Get ready, Tampa! Country Thunder Florida is making a move to a brand-new home in2025. After years of unforgettable memories in Kissimmee, the festival is heading to the iconic RaymondJames Stadium in Tampa for an even bigger and better experience. Set for May 2nd – 4th 2025, fans can expect the same high-energy performances and world-class lineup, now onsite at one of the premier venues in the state.
Leading this year’s lineup are country music giants, RILEY GREEN, JELLY ROLL and BLAKE SHELTON, alongside an incredible mix of fan favorites and chart-topping artists, including ELLA LANGLEY, JAKE OWEN, ASHLEY MCBRYDE and more.
We are thrilled to bring Country Thunder Florida to Tampa. Raymond James Stadium provides the perfect setting for fans to experience top-tier country music in a larger, more dynamic venue. With this move, we can elevate the festival experience to new heights while maintaining the same community spirit that makes Country Thunder so special. This year’s artists bring an incredible range of talent and styles that truly showcase the heart of country music. We’re looking forward to an unforgettable weekend with our amazing fans in Tampa – Troy Vollhoffer, Country Thunder Music Festivals CEO
Multi-PLATINUM singer songwriter, RILEY GREEN has been compelling Country music fans to raise a drink, shed a tear, and, above all, celebrate where they are from, since first releasing his self-titled EP in 2018 with Big Machine Label Group. His songs have made him synonymous with what Country music does best: making listeners feel something with his no-gimmick, relatable writing, and classic feel. His third studio album, Don’t Mind If I Do was released on October 18 and features Green’s signature heart felt lyrics and humour captivating fans and newcomers alike.
Currently nominated for 3 CMA awards including Entertainer of the Year, Male, and Album of the Year (Whitsitt Chapel), award-winning, Grammy nominated Nashville native singer/songwriter JELLY ROLL (Jason DeFord) is set to release his highly anticipated new album, Beautifully Broken on October 11th.Beautifully Broken is the follow up to Jelly’s CMA Album of the Year nominated album, Whitsitt Chapel and his four consecutive #1 singles at Country radio “Halfway To Hell,” “Save Me,” “Need A Favor” and“Son of A Sinner” and numerous Rock #1s.
As the genre’s chief ambassador, BLAKE SHELTON has been delivering country music to a diverse audience for more than 20 years. With 29 #1 singles, 52 million singles and 13 million albums sold and nearly 11 Billion Global Streams, Shelton has received numerous awards, including six ACMs, threeAMAs, ten CMAs, 11 CMTs and six People’s Choice, among many others. Shelton recently topped the charts with “Pour Me A Drink,” a duet with multi-genre superstar Post Malone. Shelton just announced the release of his brand new single “Texas,” which will be available November 15.
In addition to the three phenomenal headliners, the festival with feature ELLA LANGLEY, JAKE OWEN,ASHLEY MCBRYDE, DILLON CARMICHAEL, CHAYCE BECKHAM, CLINT BLACK, OWEN RIEGLING, BAYKER BLANKENSHIP, DREW BALDRIDGE, ABBY ANDERSON, THE KENTUCKY HEADHUNTERS, DALLAS SMITH, ANGIEK, NOLAN SOTILLO and more to be announced.
ELLA LANGLEY is a fast-rising country artist known for her powerhouse vocals and edgy, Southern-inspired sound. With relatable lyrics and high-energy performances, she’s quickly gaining a loyal following and making waves on the country music scene, selling out her first headlining tour within a day.
With ten No.1 hit singles and over 3 billion U.S. on-demand streams, JAKE OWEN has ascended to stardom as a mainstay country staple. Known for his laid-back style and genre defining hits, Owen has a lengthy catalog of hits that evoke the spirit of summer and outdoor adventures – perfect for this Florida festival.
GRAMMY, CMA and ACM award winner ASHLEY MCBRYDE cut her teeth playing country songs in biker bars – and it shows. Known for her bold songwriting and effortlessly beautiful vocals, McBryde delivers heart felt songs that resonate deeply with audiences across the world.
Country music fans in Tampa are hitting the jackpot getting Country Thunder in our own backyard. We know thousands will be traveling to our city to enjoy everything that Tampa, and Florida as a whole, has to offer. Local country music fans and businesses get ready – this is putting Tampa’s country music fan base on the map, and we couldn’t be more excited to partner with Country Thunder for a first-class festival experience – Ashley Morrison, US103.5’s Program Director
With a lineup crafted for an epic weekend, Country Thunder Florida 2025 promises fans the ultimate festival experience with an unbeatable atmosphere.
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