Just Announced: Luke Bryan as Headliner for Carolina Country Music Fest 2026 in Myrtle Beach

LUKE BRYAN ANNOUNCED AS HEADLINER FOR CAROLINA COUNTRY MUSIC FEST 2026
Five-Time Entertainer of the Year Joins Blake Shelton and Post Malone on the Myrtle Beach Stage – Tickets On Sale Now

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (SEPTEMBER 12, 2025) — Carolina Country Music Fest (CCMF), the East Coast’s largest outdoor country music fest, has added another superstar to its 2026 lineup, announcing that Luke Bryan will headline the fest when it returns to Myrtle Beach, S.C., on June 4–7, 2026. The five-time Entertainer of the Year joins previously announced headliners Blake Shelton and Post Malone as CCMF continues to build one of its most exciting lineups to date.

With a career spanning more than 15 years at the top of country music, Bryan has amassed 26.6 billion global streams, 11.9 million album sales, and 47.7 million track sales worldwide. He is the most digital single RIAA-certified country artist of all time with 117.5 million digital single units, including 19 million album certifications and 98 million single certifications. A prolific hitmaker, Bryan has notched 32 #1 singles, 17 of which he co-wrote, and spent 58 total weeks at #1 on the charts.

Beyond the music, Bryan has become one of the most recognizable figures in the genre, serving as host of the ACM Awards five times and the CMA Awardsfour times, in addition to his eight-year run as a judge on ABC’s American Idol. His accolades include 50+ major music awards, including five wins as Entertainer of the Year, the ACM Album of the Decade Award, and recognition from Billboard, CMT, and the Country Music Association. He has also been honored for his philanthropy, receiving the ACM Lifting Lives Awardand the Country Radio Broadcasters Artist Humanitarian Award.

“Luke Bryan is one of the biggest entertainers in country music, and having him join Blake Shelton and Post Malone makes this year’s CCMF lineup one of the most exciting we’ve ever built,” said Bob Durkin, co-founder of Southern Entertainment, producers of CCMF. “His catalog of hits, his energy on stage, and his connection with fans are unmatched — this is going to be a show to remember.”

With four consecutive sellouts and recognition from USA Today, Billboard,and Rolling Stone, Carolina Country Music Fest has spent more than a decade delivering unforgettable live music experiences on the shores of Myrtle Beach. Luke Bryan is the third of four superstar headliners to be announced, with more to follow in the weeks ahead.

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 Luke Bryan:
During his career, Luke has amassed a total of 26.6 Billion global streams, 11.9 Million global album sales and 47.7M track sales worldwide.  He is the most digital single RIAA certified country artist of all time with 117.5M digital single units including 19M album certifications and 98M single certifications. Luke was honored with the SoundExchange Hall of Fame Award in recognition of his standing as one of the most streamed artists in their 20-year history. Luke has garnered 32 #1 singles, 17 of those Luke co-wrote, and he’s accumulated 58 total weeks spent at #1 during his career. 

Luke has hosted the ACM Awards five times and the CMA Awards four times and has won 50+ major music awards including five wins as Entertainer of the Year. Additional awards include six recognitions as a CMT Artist of the Year, NSAI Artist/Songwriter of the Year, the first-ever recipient of the ACM Album of the Decade Award for Crash My Party, seven CMT Music Awards, five Billboard Music Awards, and four American Music Awards—as well as being named Billboard’s Top Country Artist of the 2010s, the Most Heard Artist of the Decade by Country Aircheck, Artist Humanitarian Recipient by the Country Radio Broadcasters and the ACM Lifting Lives Award honor because of his devotion to improving lives through the power of music. Luke was recently inducted into the Star Trail of Fame by The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo to honor his profound impact over the years. The Rodeo promotes agriculture by hosting an annual, family-friendly experience that educates and entertains the public, supports Texas youth, showcases Western heritage, and provides year-round educational support within the community. 

Luke, Carrie Underwood and Lionel Richie will return in 2026 as a celebrity judges on ABC’s “American Idol.”

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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