Country music fans, it's time to gear up for one of the biggest events of the decade, let alone the year - the 10-year anniversary of C2C Country 2 Country. This three-day festival is a celebration of the best in country music, and this year is set to be the biggest and best yet with returning headliners Thomas Rhett, Lady A and Zac Brown Band, along with a string of other new acts that have just been announced.
Over the past decade, C2C has established itself as a must-attend event for country music fans in the UK. The festival has hosted some of the biggest names in the genre, including Brad Paisley, Miranda Lambert, Luke Bryan, and Keith Urban; and introduced us to those who became the rising stars of tomorrow – I still remember meeting Maren Morris at C2C in 2016 after her Grammy win for My Church, not knowing that she’d soon become one of my favourite artists of all time.
This year, I've got high hopes for those taking to the Main Stage – it is the 10 year anniversary after all! Thomas Rhett is sure to be a winner – having seen him perform live many times before, I’m certain his energetic live performances and catchy tunes make him the perfect headliner for this year's festival. It’ll be my first time seeing the likes of Jordan Davis, Morgan Evans and Mitchell Tenpenny, all of whom have become top listened-to artists on my Spotify. With chart-topping hits and big personalities, they’re sure to light up the Main Stage.
The headliners are just the tip of the iceberg here. I'm also looking forward to seeing some of the smaller stage artists, like Adam Doleac, Kameron Marlowe, and Jillian Jacqueline. All three are incredibly solid singer-songwriters making waves in the country music world with a mix of fun songs, emotional lyrics, and most importantly, killer voices. If you’ve not already checked them out, make sure to do so before March so you can join me in singing along!
When it comes to highlights from previous years, there are too many to count. Some of my personal favourites have included Brooke Eden's high-energy performance in 2016, Runaway June’s stunning show in 2019, and Avery Anna's emotional set in 2022. These performances are just a few examples of the incredible talent that has graced the C2C stage over the past decade, and I can’t wait to see who else we discover at C2C 2023.
Of course, it's not just about the music at C2C. The festival offers a wide range of activities and experiences for attendees, from shopping at the country music merchandise stalls to participating in line dancing classes. Having picked up some fantastic merch over the years, including guitar-string bracelets and t-shirts galore, I’m excited to see what’s on offer this year. There's also a delicious selection of food on offer, from southern-style BBQ to street food and more – let’s hope mac & cheese is on the menu this year!
With a lineup that includes some of the biggest names in country music, as well as up-and-coming artists, C2C 2023 is shaping up to be an exciting event indeed. So what are you waiting for? Get your tickets now and join me in celebrating 10 years of country music at C2C!
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