Stagecoach 2025 Day Two Best Moments: Jelly Roll, Koe Wetzel, Shaboozey & More
The momentum kept up for the second day of the Stagecoach Festival on Saturday (Apr. 26) in Indio, Calif., as it proved to be a huge day for breakout performers of the past year celebrating their recent triumphs with some of their biggest shows to date.
More from Billboard
As CMA Unveils 2025 Voting Schedule, CEO Sarah Trahern Urges Members to 'Vote With Intention, With Passion'
Jelly Roll & Shaboozey Collab, 12-Minute 'Songs of the Decades' Show Opener Set for 2025 ACM Awards
'Morgan Wallen Radio' Pop-Up Channel Arrives on SiriusXM Ahead of 'I'm the Problem'
Rising country-grunge (crunge?) star Koe Wetzel made his first appearance at Stagecoach, while Shaboozey one-upped his previous year's debut at one of the festival's side stages by commanding a huge crowd on the main ('Mane') stage. And of course, the biggest celebration of all was held by Jelly Roll, who not also surpassed his crowd from the year before by a near-exponential margin with his well-received and widely watched headlining gig, but brought along a near-unheard-of number of special guests to help commemorate the occasion — including Shaboozey himself.
But in addition to the still-exploding class of country breakout artists looking to become the genre's new A-listers, plenty of hitmakers from days of yore were also present and accounted for on the festival's second day — including a number who come from outside of the world of country. A pair of such acts with RIAA diamond-certified albums — turn-of-the-century post-grungers Creed and 2000s blockbuster rapper Nelly — delighted fans with their nostalgic throwback sets, while '60s chart-toppers Tommy James and the Shondells showed that they had plenty of gas left in the tank as well.
Here's eight of the best things we saw across the second day of the 18th Stagecoach Festival, with one more day still to account for this weekend.
Dasha brought out a packed crowd to the Mane stage during her 3:20 pm set Saturday afternoon, with pop-fused, danceable songs like 'Not at This Party.' Making her inaugural performance on the huge stage, she didn't try to contain her excitement — and came ready to make a memorable performance.
'I played the Mane Stage at Stagecoach!,' she yelled to the crowd, jumping up and down and then launching into 'Didn't I.' Flanked by dancers and a guy commandeering a lasso, she shimmied around the stage, joined her dancers with brightly choreographed dances, and got a hearty portion of the massive crowd dancing and grooving along.
She took up a guitar on 'Way Too Drunk,' recalling a night of alcohol-induced decisions that later made for a good story. She then amped up the crowd with a rendition of Gretchen Wilson's 'Here for the Party,' before wrapping with an extended version of 'Austin.' As members of the audience launched into the song's dance — made so popular on social media — Dasha jumped into the crowd, singing along with the audience. — JESSICA NICHOLSON
Nearly 60 years after it first became a hit — and now also nearly 40 years since Billy Idol took it to the top of the Billboard Hot 100 with his cover version — it would be fair to wonder whether Tommy James and the Shondells' 'Mony Mony' still had the party-igniting spark it once did. As the climax to James & Co.'s mid-afternoon set, however, the answer to that question was a resounding yes: hundreds in attendance at the Palomino stage were more than happy to answer James' 'Yeah!'s with 'Yeah!'s of their own, and to contribute to the 'Ooh, I love you Mo….' section when he stuck the microphone out to them. And yes, in case you were still wondering — plenty of folks still do the proto-viral 'get laid, get f–ked' chant on the verses too. — ANDREW UNTERBERGER
Over on the Palomino Stage, Texas native Dylan Gossett drew a packed crowd for his set that started just before 5:00 p.m. — the same stage Zach Bryan similarly packed out three years ago before his career surged to stadium headliner status. For Gossett, the audience overflowed at the Palomino stage to hear the singer-songwriter offer up versions of 'If I Had a Lover' and 'To Be Free.' They especially hung onto every word when he launched into 'Beneath Oak Trees,' a song inspired by his marriage a couple years earlier.
He displayed the breadth of talents of his band, too, as his set built from more acoustic-based songs into songs like the blistering 'Hangin' On,' then into a revved-up version of Johnny Cash's 'Folsom Prison Blues.' Throughout it all, Gossett charmed the crowd with his easygoing-yet-charismatic performance style. — J.N.
