Chicago’s
Country LakeShake revealed this year’s lineup for the launchpad “Next
from Nashville” stage today. The stage built for propelling the hottest
up-and-coming Nashville acts and “shining the spotlight on new talent” (Rolling Stone) is
set to host buzzed-about newcomers Kassi Ashton, Austin Burke, Travis
Denning, Clare Dunn, Ross Ellis, Caylee Hammack, Hardy, Levi
Hummon, Elizabeth Lyons, Jobi Riccio, Seaforth, Matt Stell, Rachel
Wammack, Waterloo Revival and Rita Wilson. Previously announced
superstar headliners including Luke Bryan, Miranda Lambert also
featuring Pistol Annies and Keith Urban are also heading North on June
21, 22, 23 to Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island. Joining the
headliners on the main stage are Lauren Alaina, Clint Black, Danielle
Bradbery, Lindsay Ell, Jon Langston, Midland, Maren Morris, Cassadee
Pope, Granger Smith feat. Earl Dibbles Jr, Mitchell Tenpenny and Brett
Young.
With a reputation for “offering festival-goers something unique and different,” (Radio.com), the festival will be “highlighting the ladies” (Taste of Country) kicking
off on Friday with an all-female lineup on both stages. This marks
the first-ever major country festival with a full day of programming
featuring all female artists. With Chicago Tribune proclaiming that
“for country music enthusiasts, the event offers fun in the sun with a
strong lineup on both the main stage and the Next from Nashville second
stage,” Country LakeShake offers a weekend getaway vibe with a slew of
food trucks, wine lounges, interactive activities, dancing set against
the stunning Chicago skyline. Three-day and single-day passes for the
festival are available now at lakeshakefestival.com.
Country LakeShake is part of Live Nation’s
premiere family of country music festivals spread across the country,
including Watershed in George, WA; Faster Horses in Brooklyn, MI;
Tortuga Music Festival in Ft. Lauderdale. FL and Seven Peaks Music
Festival in Denver, CO. Live Nation Entertainment (NYSE: LYV) is the
world’s leading live entertainment company comprised of global market
leaders: Live Nation Concerts, Ticketmaster and Live Nation Media
& Sponsorship. For additional information, visit www.livenationentertainment.com.