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Carolina Country Music Fest 2017: Kenny Chesney, Jason Aldean, and Darius Rucker Headline Star-Studded Lineup in Myrtle Beach

Carolina Country Music Fest 2017: Kenny Chesney, Jason Aldean, and Darius Rucker Headline Star-Studded Lineup in Myrtle Beach

The highly anticipated Carolina Country Music Fest (CCMF) returns to the stunning shores of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, from June 8-11, 2017. This premier outdoor country music event features top headliners and nearly 30 additional acclaimed artists.

Headline performers include:

  • Kenny Chesney, the only country artist on Billboard’s Top 10 Touring Acts of the Last 25 Years, brings his No Shoes Nation energy and love for life, music, and fans.
  • Jason Aldean, RIAA’s top digital country male artist of all time, with three consecutive No. 1 album debuts on Billboard’s All-Genre Top 200 chart.
  • Darius Rucker, a South Carolina native, delivers authentic country roots with his fourth solo country album, following three chart-topping albums and six No. 1 singles.
  • Additional stars: Billy Currington, Lee Brice, Chris Young, Dee Jay Silver, and many more.

"We are thrilled to welcome CCMF and its remarkable lineup to Myrtle Beach," said Brad Dean, President and CEO of the Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce. "As summer travel begins, we offer an exhilarating, entertaining beachfront experience."

"CCMF is one of the year's top country festivals, enhanced by Myrtle Beach's accommodations, views, atmosphere, hospitality, and attractions," said Bob Durkin, President of Full House Productions.

Hosted at Burroughs and Chapin Pavilion Place, the main stage overlooks the beach and boardwalk. Enjoy zip lines, VIP areas, concessions, and merchandise. Performances run June 9-11, with the Thursday Kick-Off on June 8.

Discover more about the 2017 Carolina Country Music Fest.

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