If anyone was grateful to see how far they'd come since the last time he played Stagecoach, it was Shaboozey, who estimated there were about 1,000 people to see him when he rocked the Bud Light Stage in 2024. ('A whole lot more than a thousand people here,' he commented, still underselling the gargantuan size of his late-afternoon turnout.) He celebrated the level-up by debuting a never-before-performed cover of what he called one of his favorite songs of all time: Bob Dylan's 'Knockin' on Heaven's Door,' always a winning festival singalong. From there, Shaboozey cleverly segued into his new song 'Amen,' which contains a reference to the dying-of-the-light staple — though both laments sounded positively triumphant as delivered by a beaming, victory-lapping 'Boozey. — A.U.
Wetzel brought his high-octane, crude-when-needed and unapologetically more-grit-than-polish brand of music to thunderous applause from Stagecoach goers who were packed around the Palomino stage early Saturday evening. He sailed through rocking songs like 'Sweet Dreams' and 'Damn Near Normal,' and the fan-favorite ballad 'Drunk Driving.' 'We ain't got nothing to do tomorrow,' he told the crowd, encouraging them to take full advantage of the day's slate of music artists. 'God bless redneck music,' he added.
He saved his big surprise for the close of his set, welcoming Jessie Murph for their five-week Billboard Country Airplay No. 1 'High Road,' as she returned the favor for Wetzel's appearance at her own Coachella set on the same festival grounds two weekends earlier. Though Murph's voice seemed muffled at moments, it was a sterling conclusion to Wetzel's strong set. — J.N.
Though some of the non-country artists appearing at Stagecoach this year might've earned some quizzical looks from fans when the lineup was announced, nobody likely looked askance at Nelly: Not only was his debut album (and breakout hit) literally titled Country Grammar, he's got the collaborative bonafides to more than earn his place in the country arena.
On Saturday, he performed perhaps his most famous and esteemed such worse: 'Cruise,' his remix team up with the now-split Florida Georgia Line, which became a game-changing top five hit on the Hot 100 and one of the best-selling country songs of the iTunes era. But he also was wise to remind fans that he collaborated with them again at the turn of the decade, which had resulted in 'Little Bit' — not nearly the chart smash that 'Cruise' was,' but just as rewarding a jam, as many folks dancing outside the Palomino tent seemed ready to agree with. — A.U.
Kentucky native Sturgill Simpson brought blistering instrumentals to his tightly constructed, hour-long set Saturday night on Stagecoach's Mane Stage, marking his first Stagecoach performance in nine years.
He muscled through the set, rarely taking a moment's break as he ripped through songs including the sauntering 'Brace For Impact (Live a Little),' 'Life of Sun,' and a cover of 'Don't Miss Your Water,' which has previously been recorded by William Bell and Otis Redding.
His set leaned into a jamband vibe, heavy on masterclass instrumentals that let the musicianship do the talking. His set also included an unexpected cover, an intense rendition of Eddie Murphy's Rick James-penned hit 'Party All the Time.' As his set drew to a close, Simpson ended the performance simply, holding one hand in the air acknowledging the crowd, taking off his guitar and walking offstage. — J.N.
Jelly Roll was certainly feeling the love on Saturday night after officially making it to headliner status — and it was a moment that he wanted to share with several of his closest buddies and well-wishers. It honestly feels like it might be quicker to list the collaborators who didn't perform with Jelly on Saturday — an impressive cross section of figures from the man's orbit, and even a couple with no obvious connection to him, showed up to support the recently mined poster-topper, and sometimes to get to play one of their own hits as well. And through it all, Jelly still seemed humble, still seemed sincere and still seemed incredibly grateful to be having the later-in-life success he's currently enjoying. When you get to spend your Saturday hanging out with your famous friends for money — and still do it righteously enough to not fear divine judgment the next morning — what's not to be thankful for? — A.U.
