Spotlight On Country Thunder USA 2015 in Florence, Arizona
Photos by Glenda S. Paradee
Tens of Thousands of Country Music-Lovin', Cowboy Boot-Wearin' Fans Descend on Florence,
AZ for Day One of Country Thunder.Day One of Country Thunder kicked
off on April 9, 2015 in Florence, Arizona, with performances by "Mean to Me,"
"Don't Ya" and "Beat of the Music" singer Brett Eldredge, Dallas
Smith, The Railers and more. When attendees weren't singing and dancing at one of the
multiple stages showcasing a variety of music, including classic and new Country and EDM,
they were riding the sling shot and the mechanical bull, going up in a hot air balloon and
more. And the fun was just getting started, with nothing but clear skies and great Country
music for the entire weekend.

Autographed guitars backstage for charity |

Old Dominion |

Country Thunder stage |

Old Dominion |

Country Music Fans |

Clare Dunn |

Clare Dunn |

Clare Dunn |
Sun Shining & Ground Shaking - Country Thunder Rumbles into Day Two
Country Thunder turned up the heat on day two, with over 24,000 fans soaking in the
beautiful AZ weather, great Country music and more onsite entertainment than ever before.
Once again, Country Thunder brought the perfect mix of traditional, legendary and
up-and-coming Country artists to the main stage, including rising duo Maddie & Tae,
Country icons Diamond Rio, "Sunny and 75" and "YEAH" singer Joe
Nichols, electrifying and multi-platinum duo Big & Rich and more. After the lights of
the main stage went dark, festival goers made their way to Electric Thunder, a vintage
circus tent whose lights could be seen miles away. Party-goers broke out their mood rings,
windbreakers and Kelly Kapowski one-piece bathing suits for Throwback Beach Bash (picture
Spring Break 1995) night.

Williams & Ree |

Maddie & Tae |

Maddie & Tae |

Maddie & Tae |

Maddie & Tae |

Country Music Fans |

Diamond Rio backstage with fans |

Diamond Rio backstage with fans |

Diamond Rio |

Diamond Rio |

Diamond Rio |

The Swon Brothers |

The Swon Brothers |

Tour Bus backstage |

Joe Nichols |

Joe Nichols |

Joe Nichols |

Joe Nichols |

Joe Nichols |

Joe Nichols |
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Joe Nichols |

Joe Nichols |
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Country Thunder Continues to Ignite on Day Three with Performances by Megastar &
Judge on NBC's The Voice Blake Shelton, Jerrod Niemann, Phil Vassar & More
Third day of Country Thunder was the biggest yet-the sun was up, a cool breeze was
blowing, and sweet-sounding Country music filled the air. Superstar and judge on NBC's The
Voice Blake Shelton hit the stage at 10pm and blazed through a hit-filled set that had
country boots stompin' and fists pumpin' in the air. The main stage also featured
performances by chart-topper Jerrod Niemann, fan favorite Phil Vassar, singer/songwriter
Chris Janson and up-and-comer Jamie Lynn Spears.
In addition to featuring the biggest names and brightest stars in Country music on the
main stage, Country Thunder partnered with legendary Jack Daniel's to showcase the hottest
newcomers on the local scene. The Jack Daniel's Courtyard kept the party going all day and
into the night.

Jamie Lynn Spears |

Jamie Lynn Spears |

Jamie Lynn Spears |

Jamie Lynn Spears |

Jamie Lynn Spears |

Jamie Lynn Spears |

Chris Janson |

Chris Janson |

Chris Janson |

Chris Janson |

Chris Janson |

Chris Janson |

Phil Vassar backstage signing
guitars for charity |

Phil Vassar backstage signing
guitars for charity |

Phil Vassar backstage signing
guitars for charity |

Phil Vassar backstage signing
guitars for charity |

Phil Vassar backstage signing
guitars for charity
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Phil Vassar |

Phil Vassar |

Phil Vassar |

Phil Vassar |

Phil Vassar |

Phil Vassar |

Tour bus backstage |

Jerrod Niemann backstage
signing guitars for charity |

Jerrod Niemann backstage
signing guitars for charity |

Jerrod Niemann |

Jerrod Niemann |

Jerrod Niemann |

Jerrod Niemann |

Jerrod Niemann |

Jerrod Niemann |

Jerrod Niemann |

Blake Shelton |

Blake Shelton |

Blake Shelton |

Blake Shelton |

Blake Shelton |

Blake Shelton |

Blake Shelton |

Blake Shelton |

Blake Shelton |

Blake Shelton |

Blake Shelton |

Blake Shelton |

Blake Shelton |

Blake Shelton |

Blake Shelton |
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Blake Shelton |

