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National Post
02-05-2025
- Entertainment
- National Post
Fans react to Canadian band Nickelback co-headlining a patriotic tour ... in the U.S.
Article content Canadian rock act Nickelback and Kid Rock are co-headlining the 2025 edition of Rock the Country touring across the United States through July. Article content Article content Rock the Country's website describes the event as 'more than just a festival — it's a gathering for the true heart of America. This is where hardworking, God-fearing patriots unite under the open sky, celebrating the freedom we hold dear and the power of live music to connect us all.' The tour, which started April 4, makes stops in 10 small towns, primarily in the Southern U.S. Article content Nickelback and Kid Rock perform all dates with rotating support from Hank Williams Jr., Lynyrd Skynyrd, Lee Greenwood, Travis Tritt and others. Nickelback, who are from Alberta, appears to be the only Canadian act on the bill. The band's inclusion in the event was announced in March. Article content Rock, who describes as a 'MAGA mouthpiece,' visited the White House in March to show support for an executive order to help curb ticket scalping and curtail live event pricing. The singer also performed at the MAGA victory rally before Trump's Jan. 20 inauguration. Article content The tour's stops, such as the April 26 stop in Greenback, TN., have included a recorded introduction by President Donald Trump for Kid Rock's performance. Article content Article content Article content The Detroit musician has posted content about Rock the Country as being a music festival for underserved small town American locations for 'people who work hard and love America.' Noting that the event is open to all, he stressed it's a tour that is 'pro patriotic' and for people who take their caps off and stand for the national anthem. Article content Nickelback bassist Mike Kroeger expressed excitement about being on the tour in a statement to Global News. Article content 'We're really looking forward to hitting the road and visiting some amazing towns, especially in places we've never played before,' said Kroeger. 'There's something special about connecting with fans in these communities, and we're ready to bring our best and truly rock the country. Can't wait to see you all out there!' Article content Fans seem divided on the Canadian band's participation in the American patriotic tour. Article content Politics played a far less prominent role in the comments than did complaints about ticket prices. Tickets for Rock the Country range from US$140 to $620 for the whole weekend. Article content Article content Nickelback plays a sold out show at Laketown Amphitheatre in Lake Cowichan on Aug. 9. Billed as a 'proudly Canadian' concert, the show also includes The Glorious Sons and Sam Roberts Band. Before these dates, Nickelback is also appearing alongside Kid Rock, 3 Doors Down and others at the Rock the South tour in Cullman, Alabama. The event is heralded as 'the biggest party in the South.' Article content Article content Article content Article content
Yahoo
19-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Alabama's June Jam concert canceled for 2025
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Organizers of Alabama's June Jam concert announced Tuesday that the event will be taking a year off. Several reasonings factored into the decision including the economy in the Fort Payne region, availability of guest talent and the moving of Rock the South to June. The fan appreciation weekend will still continue from June 26-28. WATCH: Pelham officials discuss purchase of Oak Mountain Amphitheatre Manager of Alabama, Tony Conway, Mike Smardak, co-CEO of Outback Presents and Greg Fowler, manager of the June Jam Foundation, released the following joint statement: We look forward bringing the Jam back in 2026. ALABAMA is so thankful and appreciative of the assistance and help from the city of Fort Payne, the state of Alabama, VFW Fairgrounds, all of the hundreds of volunteers, first responders, local police and businesses that sponsor the event. Randy Owen, Teddy Gentry and the Jeff Cook Estate are thankful for the support of the Jam concerts in the past and look forward to the annual Fan Appreciation Weekend of events this year. Our world-class event remains a key component of the June Jam concert to fund the June Jam Foundation as we continue to raise the bar and present iconic, unforgettable performances and moments. We have the best team and volunteers in the business and are thankful for their hard work and dedication to make the revised June Jams successful. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