Best of Billboard
Chart Rewind: In 1989, New Kids on the Block Were 'Hangin' Tough' at No. 1
Janet Jackson's Biggest Billboard Hot 100 Hits
H.E.R. & Chris Brown 'Come Through' to No. 1 on Adult R&B Airplay Chart
Hashtags

Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Yahoo
40 minutes ago
- Yahoo
Sabrina Carpenter's 'Manchild' Is Clawing Toward a Hot 100 #1 Debut
Sabrina Carpenter is no longer the rising pop princess. She's a fully formed femme fatale with diamond fangs, and her latest venom-laced single, 'Manchild,' is biting deep into the Billboard charts and possibly clawing its way to a #1 debut on the Hot 100. What started as a sleek feminist kiss-off has exploded into a bona fide streaming juggernaut, and as of this moment, Sabrina is in a deadly close race with TikTok heartthrob Alex Warren's 'Ordinary' for the top spot. According to projections, the songs are now within just 10 chart points of each other, an astonishingly tight margin that could tip in Sabrina's favor if her streaming momentum continues through the week. 'Manchild' didn't just whisper its way onto streaming platforms it stomped in, six-inch heels and all. The track debuted at #1 on the Global Spotify Chart on June 6 with a staggering 8.05 million streams worldwide, marking the biggest debut of the year by a female artist. Let's be very clear: this isn't just a fluke. These numbers obliterate the previous 2025 record set by Chappell Roan's 'The Giver' and cement Sabrina as not just a pop girl but a pop girl. In the U.S. specifically, 'Manchild' dropped jaws with 3.3 million streams on its first day, giving it a firm grip on the #1 spot on the U.S. Spotify Chart. That's right: Sabrina Carpenter is topping streaming charts in the same week as new releases from Post Malone, Cardi B, and even a surprise drop from The Weeknd. The girl is unfazed, unbothered, and undeniably unstoppable. Here's the breakdown of 'Manchild''s first three days on Spotify: Day 1: 8,752,217 Day 2: 4,766,328 Day 3: 4,526,518 (down only 5.03% from the day before) Total so far? A cool 18,045,063 streams. And she's just getting started. Sabrina isn't just relying on vibes she's playing this game with ruthless pop star precision. 'Manchild' has been discounted to 69 cents on digital platforms, making it one of the best-selling singles of the week on U.S. iTunes, where it now sits pretty at #1. This is Sabrina's first #1 on iTunes, and with digital sales factored heavily into Billboard's Hot 100 formula, this price drop could be the razor-sharp move that slices Alex Warren's lead. For those doing the math: digital sales + massive streaming + Spotify dominance + strong radio adds starting this weekend equals a serious threat for a #1 debut. Let's not ignore the elephant in the studio: 'Manchild' is a banger. It's a breathless, flirtatious slap in the face to immature men wrapped in syrupy vocals and a glossy, hyper-pop beat. It's 'thank u, next' for the Gen Z TikTok generation—but with better shoes and sharper claws. The lyrics? Savage. The delivery? Pornographicly confident. And if TikTok is any indication (over 350,000 video creations and counting), the girls, gays, and emotionally neglected situationships are all eating it up. Here's what we know. Alex Warren's 'Ordinary' has been the sleeper hit of the season, riding high on streaming and viral sentimentality. But streaming alone won't be enough to guarantee him the top spot if Sabrina keeps firing on all cylinders. If 'Manchild' continues to hold its streaming velocity and expands its sales lead through the week and if radio jumps in with last-minute spins it's entirely possible that Sabrina Carpenter could debut at #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 next Monday. That would make her the first solo female artist to debut at #1 in 2025 a stat that's almost too poetic for a song this petty and perfect. The narrative has shifted. Sabrina isn't just the girl next door with a pretty voice she's a chart-dominating pop dominatrix, and 'Manchild' is her scorched-earth campaign against the industry's lingering doubt. Every stream, every sale, every sexy smirk in the song's viral lyric video is evidence: this woman came to conquer. So buckle up. The Hot 100 is about to get very, very interesting and Sabrina Carpenter might just be sitting at the top of it all. The post Sabrina Carpenter's 'Manchild' Is Clawing Toward a Hot 100 #1 Debut appeared first on Where Is The Buzz | Breaking News, Entertainment, Exclusive Interviews & More.
