Blake Shelton Announced As First Headliner For Carolina Country Music Fest 2026

Country Superstar Will Make His CCMF Debut in Myrtle Beach – Tickets On Sale Now

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (AUGUST 22, 2025) — Carolina Country Music Fest (CCMF), the East Coast’s largest outdoor country music fest, has announced its first headliner for the 2026 event: Blake Shelton. The multi-award-winning superstar will make his CCMF debut when the fest returns to Myrtle Beach, S.C., on June 4–7, 2026.

For more than two decades, Shelton has been a defining voice in country music, earning 30 #1 singles, 52 million singles and 13 million albums sold, and nearly 11 billion global streams. A Grand Ole Opry member and one of the genre’s most recognizable ambassadors, his career accolades include six ACM Awards, three American Music Awards, ten CMA Awards, eleven CMT Awards, and six People’s Choice Awards. With a catalog of chart-topping hits and an electrifying live show, Shelton’s first appearance on the CCMF stage will be one of the festival’s most anticipated moments to date.

Currently climbing the country charts with his latest single “Texas,” Shelton’s 2025 schedule included a “Live in Las Vegas” residency at Caesars Palace and his “Friends and Heroes” Tour with Craig Morgan, Deana Carter, and Trace Adkins.  The Road, premiering October 19 on CBS, is a gritty new series co-produced by Shelton, Taylor Sheridan, David Glasser, Lee Metzger, and Keith Urban that follows aspiring artists on a grueling national tour, exposing the raw reality of chasing a dream in music.

“Blake Shelton is one of the most iconic artists in country music, and we’re proud to welcome him to the CCMF stage for the very first time,”said Bob Durkin, co-founder of Southern Entertainment, producers of CCMF. “Our fans have been asking for him for years, and his addition sets the tone for what promises to be another unforgettable year on the beach.”

With four consecutive sellouts and recognition from USA Today, Billboard, and Rolling Stone, CCMF has become one of the most in-demand country music fests in the nation, celebrating more than a decade of delivering unforgettable live music experiences on the shores of Myrtle Beach. Shelton is the first of four superstar headliners to be announced, with additional artists to be revealed in the coming weeks.

Tickets for CCMF 2026 are on sale now at CarolinaCountryMusicFest.com. Fans who purchase early will lock in the lowest price of the year, a CCMF tradition that rewards early buyers before the full lineup is unveiled. For the latest updates and exclusive #CCMFHints, fans are encouraged to follow Carolina Country Music Fest on Facebook, Instagram, X and TikTok.

About CCMF: 
Carolina Country Music Fest™, (CCMF), the East Coast’s largest outdoor country music fest, is located in Myrtle Beach, SC, at the Boardwalk within the Burroughs and Chapin Pavilion Place. CCMF is host to the industry’s biggest stars with 40+ artists at the beach, June 4th-7th, 2026. CCMF hosts a unique blend of today’s country headliners, regional stars, up-and-comers and locals favorites on multiple stages. With the combination of country music and the scenic beach backdrop, this family-friendly, four-day fest is a summer vacation destination.

About Blake Shelton:
With 30 No. 1 singles, 52 million singles and 13 million albums sold and nearly 11 billion global streams, Blake Shelton has received numerous awards, including six ACMs, three AMAs, ten CMAs, 11 CMTs and six People’s Choice, among many others. His debut BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville album, For Recreational Use Only, was recently released and the 12-track album, his first in nearly four years, features his No. 1 Wheelhouse Records single “Texas,” the poignant “Let Him In Anyway,” his current single, “Stay Country or Die Tryin’” and includes appearances by Gwen Stefani, John Anderson and Craig Morgan. 

Shelton kick-started the year with his Live In Las Vegas Residency at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace. Earlier this year, he wrapped his Friends & Heroes Tour, which featured Craig Morgan, Deana Carter, Trace Adkins, and Emily Ann Roberts, and spent the summer playing a variety of festivals. The Grand Ole Opry member also remains focused on his Ole Red partnership with Ryman Hospitality, with locations currently in Tishomingo, Nashville, Gatlinburg, Orlando, and most recently, Las Vegas, with a stand-alone venue complete with a roof-top stage and bar on the Las Vegas strip.

Look for Shelton this fall in The Road, a gritty new CBS series he co-produced alongside Taylor Sheridan, David Glasser, Lee Metzger, and headliner Keith Urban. The show follows aspiring artists on a relentless national tour, offering a raw, behind-the-scenes look at the highs, lows, and hard truths of chasing a dream from the road.

For more information, please visit www.BlakeShelton.com and follow @BlakeShelton.

About Southern Entertainment: 
Southern Entertainment is a full-service event and production company with an unwavering commitment to excellence that has produced more than 500 events across the United States. For more information, visit www.southernentertainment.com

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