the star-packed line-up. Brett will take the spot previously held by Edens Edge at 4pm on Sunday, July 21. *Edens Edge is no longer touring together. Please go to www.edensedge.com for more information. Eldredge, who is currently out on Taylor Swift’s RED tour, will join previously-announced performers Keith Urban, Brad Paisley, Dierks Bentley, Little Big Town, Jake Owen, Hunter Hayes and more on the Country Thunder stage. Listen to our partner stations 96.3 Star Country (Madison, WI), 99.9 FM Pure Country (Janesville, WI), Q98.5 (Rockford, IL) and FM106.1 (Milwaukee, WI) for chances to win tickets to the sold-out event of the summer! All up-to-date information on Country Thunder can be found at www.countrythunder.com or call the offices at (866) 802-6418.

For Country Thunder ticket holders, a premium experience is being made available. The Front Porch package, which includes (1) RSVD Parking Pass and (2) RSVD Standing Room Passes (standing room only, no chairs allowed), is being offered for $300 as an upgrade to your existing 4-day ticket.  Tickets will need to be redeemed at RSVD Gate (not main gate). The Front Porch package on the online map – Front Porch Area is to the left of Section A if facing the main stage. Front Porch passes will allow patrons to bypass the lines and have direct access to parking and the festival bowl. 

Make sure your campsite is set and purchase a Port-a-potty (POP) and Extra Vehicle Pass (EVP). POPs are available for purchase until Friday, July 12 online or over the phone. *Only the owner of the campsite can call in to purchase EVPs. Stay tuned for information on Country Thunder shuttle routes and hotel partners.

About Brett Eldredge:

Brett Eldredge has always felt the passion to perform and with his Atlantic Records’ debut album slated to be released this year, and his infectious new single “Don’t Ya” making an impact at radio now, this Illinois native is poised to breakout. Whether impressing audiences with his powerhouse vocals or displaying his unique sense of humor on Twitter, Eldredge’s contagious energy continues to inspire his rapidly-increasing fan base.

Country Thunder Wisconsin 2013 Line-Up:

Thursday:

5:30-6:30pm Chris Janson

7:00-8:30pm Justin Moore

9:00-10:30pm Dierks Bentley

Friday:

1:00-2:00pm TBA

2:30-3:30pm Morgan Frazier

4:00-5:00pm Parmalee

5:30-6:30pm Dustin Lynch

7:00-8:30pm Little Big Town

9:00-10:30pm   Keith Urban

Saturday:

1:00-2:00pm TBA

2:30-3:30pm Sweetwater Rain

4:00-5:00pm Phil Vassar

5:30-6:30pm Lee Brice

7:00-8:30pm Chris Young

9:00-10:30pm  Brad Paisley

Sunday:

1:00-2:00pm Dean Alexander

2:30-3:30pm Sarah Darling

4:00-5:00pm Brett Eldredge

5:30-6:30pm Joe Nichols

7:00-8:00pm Hunter Hayes

8:30-10:00pm  Jake Owen

GRAMMY Nominee and CMA Award Winner Hunter Hayes Added to Sold-Out Country Thunder Wisconsin Line-Up
 
Twin Lakes, WI (February 8, 2013) – Country Thunder, to be held in Twin Lakes, Wis., July 18-21, 2013, is pleased to announce the addition of GRAMMY nominee and CMA award winner Hunter Hayes to the sold-out, star-studded line-up. Hunter joins previously-announced performers Keith Urban, Brad Paisley, Dierks Bentley, Little Big Town, Jake Owen and more. Listen to our partner stations 96.3 Star Country (Madison, WI), 99.9 FM Pure Country (Janesville, WI), Q98.5 (Rockford, IL) and FM106.1 (Milwaukee, WI) for chances to win tickets to the sold-out event of the summer! All up-to-date information on Country Thunder can be found at www.countrythunder.com or call the offices at (866) 802-6418.
 
For Country Thunder ticket holders, a premium experience is being made available. The Front Porch package, which includes (1) RSVD Parking Pass and (2) RSVD Standing Room Passes (standing room only, no chairs allowed), is being offered for $300 as an upgrade to your existing 4-day ticket.  Tickets will need to be redeemed at RSVD Gate (not main gate). The Front Porch package on the online map – Front Porch Area is to the left of Section A if facing the main stage. Front Porch passes will allow patrons to bypass the lines and have direct access to parking and the festival bowl. 
 
