Shinedown will no longer be participating in the Rock the Country music festival.
The rock band shared their decision via Instagram on Friday, Feb. 6.
"SHINEDOWN is everyone's band. We feel that we have been given a platform to bring all people together through the power of music and song," the message began. "We have one BOSS, and it is everyone in the audience. Our band's purpose is to unite, not divide. With that in mind, we have made the decision that we will not be playing the Rock The Country Festival."
"We know this decision will create differences of opinion. But we do not want to participate in something we believe will create further division," the band continued. "And to our fans, thank you for supporting and believing in us. We love and appreciate you always."
As anticipated, fans had mixed reactions in the comment section.
"I respect you guys even more. ????," wrote one fan. "It's a shame nobody can leave politics out of music...it USED to be 1 of the few things that united us in times like these..." commented another.
"?? so so thankful to read this. This is definitely the men I have supported. ?," added a third. "Thank you for listening and doing the right thing." said a fourth.
"Oh this makes me sad. The music festival is all about celebrating our country's 250th anniversary????♥️," wrote a fifth. "How is this divisive? I just love your band, but don't understand this decision?"
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Shinedown is now the fourth artist to pull out of the controversial festival following Ludacris, Morgan Wade, and Carter Faith.
Ludacris was the first artist to drop out in January, with his rep telling Rolling Stone that he was never supposed to be on the lineup, and that his inclusion had been the result of a “mix-up.”
“Lines got crossed and he wasn’t supposed to be on there,” the rep said at the time.
Wade and Faith followed in the rapper’s footsteps, quietly canceling their appearances without a public explanation.
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The festival, which celebrates the 250th birthday of the United States of America, will be held in eight small towns across the country from May to September. Some of the headliners include Kid Rock, Jason Aldean, Blake Shelton, Jelly Roll, Riley Green, Miranda Lambert, Brooks & Dunn, and Ella Langley, among others.
The event has been dubbed a “MAGA fest” online, as headliners like Kid Rock and Aldean are vocal supporters of PresidentDonald Trump.
According to their website, Rock the Country is “more than just a festival, it’s a celebration of community, tradition, and the spirit that’s carried America through 250 years.”
“It’s where neighbors become friends, families come together under the wide-open sky, and folks from every walk of life share the simple joy of great music and good company,” the description continued. “As we honor this milestone 250th year, every song, every laugh and every toast feels a little bigger. It’s a chance to look around and appreciate the strength of our towns, the stories that shaped us, and the moments we’ll be talking about long after the lights go down.”
While promoting the festival on Instagram, Kid Rock wrote, “It’s 2026, America turns 250, and Rock The Country is marking the moment the right way: loud music, small towns, and the people who make this country great.”
Rock the Country kicks off in Bellville, Texas, in May before heading to Bloomingdale, Georgia, that same month. Throughout the summer, the festival will make stops in South Dakota, Kentucky, South Carolina, Michigan and Florida before closing with a two-day musical event in Hamburg, New York, in September.
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