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Shinedown Drops Out of Kid Rock’s Controversial Rock the Country Festival
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Shinedown Drops Out of Kid Rock’s Controversial Rock the Country Festival

Shinedown became the latest act to withdraw from Kid Rock’s MAGA-adjacent Rock the Country festival, the fourth departure after Ludacris (whose inclusion was later described as a mix-up), Morgan Wade, and Carter Faith. Other big-name acts like Jason Aldean, Blake Shelton, Creed, Brooks & Dunn, Hank Williams Jr., Lynyrd Skynyrd, Riley Green, Miranda Lambert, and Jelly Roll remain attached, underscoring the festival’s divisive political context as performers distance themselves from the event.

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

Barry Kerch Slams Ludacris as Coward After Dropping From Rock The Country
entertainment13 days ago

Barry Kerch Slams Ludacris as Coward After Dropping From Rock The Country

Shinedown drummer Barry Kerch called Ludacris a coward for pulling out of Kid Rock’s Rock The Country festival, describing the move as part of a broader political backlash while noting the band remains apolitical. Ludacris was removed from the festival lineup after initially being listed, with a rep saying lines got crossed. Shinedown emphasizes a democratic band dynamic and plans to perform at the Anderson, SC stop; the festival’s lineup has drawn attention for its politically charged context involving Kid Rock and other figures.