Make sure your campsite is set and purchase a Port-a-potty (POP) and Extra Vehicle Pass (EVP). POPs are available for purchase until Friday, July 12 online or over the phone. *Only the owner of the campsite can call in to purchase EVPs. Stay tuned for information on Country Thunder shuttle routes and hotel partners.
 
About Hunter Hayes:
Hunter Hayes, three-time GRAMMY nominated artist - including nods for Best New Artist, Best Country Album and Best Country Solo Performance for “Wanted” - is a multi-talented writer, musician, producer, and performer. The celebrated artist is the only Best New Artist nominee to play every instrument, write/co-write every song and co-produce his critically acclaimed self-titled debut album along with being the youngest country male to be nominated in both of those categories. CMA’s reining New Artist of the Year and ACM New Artist of the Year nominee, Hunter has been touring and performing live for decades. He has played to sold out venues across the US and Canada on his MOST WANTED headline tour and is currently touring with Carrie Underwood on her “Blown Away Tour.” The Louisiana native has also shared the stage with Taylor Swift, Rascal Flatts, Keith Urban, Lady Antebellum, Trace Adkins, Brad Paisley, and Hank Williams, Jr. This multi-instrumentalist continues to garner praise from fans and critics alike as he made his world-premiere national television debut on CBS’ Late Show with David Letterman and also performed with The Roots on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon. Hayes has also performed on Good Morning America,The Ellen DeGeneres Show, The View and The Tonight Show with Jay Leno. Other recent accomplishments include his first single, "Storm Warning," being certified Gold, and his multi-platinum single "Wanted" now Top 20 and Top 15 on Hot AC and Top 40.  His third and current single, “Somebody’s Heartbreak,” is a Top 10 hit.
 
Country Thunder Wisconsin 2013 Line-Up:
 
Thursday:
5:30-6:30pm Chris Janson
7:00-8:30pm Justin Moore
9:00-10:30pm Dierks Bentley
 
Friday:
1:00-2:00pm TBA
2:30-3:30pm Morgan Frazier
4:00-5:00pm Parmalee
5:30-6:30pm Dustin Lynch
7:00-8:30pm Little Big Town
9:00-10:30pm   Keith Urban
 
Saturday:
1:00-2:00pm TBA
2:30-3:30pm Sweetwater Rain
4:00-5:00pm Phil Vassar
5:30-6:30pm Lee Brice
7:00-8:30pm Chris Young
9:00-10:30pm  Brad Paisley
 
Sunday:
1:00-2:00pm Dean Alexander
2:30-3:30pm Sarah Darling
4:00-5:00pm Edens Edge
5:30-6:30pm Joe Nichols
7:00-8:00pm Hunter Hayes
8:30-10:00pm  Jake Owen

Country Thunder Wisconsin is SOLD OUT!

For Country Thunder Ticket-Holders,
Limited Supply of Front Porch Upgrades Available
 
Twin Lakes, WI (January 22, 2013) – A full six months before Country Thunder rolls into Twin Lakes, Wis., festival organizers are excited to announce that the festival is officially sold out. No single-day tickets will be sold. Fans who have purchased a campsite and have not yet purchased tickets, should immediately call 866-802-6418. The premiere country music and lifestyle festival, to be held in Twin Lakes, Wis., July 18-22, 2013, will feature performances by some of today’s hottest country artists, including Keith Urban, Brad Paisley, Dierks Bentley, Little Big Town, Jake Owen, Lee Brice, Chris Young and more.
For Country Thunder ticket holders, a premium experience is being made available. The Front Porch package, which includes (1) RSVD Parking Pass and (2) RSVD Standing Room Passes (standing room only, no chairs allowed), is being offered for $300 as an upgrade to your existing 4-day ticket.  Tickets will need to be redeemed at RSVD Gate (not main gate). The Front Porch package on the online map – Front Porch Area is to the left of Section A if facing the main stage. Front Porch passes will allow patrons to bypass the lines and have direct access to parking and the festival bowl.

