Luke Bryan and Blake Shelton will co-host the Academy of Country Music Awards in Dallas on April 19, but not before the two — fondly called "Bluke" — headline the 2015 Country Thunder Festival in Florence April 9-12.
Shelton, whose headlining slot was announced in early October, will perform the Saturday night slot, but the rest of the daily lineups have yet to be announced.
But artists expected to perform include Bryan as a headliner and a host of newcomers and established acts throughout the four days including Brett Eldredge, Big & Rich, Dustin Lynch, Joe Nichols, Jerrod Niemann, Diamond Rio, Phil Vassar, Dallas Smith, The Railers, Maddie & Tae, Jamie Lynn Spears, Old Dominion, John Michael Montgomery, Love and Theft, Logan Mize and Clare Dunn.
Organizers said more artist announcements — including two more headliners — will come in the next couple months.
If you haven't gotten your tickets you might not want to delay: This year's festival looks to be heading toward a sellout, which would be a first for Country Thunder. A limited number — and by limited they mean only a handful — of four-day passes are available for $130. Details: 1-866-802-6418.