Yahoo
2 hours ago
- Yahoo
Miley Cyrus Teases Spotify Billions Club Live Show in Paris (And a Concert Film Is Coming, Too)
Miley Cyrus is headed to Paris for a very special concert celebrating some of her biggest hits, with the pop star teasing Wednesday (June 11) that she'll be performing at Spotify's next Billions Club Live concert later this month. The news comes via X, on which the streaming giant first posted a lyric to Cyrus' 'End of the World' — 'Let's go to Paris, I don't care if we get lost in the scene' — and added, '@MileyCyrus, you coming?' More from Billboard DJ Akademiks Denies Taking Payola From Drake During Kendrick Battle Raekwon and Ghostface Killah Release Trailer for 'Only Built 4 Cuban Linx' Documentary SEVENTEEN Have a Good Time Being a 'Bad Influence' in Futuristic Video For Pharrell-Produced Single The singer then reposted the message and wrote: 'I'll meet you there. Next week. #BillionsClubLive.' Billions Club Live was introduced last December, with The Weeknd playing the first show in the series for about 2,000 people in Los Angeles to celebrate his long roster of songs that have surpassed a billion Spotify streams. The crowd was made up of fans selected for being in the 'Blinding Lights' artist's top percentage of listeners on the music service. Cyrus has several songs that have reached the ten-digit milestone, including 'Wrecking Ball,' 'We Can't Stop,' 'Angels Like You' and 'Party in the U.S.A.' The Spotify concert comes on the heels of her new album Something Beautiful, which dropped May 30 and debuted this week at No. 4 on the Billboard 200. The LP marks her first full-length since 2023's Endless Summer Vacation, which spawned eight-week Billboard Hot 100-topper 'Flowers' — a song that has garnered more than 2 billion streams on the platform, meaning fans in Paris can almost definitely expect that she'll perform it during her Billions Club Live show. Spotify confirmed to Billboard that this Billions Club Live show will be filmed and released as a concert film later this summer. The upcoming show will be especially meaningful as Cyrus' live performances are few and far between these days. When she does perform, it's usually in an intimate setting — such as the Chateau Marmont, where she recently hosted a Something Beautiful listening party. In 2023, the Hannah Montana alum announced that she had no intention of touring for the foreseeable future. While promoting Something Beautiful on Apple Music 1 in May, Cyrus elaborated on her decision to skip touring, noting that staying off the road is best for her sobriety and protecting her vocal cords. See Cyrus' post below. Best of Billboard Chart Rewind: In 1989, New Kids on the Block Were 'Hangin' Tough' at No. 1 Janet Jackson's Biggest Billboard Hot 100 Hits H.E.R. & Chris Brown 'Come Through' to No. 1 on Adult R&B Airplay Chart
Yahoo
2 hours ago
- Yahoo
Sabrina Carpenter Summer 2.0 Commences With New Single ‘Manchild': Stream It Now
Sabrina Carpenter's new song 'Manchild' is here, kicking off what could very well be another summer of dominance for the pop star. Following the success of hits such as 'Espresso,' 'Please Please Please' and 'Taste' on the charts last year, the pop star returned Thursday night (June 5) with a track that pokes fun at an incapable male partner. Carpenter first teased 'Manchild' a couple of days prior to its release, posting roadside billboards along Interstate 69 that read 'Hey men!' and 'I swear they choose me, I'm not choosing them.' More from Billboard Sabrina Carpenter, Ariana Grande, Dua Lipa & More Sign Open Letter for LGBTQ+ Suicide Prevention Queens of the Stone Age Couldn't 'Over-Rehearse' for Paris Catacombs Concert Film: 'You Go Down There & All the Plans Are Off' Billboard & Global Venture Partners Launch Billboard Africa 'This one's about you!!' the Grammy winner wrote pointedly on Instagram as she officially announced the song Tuesday. Carpenter revealed that 'Manchild' will be accompanied by a music video dropping Friday at 10 a.m. ET. In a teaser, the musician abruptly falls out of a moving car as it barrels down a dusty road, seemingly pushed out of the vehicle by its male driver. 'STUPID, SLOW, USELESS — BUT THERE'S A CUTER WORD FOR IT, I KNOW,' reads fine print at the bottom of the frame. 'Manchild' marks Carpenter's first new music since '15 Minutes,' 'Couldn't Make It Any Harder,' 'Busy Woman' and 'Bad Reviews' dropped in February as bonus songs on her Short n' Sweet deluxe album. The original LP dropped last August at the high point of a breakthrough summer for the star, spending four weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard 200. Carpenter has since been touring in support of the album, kicking off her Short n' Sweet arena tour in September with a North American leg. This spring, she traveled across Europe on a run of dates that will pick back up with two performances at London's Hyde Park in July. Listen to 'Manchild' below. Best of Billboard Chart Rewind: In 1989, New Kids on the Block Were 'Hangin' Tough' at No. 1 Janet Jackson's Biggest Billboard Hot 100 Hits H.E.R. & Chris Brown 'Come Through' to No. 1 on Adult R&B Airplay Chart