Country music fans |
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Country Thunder Sells Outs on Day 4 with the Biggest Year to Date - Record-Setting
Crowd of Over 27,500, Beautiful Weather & Luke Bryan!
Country Thunder 2016 Tickets Available Now; Festival Set for April 7-10, 2016
Stay Tuned for a HUGE Line-Up Announcement!
The Country Thunder Nation has another year under their belt. With a record sell-out of
over 27,500, who wouldn't want to renew their experience for next year? Thousands of
sun-kissed fans soaked in gorgeous weather and performances by the most talented
performers in Country music. The finale began with Cowboy Church, a service given by local
pastor, Randy Helm involving local mustangs trained by his team at BLM. The night ended
with a high-energy, booty-shakin' performance by one of Country music's biggest stars,
Luke Bryan. The reigning CMA Entertainer of the Year' and ACM co-host performed hit
after hit, including "That's My Kind of Night," "Country Girl (Shake It for
Me)," "Roller Coaster" and many more. Other performances included Dustin
Lynch, who incited massive swooning from the ladies in the audience, John Michael
Montgomery, Love and Theft and Logan Mize.

Logan Mize |

Logan Mize |

Logan Mize |

Logan Mize |

Logan Mize |

Logan Mize |

Fans with Williams & Ree |

Love and Theft |

Love and Theft |

Love and Theft |

John Michael Montgomery |

John Michael Montgomery with some
staff of Country Thunder |

John Michael Montgomery with
some Arizona Sheriff Department
members backstage |

Backstage Fender Recording Studio |

Backstage |

John Michael Montgomery |

John Michael Montgomery |

John Michael Montgomery |

John Michael Montgomery |

John Michael Montgomery |

John Michael Montgomery |

John Michael Montgomery |

John Michael Montgomery |

Country Thunder Executive Producer
Brian Andrews and Arizona Attorney
General Mark Brnovich with Fender
guitar backstage at Country Thunder |

Kirt Webster of Webster Public Relations
and Glenda S. Paradee of Thanks for
the Music backstage at Country Thunder |

Dustin Lynch |

Dustin Lynch |

Dustin Lynch |

Dustin Lynch |

Dustin Lynch |

Dustin Lynch |

Dustin Lynch |

Dustin Lynch |

Dustin Lynch |

Luke Bryan |

Luke Bryan |

Luke Bryan |

Luke Bryan |

Luke Bryan |

Luke Bryan |

Luke Bryan |

Luke Bryan |

Luke Bryan |

Luke Bryan |

Luke Bryan |

Luke Bryan |

Luke Bryan |
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This year's festival offered more onsite entertainment than ever before. Attractions
included the Jack Daniel's Courtyard, which showcased the hottest local talent, the sling
shot, hot air balloon rides, mechanical bull rides, food and retail vendors and Electric
Thunder, which featured theme parties for the first time, including throwback beach bash,
neon rage, foam disco and more.

The Arizona Wild Horse Inmate
Program with Randy Helm
giving a training demonstration |

The Arizona Wild Horse Inmate
Program with Randy Helm
giving a training demonstration |

The Arizona Wild Horse Inmate
Program with Randy Helm
giving a training demonstration |

The Arizona Wild Horse Inmate
Program with Randy Helm
giving a training demonstration |

The Arizona Wild Horse Inmate
Program with Randy Helm
giving a training demonstration |

The Arizona Wild Horse
Inmate Program |

The Arizona Wild Horse
Inmate Program |

Fun at Country Thunder USA |

Fun at Country Thunder USA |

Fun at Country Thunder USA |

Fun at Country Thunder USA |

Fun at Country Thunder USA |

Fun at Country Thunder USA |

Fun at Country Thunder USA |

Fun at Country Thunder USA |

Fun at Country Thunder USA |
The end of the 2015 festival is just the beginning for Country Thunder organizers.
Plans for 2016 are already well underway, with a huge line-up announcement coming later
this year at KMLE Country Thunder Launchfest. Tickets for the event, which will be held
April 7-10, 2016, are available for $99 (while supplies last), and starting on April 20,
campsites will be available starting at $160, VIP tickets will be available for $550, and
RSVD seating will be available starting at $250. For more information or to purchase
tickets, camping and any of your Country Thunder needs, visit www.countrythunder.com or by calling (866)
802-6418.
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following them on Instagram at instagram.com/countrythunder, or by texting ARIZONA to
44622 for text updates.
Thanks For The Music Country Thunder! |