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It is true what they say, you really never know who is going to pop up in Nashville. On this particular Wednesday night, it wasn’t just one major surprise appearance in town, it was four: Kacey Musgraves, Keith Urban, Blake Shelton and Thomas Rhett. Luckily, there were plenty of fans to go around.
Each artist had something to celebrate. Shelton was fresh off announcing a new Indianapolis location of his Ole Red bar, while the others are gearing up for new music and a busy year of touring ahead.
Lucky fans who caught wind of these intimate shows got to see the major artists step into rare small-room settings to deliver stripped-back performances, some of which included previews of unreleased music.
For those who either missed the memo or weren’t close enough to Music City to join in on the fun, we’ve put together a look at what went down at each event.
Kacey Musgraves
Kacey Musgraves took things to another level with Spotify, transforming the iconic Nashville Palace into an exclusive celebration for her new album Middle of Nowhere, which drops tonight at midnight.
Guests, which included the GRAMMY winner’s top Spotify listeners, got to play pool, try out mechanical bull riding, receive special merch and line dance the night away. Musgraves even made a surprise appearance to showcase a few songs off the record, including her first-ever performance of “Hell On Me” and “Rhinestoned.”
Keith Urban
Keith Urban had been teasing that a big announcement was on the way earlier this week and even put out a “save the date” for Nashville-based fans. That announcement arrived on the morning of April 29, revealing his his 13th-studio album, Flow State, a project filled with Yacht Rock covers would be arriving June 12. In celebration of the news, he hosted a sold-out pop-up show at The Mil at Cannery Hall later that night.
Throughout the night, the GRAMMY-winner and his band performed several of the covers set to appear on Flow State such as “Magnet and Steel,” “Just the Two of Us,” “Baby Come Back,” as well as just released tracks, “Summer Breeze,” and “We Go Back” (ft. Michael McDonald).
Blake Shelton
Blake Shelton brought arena-level energy to a rare intimate setting at Ole Red Nashville on Wednesday, delivering an hour-and-20-minute set for lucky fans who won access through Ole Red’s “Spring Blake” giveaway.
The special night gave fans a rare chance to see Shelton up close, as he ran through some of his biggest hits, including “God’s Country,” “Texas,” and “Austin,” along with his latest single, “Let Him In Anyway.”
Throughout the show, Shelton kept the crowd laughing with jokes and casual banter, engaging directly with audience members and leaning into the laid-back atmosphere. The performance was a reminder that while he’s a superstar, he still brings the same down-to-earth energy he had early in his career.
Thomas Rhett
Thomas Rhett had also been teasing a spontaneous Nashville show for a few days this week. He specifically made a video asking fans to point him toward a “hot spot in Midtown” where he should show up. Jordan Davis jumped in the comments writing, “I know a spot…” which turned out to be a bit of foreshadowing for the night ahead.
The country act ended up at Old Dominion’s bar, Odie’s, for a one-night-only live experience to kick off Live Nation’s “Summer of Live” celebration featuring a week of $30 tickets to shows across the U.S. and Canada. Once word got out, fans lined up around the block and packed the venue to standing room only. Rhett ran through stripped-down versions of hits like “Die A Happy Man,” “T-Shirt,” and “Look What God Gave Her,” and even debuted a brand-new unreleased song. Jordan Davis also made a surprise appearance, joining him for the first-ever live performance of “Ain’t A Bad Life,” Rhett’s 25th No. 1.
And just like that, Nashville proved once again that the best nights are usually the unplanned ones and that anything can happen in Music City, even on a week night.
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Country Splash, the first-ever multi-day country music festival held directly on the beach in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, has unveiled its daily lineup for the highly anticipated event taking place over Labor Day weekend.
Country Splash Daily Lineup Revealed
The weekend will kick off on Friday, Sept. 4 with a headlining performance from Tucker Wetmore, joined by Dasha, Blake Whiten, and Jacob Hackworth.
On Saturday, Sept. 5, Jon Pardi and Diplo will keep the party going, with additional performances from LOCASH, Zach John King, and ADHD.
The beachside weekend will wrap on Sunday, Sept. 6 with a headlining set from Riley Green, alongside performances by Cameron Whitcomb, Lauren Watkins, and Vavo.
The lineup also includes Dee Jay Silver, who will serve as the official DJ throughout the entire weekend.
Festival Pass Options
Guests can choose from three different access tiers, GA, VIP Splash, and Members Private Club, along with the option of purchasing 3-day or single-day passes.
General Admission (GA)
GA Passes include access to the main stage beach performances, select sunset acoustic sets, and the Food Village.
- 3-Day GA Passes start at $499
- Single-Day GA Passes start at $199
VIP Splash Pass
VIP Splash Passes include all GA benefits, plus premium perks throughout the weekend. Guests will enjoy access to an open bar, poolside sets on Saturday and Sunday, premium restrooms, and enhanced access across the festival grounds.
- 3-Day VIP Splash Passes start at $899
- Single-Day VIP Splash Passes start at $349
Members Private Club
The Members Private Club offers the most elevated experience, including all VIP Splash benefits along with exclusive access to a private skydeck and lounge with a poolside setting. Additional perks include curated food offerings throughout the day and night, lounge seating, elevated viewing areas for headline performances, an ultra-premium open bar, dedicated restrooms, cocktail service, and expedited entry.
- 3-Day Members Private Club Passes start at $2,799
Hotel Packages
Hotel packages include two (2) 3-day VIP Splash Passes along with a four-day, three-night stay, roundtrip airport transportation, and shuttle service to and from the festival grounds.
Paradisus Los Cabos will serve as the host resort and festival site, with additional accommodations available at Las Ventanas al Paraíso (A Rosewood Resort), Montage Los Cabos, Dreams Los Cabos, Marquis Los Cabos, and Hilton Los Cabos.
Villa Packages
Villa packages offer all the benefits of hotel packages, along with VIP Splash Passes for up to the villa’s maximum occupancy. Guests will also enjoy private chauffeured transportation, a dedicated villa concierge, and luxury amenities tailored to each property, such as chef and butler service, plus a limited-edition premium arrival gift box.
For more information on hotel and villa packages, visit CountrySplash.com.
Add-Ons & Experiences
Guests can further customize their experience with add-ons available for purchase alongside festival passes or packages. Options include VIP tables and cabanas, Saturday and Sunday morning wellness activities, exclusive Country Splash flight options, and festival after-parties.
Concierge Services
All guests will have access to festival concierge services, offering assistance with booking off-site experiences such as restaurant reservations, golf outings, private yacht charters, fishing excursions, and more, ensuring a seamless and elevated festival experience.
Where Country Music Meets Luxury Beachfront Escape
During a recent conversation with Country Splash co-founder Robert Fried, he explained that the festival’s main goal is to make every guest feel like a VIP while striking the perfect balance between live music and a luxury travel experience.
“It’s a beachfront destination. Going down to the beach and relaxing on the sand is something that I think is undervalued in just having a destination that you can enjoy yourself at, relax, and also have a fun party experience,” he shared, adding, “I think all of it is equal parts, country music, destination, and the guest experience.”
Fried also noted that the setting allows fans to experience their favorite artists in a much more intimate way.
“One of our slogans is no fields, no fences, no distance stages. And we really want to make sure that everyone who comes feels like they’re up close and personal in an intimate environment where they’re not watching their favorite performer from a screen half a mile away. They’re watching it up close and personal and they’re really getting the full experience of their favorite country artists.”
For more information, visit the official Country Splash website.
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