This Week’s Guest Host: Toby Keith

Country is coming to town because Toby Keith is this week’s guest host on Shawn Parr’s Backstage Country (Dec. 11-15).

"We are doing good. Been a rough two years, almighty riding shotgun, but I've been punching it out, little devil. But I feel better now than I've felt in a long time. And I finally got the perfect care. I'm not going to let this define my future. And everything's trending well," Keith told Parr.

The 62-year-old released a brand new album last month titled 100% Songwriter which includes his first single and No. 1 smash, "Should've Been A Cowboy," and the certified quadruple platinum track, "Courtesy of the Red, White and Blue (The Angry American)."

While working his way one day at a time back to performing on the big stage, Keith kicked off a three-night string of shows at the Dolby Live at Park MGM in Las Vegas. He will play again tonight (12/11) and again on Thursday night (12/14).

In September, Keith attended the People's Choice Country Awards where he was honored with the Country Icon award and performed "Don't Let The Old Man In." The song he had penned in 2018, came along after a very heartfelt conversation with Clint Eastwood and has since taken on a new meaning.

Check back all week for more from Toby Keith on Shawn Parr’s Backstage Country. Plus, you'll want to tune in for some very exciting news revealed by the icon himself. For more information, visit tobykeith.com and follow Toby Keith on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter to see more.

In my opinion, you haven't lived until you've attended a country music festival. As a fan, what's better than having all of your favorite artists in the same location for a few days along with thousands of people who love the genre as much as you do?

If you've come this far, you're most likely looking to travel with friends, plan a road trip with the family, or attend a festival right in your backyard. From the East Coast to the West Coast and everywhere in between, there's most likely a festival scheduled near you.

Carrie Underwood, Eric Church, Hardy, Jason Aldean, Jelly Roll, Keith Urban, Lainey Wilson, Luke Bryan, Miranda Lambert, Morgan Wallen, and Thomas Rhett are just a few of the country superstars named as headliners across the United States in 2024.

In 2023, CMA Fest alone welcomed more than 90,000 daily attendees in Nashville, Tennessee, while reaching its largest stadium audience in its 50-year history. Festivals such as Stagecoach Festival in Indio, California, and Carolina Country Music Fest in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, are already sold out for 2024, however, you can join the waiting list for tickets.

If you're looking for something new in the coming months, then Jason Aldean and Kid Rock's latest announcement will have you kicking up your boots. The inaugural Rock The Country festival will take over Louisiana, Kentucky, Georgia, Florida, Alabama, Missouri, and South Carolina next year.

"The first EVER Rock the Country is bringing big names to small towns. From rising stars to country icons, this is two nights that you won’t want to miss," Rock The Country Facebook post stated.

Now, we hope you decide to attend at least one of the festivals listed below. We will continue to provide updates here too, as soon as official announcements are released.

Tortuga Music Festival will return to Fort Lauderdale Beach from April 5-7, 2024, with headliners Lainey Wilson, Hardy, and Jason Aldean. The three-day, multi-stage music festival originally launched in 2013 bringing some of the biggest names in country music right to the beach.

The Stagecoach Festival has become one of the biggest country festivals and tourist attractions across the United States. Although it is already sold out for 2024, fans can join a waitlist to purchase tickets. The three-day festival hosted in Indio, California will welcome Eric Church, Miranda Lambert, and Morgan Wallen as headliners next year.

The CMA Fest is a four-day country music festival held in Nashville, Tennessee. It's unlike anything I've ever experienced. Fans from across the United States and even all over the world head to Music City for nonstop days filled with country music. The 2024 CMA Fest lineup will be announced closer to the festival dates, however, passes are now on sale.

Yes, Carolina Country Music Fest is sadly sold out already, however, you can join the waitlist now for tickets. We highly suggest doing so as the 2024 lineup includes headliners Morgan Wallen, Carrie Underwood, Parker McCollum, Old Dominion, Lady A, and more.

If you're looking for a beach vacation next summer, then look no further than Wildwood, New Jersey. The Barefoot Country Music Fest will return with headliners Luke Bryan, Keith Urban, Kane Brown, and Old Dominion in 2024.

Country Fest was founded over 30 years ago and has become the largest three-day Country Music Fest and camping event in the United States. The festival will welcome headliners Eric Church, Keith Urban, and Jake Owen. Country Fest, which was previously nominated for Festival of the Year at the ACM Awards, will return to Cadott, Wisconsin June 27-29, 2024.

Country Jam USA will welcome Hardy, Brothers Osborne, Thomas Rhett, Ernest, Shane Smith & The Saints, and many more to Eay Claire, Wisconsin in 2024. The three-day annual country music festival first launched in 1990, making it one of the longest-running country festivals.

Are you ready to Rock The South with some of the biggest names in country music? Rock The South is returning to Cullman, Alabama July 18-20, 2024 with headliners Eric Church, Hardy, and Jelly Roll. The three-day festival offers a VIP experience, Honky Tonk Hideaway, and much more.