For country music fans, there’s nothing like the strains of Country Thunder gracing the countryside of Twin Lakes in July.
Now the festival is in line for an American Country Music award.
The Academy of Country Music has named Country Thunder USA: East “Festival of the Year” for the 50th Academy of Country Music Awards.
The ACM Industry Awards, voted on by the Academy’s professional members, honor the behind-the-scenes industry professionals and venues who contribute so much to the artistry, success and longevity of country music. The awards ceremony will be Sept. 1, 2015, at the historic Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, Tenn.
“Everyone at Country Thunder is so thankful to the Academy of Country Music and all of the voters for this prestigious award,” said Troy Vollhoffer, executive producer of Country Thunder. “It’s an honor to be named alongside the nominees and winners, which include the best venues, promoters and clubs in the industry.”
For more than two decades, Country Thunder fans have put on their cowboy boots and two-stepped for the premier country music and lifestyles event.
In addition to award-winning music featuring the hottest acts from yesterday and today, patrons enjoy numerous food and specialty item vendors, helicopter and thrill rides, camping and much more. This year’s event is scheduled for July 23-26.
The schedule for this year’s event, confirmed acts:
- Thursday, July 23: 3:30-4:30 p.m., The Lacs; 5-6 p.m., Logan Mize; 6:30-7:30 p.m., The Railers; 8-9:30 p.m., Jon Pardi; 10-11:30 p.m. Jerrod Niemann.
- Friday, July 24: 3:30-4:30 p.m. Maddie & Tae; 5-6 p.m. Neal McCoy; 6:30-7:30 p.m., The Cadillac Three; 8-9:30 p.m. Clay Walker; 10-11:30 p.m., Dierks Bentley.
- Saturday, July 25: 3:30-4:30 p.m., Jamie Lynn Spears; 5-6 p.m., The Swon Brothers; 6:30-7:30 p.m., Phil Vassar; 8-9:30 p.m., Tyler Farr; 10-11:30 p.m., Blake Shelton.
- Sunday, July 26: 4-5 p.m. Clare Dunn; 5:30-6:30 p.m., John Michael Montgomery; 7-8:30 p.m., Dustin Lynch; 9-10:30 p.m., Luke Bryan.
The Country Thunder site is between Highway O and Highway P, near 119th St. at 2305 Lance Drive in Twin Lakes, Wis.
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