In addition to the top-notch music selection, Country Thunder offers a full-fan experience with activities including Electric Thunder, offering electric music and dancing nightly (a favorite of past performers like Jason Aldean and Luke Bryan), The Bluegrass Tent, The Great American Country Thunder Stage, food vendors, shopping, thrill rides and much more.

All up-to-date information on Country Thunder can be found at www.countrythunder.com or call the offices at (866) 802-6418.

Country Thunder Wisconsin 2013 Line-Up:

Thursday:
5:30-6:30pm Chris Janson
7:00-8:30pm Justin Moore
9:00-10:30pm Dierks Bentley

Friday:
1:00-2:00pm TBA
2:30-3:30pm Morgan Frazier
4:00-5:00pm Parmalee
5:30-6:30pm Dustin Lynch
7:00-8:30pm Little Big Town
9:00-10:30pm   Keith Urban

Saturday:
1:00-2:00pm TBA
2:30-3:30pm Sweetwater Rain
4:00-5:00pm Phil Vassar
5:30-6:30pm Lee Brice
7:00-8:30pm Chris Young
9:00-10:30pm  Brad Paisley

Sunday:
1:00-2:00pm Dean Alexander
2:30-3:30pm Sarah Darling
4:00-5:00pm Edens Edge
5:30-6:30pm Joe Nichols
7:00-8:00pm TBA
8:30-10:00pm  Jake Owen

No Single-Day Passes Will be Sold

Very Limited Reserved Standing and Parking Upgrades Available

Twin Lakes, WI (January 16, 2013) – Country Thunder, to be held July 18-21 in Twin Lakes, Wis., is releasing the remaining 1,000 4-day passes. These passes are available for $120 and are guaranteed to sell out quickly. There will be no single-day passes sold. Once these passes are gone, the festival will be completely sold out. And don’t forget, in order to enter the campgrounds a 4-day admission wristband is required. If you want the premium Country Thunder experience, a very limited number of Front Porch packages are being released for $300 *to be purchased along with 4-day passes not in substitution. Standing room only, no chairs allowed. Tickets will need to be redeemed at RSVD Gate (not main gate). The Front Porch package includes (1) RSVD Parking Pass and (2) RSVD Standing Room Passes. If looking on the online map – Front Porch Area is to the left of Section A if facing the main stage. With Reserved Standing and Parking, Country Thunder patrons will be able to bypass the lines and have direct access to parking and the festival bowl. 

Keith Urban, Brad Paisley, Dierks Bentley, Little Big Town, Jake Owen and more will all be hitting the Country Thunder stage. And if that’s not enough, Country Thunder offers a wide array of lifestyle activities including Electric Thunder, featuring DJs nightly, The Bluegrass Tent, The Great American Country Thunder Stage, food vendors, shopping, thrill rides and much more.

Country Thunder Releases Last of 4-Day Passes—

Country Thunder Adds New Online Merchandise Store

~Dec. 31, 2012 Is Last Day To Purchase $99 4-Day Pass~

Twin Lakes, WI (December 14, 2012) – Fresh off of scoring his third consecutive No. 1 single, Jake Owen has been added to the list of country stars set to take the Country Thunder stage in Twin Lakes, Wis., July 18-21, 2013. Additionally, Sarah Darling and Dean Alexander join the line-up, which includes previously-announced performers Keith Urban, Brad Paisley, Dierks Bentley, Little Big Town and more. Lady Antebellum’s previously-announced performance at Country Thunder on July 21st has been cancelled, as Hillary Scott is expecting her first baby and will not be able to travel and perform through the summer.

With Christmas right around the corner,Country Thunder has just added a brand new online merchandise store for everyone’s last minute gifts. Whether it is a small stocking stuffer or 4-day passes, www.countrythunder.com has the perfect item for any country music fan!

For those looking to purchase passes December 31, 2012 is the last day to take advantage of the $99 early bird rate, so don’t delay!Visit online at www.countrythunder.com or call 866.802.6418 to purchase today.

4-day passes for Country Thunder 2013 are just $99 (before taxes and fees). Limited quantities get them while they last!