Sugar Bowl Country Kickoff with Thomas Rhett, Ashley McBryde, and more

Thomas Rhett, a country superstar from Tennessee, is known for soulful love songs and hits like “Vacation.” He’s won 8 ACMs, 2 CMAs, and 5 GRAMMY nods, famed for energetic live shows.

GRAMMY, CMA, and ACM winner Ashley McBryde, known for gritty country songs and hits like “One Night Standards,” earned acclaim with albums *Girl Going Nowhere* and *Never Will.* A Grand Ole Opry member, she’s praised for her authentic style and won awards for her duet with Carly Pearce, “Never Wanted To Be That Girl.”

Eric Church, born in North Carolina, is a celebrated country artist known for hits like "Hell of a View" and "Heart On Fire." He boasts multiple ACM, CMA, and GRAMMY nominations, and his tours, including the Gather Again Tour, drew massive crowds. Church has collaborated with the likes of George Strait and Metallica and has a dedicated fanbase called the Church Choir. His albums, such as "Desperate Man" and "Chief," are critically acclaimed and received multiple Gold and Platinum certifications.

Jon Pardi, born in Dixon, California, is known for his hit country songs "Head Over Boots" and "Dirt on My Boots." Combining traditional country sounds with modern flair, he's achieved several chart-topping albums including California Sunrise and Heartache Medication. Pardi's style reflects influences like George Strait and George Jones, and he has collaborated with artists such as Luke Bryan.