Country Music-Lovin’, Cowboy Boot-Wearin’ Fans Descend on 2015 Country Thunder

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FLORENCE, Ariz. (April 9, 2015)—Day one of Country Thunder 2015 kicked off today in Florence, Ariz., 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. Moreover, the fun is just getting started! Still to come are Country superstars Luke Bryan, Blake Shelton, Big & Rich, Joe Nichols and more, with nothing but clear skies and great Country music, predicted for the weekend.

A very limited number of tickets are still available. Four-day passes are available online at www.countrythunder.com or any valley Walgreens which is offering a $14 discount. Additionally, single-day tickets are on sale with Friday, Saturday and Sunday tickets available for $90 and Thursday tickets available for $75. In addition, a four-day admission wristband is required to enter the campgrounds. For more info on tickets or for any of your 2015 Country Thunder needs, please visit www.countrythunder.com or call (866) 802-6418.

Stay up-to-date on all things Country Thunder 2015 by liking them on Facebook at facebook.com/countrythunder, following them on Twitter at twitter.com/countrythunder, following them on Instagram at instagram.com/countrythunder, or by texting ARIZONA to 44622 for text updates.

Main Stage Line-Up:

Friday, April 10
2:30 – 3:00 PM The Lacs
3:30 – 4:30 PM Maddie & Tae
5:00 – 6:00 PM Diamond Rio
6:30 – 7:30 PM The Swon Brothers
8:00 – 9:30 PM Joe Nichols
10:00 – 11:30 PM Big & Rich
Saturday, April 11
1:30 – 2:00 PM Matt Farris
2:30 – 3:00 PM Drew Cooper
3:30 – 4:30 PM Jamie Lynn Spears
5:00 – 6:00 PM Chris Janson
6:30 – 7:30 PM Phil Vassar
8:00 – 9:30 PM Jerrod Niemann
10:00 – 11:30 PM Blake Shelton
Sunday, April 12
2:30 – 3:30 PM Logan Mize
4:00 – 5:00 PM Love and Theft
5:30 – 6:30 PM John Michael Montgomery
7:00 – 8:30 PM Dustin Lynch
9:00 – 10:30 PM Luke Bryan

Jack Daniel’s Courtyard Line-Up:

Friday, April 10
1:00 – 2:00 PM Mr. Mudd and Mr. Gold
2:30 – 3:30 PM Eli V
4:00 – 5:00 PM Shari Rowe
5:30 – 6:30 PM Ryan Bexley
7:00 – 8:00 PM Mr. Mudd and Mr. Gold
8:30 – 9:30 PM Eli V
11:30 – 12:30 AM Shari Rowe
12:00 – 1:00 AM Ryan Bexley
Saturday, April 11
1:00 – 2:00 PM Firefly
2:30 – 3:30 PM Matt Farris
4:00 – 5:00 PM Laura Walsh
5:30 – 6:30 PM Heartlyn Rae
7:00 – 8:00 PM Firefly
8:30 – 9:30 PM Downtime
11:30 – 12:30 AM Laura Walsh
1:00 – 2:00 AM Lauren Riley
Sunday, April 12
1:30 – 2:30 PM J Michael Harter
3:00 – 4:00 PM Benson Band
4:30 – 5:30 PM Matt Farris
6:00 – 7:00 PM J Michael Harter
8:00 – 9:00 PM Drew Cooper
10:45 – 12:00 AM Arizona Moonshine Band
12:30 – 1:30 AM Benson Band

Don’t Miss Your Chance to See Luke Bryan, Blake Shelton, Big & Rich and More!
Limited Number of Tickets Still Available!

Patrick OD O'Donnell

The moment a bull's gate swings open—that's when Patrick "OD" O'Donnell feels most alive. From his early days riding bareback through Arizona pastures to revolutionizing the bull riding industry as President of Bull Riders Only, OD has lived the Western lifestyle he now champions as Founder of Cowboy Lifestyle Network. Growing up in Casa Grande's sunbaked agricultural heartland, he didn't just learn about horses and ranching, he lived it daily, developing the instincts and grit that would later attract 4 million followers to CLN's authentic voice. After his baseball days at the University of Arizona, OD saw something others missed: bull riding wasn't just a sport, but was compelling entertainment waiting for the right vision. Between 1990-1997, his leadership transformed local rodeo competitions into sold-out arena events that changed Western sports forever. Today, that same pioneering spirit drives CLN's coverage of everything from championship rodeos to the quiet heroism of ranch life. When he's not building the digital home for cowboy culture, you'll find OD supporting Harris Brothers Charity Foundation, leading CLN’s 25-year Christmas Toy Drive for Arizona kids, or sharing his love of horsemanship with special needs riders through Arizona's own Horses Help. Living proof that authentic Western values still have the power to transform lives.