Shinedown Drops Out of Kid Rock's Rock the Country Festival, Joining Other Withdrawals

Shinedown has pulled out of Kid Rock’s Rock the Country festival, saying they aim to unite rather than divide; they join other withdrawals (Ludacris, Morgan Wade, Carter Faith) amid the festival's MAGA-linked profile. Creed's status is unclear, with the band's name appearing on some lineup pages but removed from the festival homepage. The Anderson, South Carolina date was canceled due to unforeseen circumstances, though a broader, multi-city spring/summer run remains planned.